Fully financing the HIV response in Africa will produce substantial health, social and economic gains for the continent, a new report backed by the UN agency devoted to ending AIDS (UNAIDS) has revealed.…
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The planet is literally drowning in garbage, and it is high time to clean up, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said on Thursday, at an event in the General Assembly Hall…
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Forging a sustainable, peaceful common future
by [email protected] 3 minutes readBy Diplomat Correspondent Commonwealth Day will be marked today with observances, speeches, exhibitions and cultural events across the 56 Commonwealth member countries. Running under the theme ‘Forging a Sustainable and…
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To save a million species, World Wildlife Day underscores crucial role of partnerships
by [email protected] 3 minutes readLeaders across the UN system have called for bolder action and more effective partnerships to protect endangered animals and plants. “One million species teeter on the brink of extinction, due…
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Regenerative, inclusive approach key to tackle biodiversity loss
by [email protected] 3 minutes readLibreville, Gabon – Collaborative action is vital to prevent the runaway effects of climate change and loss of biodiversity, the Commonwealth Secretary-General, the Rt Hon Patricia Scotland KC, has told a…
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Commonwealth Observer Group calls for peaceful elections in Nigeria
by [email protected] 2 minutes readStaff Reporter The Chairperson of the Commonwealth Observer Group to Nigeria, H.E. Thabo Mbeki, has urged the country’s political parties, candidates and their supporters to play their part in ensuring…
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Urgent call to address climate induced mobility
by [email protected] 3 minutes readEthiopia – Addis Ababa By Reginald Tapfumaneyi The IOM and the governments of Portugal, Mozambique and Kenya have held a side-line meeting at the on-going 36th Ordinary Summit of the…
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High-level US delegation in Ethiopia for AU Summit
by [email protected] 1 minutes readStaff Reporter A high-level US delegation is in in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, for meetings with African Union (AU) members on the sidelines of the AU Summit. In a statement, the…
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Africa showing remarkable signs of resilience – AUC Chairperson
by [email protected] 2 minutes readADDIS ABABA By Reginald Tapfumaneyi The African Union Commission Chairperson H.E Moussa Faki Mahamat has expressed optimism over the challenges the continent is facing while praising the resilience the people…
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… all stakeholders must work together to realise this dream of every child By Staff Reporter Zimbabwe ranks among the highest enrollment rates in primary school on the African continent.…