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Africa's priorities, particularly the Sustainable Development Goals and Agenda 2063, have been greatly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, forcing a refocus on resource allocation and attention. Key Takeaways: * The pandemic has shown the interconnectedness of the world, with no individual, country, or region immune to its effects. * Africa&
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Grenada's Foreign Affairs Minister Peter David emphasized the need for collective action to overcome global challenges, including poverty, poor education, climate change, and the COVID-19 pandemic, during his address to the 75th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) Debate. David noted that the pandemic risks stymieing
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Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday addressed the United Nations General Assembly's 75th session, calling on the international community to take collective action to prevent global conflicts, foster peace and security, and address pressing issues such as climate change and Islamophobia. Khan emphasized Pakistan's efforts
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French President Emmanuel Macron called on the world to put aside the rivalry between China and the US and work together against the Covid-19 pandemic in his address to the United Nations General Assembly. Macron emphasized the need for nations to work together in new ways, highlighting the long-term changes
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The United Nations Security Council has condemned Iran's October missile test, saying the Emad rocket was capable of carrying a nuclear weapon, violating international sanctions. The test came on the heels of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action nuclear agreement between Iran and six Western powers. The council
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The United Nations Security Council has issued a presidential statement condemning the widespread use of human trafficking in armed conflict, particularly by groups such as the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA), and Boko Haram. The statement highlights the devastating impact
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UN Deputy Secretary-General Jan Eliasson delivered remarks on the observance of the International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of Genocide and of the Prevention of this Crime. He reflected on the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide and the
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The UN Special Rapporteur on the human right to safe drinking water and sanitation, Leo Heller, has expressed deep concern over the Brazilian government's handling of the catastrophic collapse of a tailing dam in Mariana, which has left hundreds of thousands of people without access to safe drinking
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In a significant milestone, 15.8 million people are now on HIV treatment, and a five-year strategy to end the threat of a never-ending AIDS pandemic is showing results, the United Nations Aids programme reported. Despite the progress, new HIV infections have fallen by only 35% since the peak of
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A concerning trend has emerged in the global fight against HIV/AIDS, as the number of adolescents contracting the disease has tripled since the beginning of the millennium, according to Simon Bland, the New York director of UNAIDS. This alarming rise has prompted Bland to warn against complacency, emphasizing that
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In a powerful speech delivered on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, UN Women Executive Director Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka underscored the need for collective action to prevent violence against women and girls, emphasizing that it is not inevitable and can be prevented. She highlighted the importance of
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The United Nations Secretary-General's Campaign 'UNiTE' is an ongoing effort to raise awareness and take action against violence against women and girls, including female genital mutilation. The International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women (IDEVW) is observed on November 25 to highlight the consequences
