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Millions of Refugees Face Hunger as Donor Support Withers

June 19, 2021

GENEVA - Ahead of World Refugee Day, the World Food Program is appealing for international support for millions of destitute refugees, many of whom are facing hunger because money to feed them has dried up. The World Food Program assists more than 115 ...

WHO Declares End to Second Ebola Outbreak in Guinea

June 19, 2021

The World Health Organization officially announced Saturday the end of Guinea's second Ebola outbreak, which was declared in February and claimed 12 lives.At 16 confirmed cases and seven probable infections, according to WHO figures, the limited size o...

Africa Appeals for Vaccines to Combat Third Wave of COVID-19

June 19, 2021

GENEVA - African health officials are urgently appealing for vaccines to combat a third wave of COVID-19 surging across the continent.The World Health Organization reports the number of African COVID-19 cases has exceeded 5 million and the disease has ...

Prosecutors Request Life Sentence for ‘Hotel Rwanda’ Hero

June 18, 2021

Rwandan prosecutors on Thursday requested a life sentence for the man who inspired the film Hotel Rwanda as he faces terrorism charges, while his family asserts that he faces mistreatment and an unfair trial.Paul Rusesabagina, once praised for saving h...

Famine Stalks Millions as Acute Hunger Rises Globally

June 18, 2021

The World Food Program warns tens of millions of people, mainly in Africa, are teetering on the brink of famine because of conflict, climate shocks and economic downturn due to the COVID-19 pandemic.The U.N. food agency estimates more than 270 million ...

UN: Forced Displacement from Conflicts Soaring Despite Pandemic

June 18, 2021

The U.N. refugee agency, which just released its 2020 Global Trends report, said the number of people forcibly displaced last year by wars, violence, persecution and human rights violations hit a record high of 82.4 million, 4% more than in 2019.This i...

Congolese Refugees Look Inward for Support Amid COVID-19 Scourge

June 17, 2021

Uganda, Africa's largest refugee host, is imposing restrictions on movement after another spike in COVID-19 cases, and that’s creating an even greater economic struggle for the vulnerable in urban areas. One refugee from the Democratic Republic of the...

Climate-Related Drought Disasters Threaten Development, UN Warns

June 17, 2021

The United Nations warns accelerating climate change is causing a dramatic intensification of global drought disasters, which are threatening agricultural production, the world’s safe water supply and other essential aspects of human development. The...

NiDCC President Calls for Strategic Actions to Improve Nigeria

Cricket: PwC Reiterates Support for Grassroots Development

Italy’s Lombardy Region to Establish Vocational Training Institute in Abuja

Grief to Hope: A Personal Loss in Ilorin Sparks Life-Saving Cervical Cancer Movement in Gombe

FG to Resuscitate National Electronic Dashboard to Tackle Gender-Based Violence

Lawmaker Attributes Defections to Opposition Leadership Crisis

Nigeria Sets New Standards for Ethical Organ Transplantation

Touray Urges Media to Combat Anti-Democratic Narratives and Uphold Ethics

Wema Bank to Boost Entrepreneurship and Investment with Hackaholics 6.0

First Bank to Construct Tallest Building in Nigeria and West Africa: 43-Storey Headquarters Approved

Guinness World Record Aspirant Urges FG to Address Visa Issues

Experts Applaud Federal Government’s Investment in Cybersecurity Infrastructure

Millions of Refugees Face Hunger as Donor Support Withers

WHO Declares End to Second Ebola Outbreak in Guinea

Africa Appeals for Vaccines to Combat Third Wave of COVID-19

Prosecutors Request Life Sentence for ‘Hotel Rwanda’ Hero

Famine Stalks Millions as Acute Hunger Rises Globally

UN: Forced Displacement from Conflicts Soaring Despite Pandemic

Congolese Refugees Look Inward for Support Amid COVID-19 Scourge

Climate-Related Drought Disasters Threaten Development, UN Warns

Experts Applaud Federal Government’s Investment in Cybersecurity Infrastructure

Non-Compliance Threatens Nigeria’s Sesame and Cowpea Exports: Minister Raises Concerns

Etsu Kwali Commends FCT Minister for Efforts in Improving Security

Olu of Warri Leads Call to Protect Niger Delta Mangroves from Foreign Exploitation