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Terrorism diverts resources from ‘much-needed’ development to ‘costly’ security, warns UN envoy for Central Africa
The scourge of terrorism and violent extremism continues to affect all of Central Africa and divert government resources from much-needed development programmes to costly security operations, a senior United Nations
Mali: Presidential elections critical to consolidate democracy, says UN peacekeeping chief
Though the past 12 months had been the most encouraging in terms of advancing the peace process in Mali, security challenges still pose a dangerous threat, with civilians and security
ICC Appeals Chamber acquits former Congolese Vice President Bemba from war crimes charges
The Appeals Chamber of the International Criminal Court (ICC), on Friday, decided to acquit Jean-Pierre Bemba Gombo, former Vice President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and head
Residents flee town after murder of traditional rule
The town is deserted. It is perhaps unsurprising: Ogbozinne Akpugo, in Enugu state, was where a community lynched its traditional ruler just a few days ago. Fear of the police
Immigrant Candidates ‘Running Everywhere’ in Upcoming US Elections
NEW YORK — When Colombia-born Catalina Cruz stepped toward the podium in Jackson Heights, Queens, officially launching her campaign for New York State Legislature, a few dozen supporters stood nearby with
Dangote refinery to be ready in 2020
Industry players in the petroleum sector have welcomed the Dangote Refinery, which is set to come on board by the end of 2020. The news of the largest single stream
World Cup 2026: United States, Canada and Mexico Win FIFA Vote
The 2026 World Cup will be held in the United States, Canada and Mexico after their joint bid beat Morocco’s proposal to host it. The ‘United 2026’ bid was selected
US, North Korea Sign Agreement at Historic Summit
SINGAPORE — In an agreement signed Tuesday in Singapore, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un “reaffirmed his firm and unwavering commitment to complete denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula,” while U.S. President
US-North Korea summit in Singapore ‘a promising development’ says Guterres
The summit between the leaders of the United States and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) is “a promising development for global peace and security,” United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres said
United booted Nigerian woman from plane over ‘pungent’ odor complaint: suit
A Nigerian woman and her children were removed from a United Airlines flight after a white passenger complained of her “pungent” odor, a federal discrimination lawsuit claims. The lawsuit, filed
