Critical support for former child soldiers in South Sudan at risk from lack of funding: UNICEF
Children just released from an armed group in Pibor show off their new backpacks JUBA, Feb 13 (NNN-AGENCIES) — UNICEF…
UN Security Council adopts resolution calling for lasting ceasefire in Libya
UNITED NATIONS, Feb 13 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The United Nations Security Council has adopted a resolution on Libya confirming the conclusions…
UNICEF “saddened” by injury of 3 children in Libya blast
TRIPOLI, Feb 13 (NNN-XINHUA) — The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) deplored the injury of three children in a blast…
Somalia, UN ink deal to preserve culture heritage
MOGADISHU, Feb 13 (NNN-XINHUA) — Somalia and the United Nations culture and education agency UNESCO signed an agreement aimed at…
US military begins adjusting presence in Africa
WASHINGTON, Feb 13 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The United States announcedan initial plan for adjusting its military presence in Africa amid concernsthe…
60% of Zimbabwe water sources unsafe – UNICEF
NEW YORK, Feb 13 (NNN-ALLAFRICA) — At least 60% of water sources in the country are unsafe, leaving most families…
AfDB gives Uganda $1m for Ebola response programme
ABIDJAN, Feb 13 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The African Development Bank (AfDB) has released a $1 million to help Uganda in its…
Portugal freezes Isabel’s accounts at request of Angola govt
Isabel was head of the country’s oil firm, SONANGOL. LUANDA, Feb 13 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The Angolan government’s request to freeze…
Lassa fever kills 1,047 Nigerians
ABUJA, Feb 13 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A total of 1,047 Nigerians have died of Lassa fever since the first reported case…
For ninth year, Dangote named Africa’s wealthiest person
Aliko Dangote NEW YORK, Feb 13 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The Chairman of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote has been named the wealthiest…