Amnesty International slams abduction of Ugandan opposition leader Besigye in Kenya

21 november 2024 - 09:09:44
Nairobi, Kenya (PANA) - Human rights advocate Amnesty International has expressed deep concern about the abduction of Ugandan opposition leader [...] Full text...

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ECOWAS Observation Mission meets stakeholders of Ghana polls ahead of 7 December vote

21 november 2024 - 05:59:48
Accra, Ghana (PANA) - The Core Team of the ECOWAS Long-Term Observation Mission has stepped up consultation meetings with stakeholders [...] Full text...

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COP29: New climate finance deal, urban challenges in spotlight at conference

21 november 2024 - 05:33:02
Baku, Azerbaijan (PANA) - As intense round-the-clock COP29 climate talks enter their final stretch in Baku, delegates on Wednesday are [...] Full text...

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US vetoes Gaza ceasefire resolution at Security Council

21 november 2024 - 05:11:02
New York, US (PANA) - The United States on Wednesday vetoed a UN Security Council draft resolution that demanded an [...] Full text...

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US Secretary of State, UAE foreign minister discuss Sudan, Middle East crises

21 november 2024 - 05:04:09
Washington, DC, US (PANA) - US Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke on Wednesday with Emirati Foreign Minister Abdullah bin [...] Full text...

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South Africa's Deputy President Paul Mashatile attends SADC extraordinary meeting

20 november 2024 - 09:32:43
Cape Town, South Africa (PANA) – South Africa'a Deputy President Paul Mashatile will participate in the Southern African Development Community [...] Full text...

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‘Breaking point’ reached on climate, while ‘outdated’ global system needs urgent reform: Guterres

20 november 2024 - 05:09:12
Rio de Janiero, Brazil (PANA) - In a powerful appeal to the world’s largest economies during the G20 Summit, UN [...] Full text...

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ICC Prosecutor appeals for global support to bring Libyan war criminals to justice

20 november 2024 - 04:58:36
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) on Tuesday called on the UN Security Council [...] Full text...

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Norway announces early pledge to IDA21 during G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro

19 november 2024 - 07:09:14
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (PANA) - In a significant move to bolster global development efforts, Norway has announced its early [...] Full text...

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EU appoints João Cravinho as new Special Representative for Sahel region

18 november 2024 - 10:58:40
Brussels, Belgium (PANA) – The European Council on Monday appointed João Cravinho as European Union (EU) Special Representative (EUSR) for [...] Full text...

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EC tops up support to Rwanda Defence Force deployment in Cabo Delgado

18 november 2024 - 10:46:48
Brussels, Belgium (PANA) – The European Council adopted on Monday a €20 million top-up to an existing assistance measure under [...] Full text...

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Antimicrobial resistance crisis ‘happening now,’ WHO chief stresses

16 november 2024 - 07:25:08
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia (PANA) - The top UN health official gave a sobering reality check as the Fourth Global High-Level [...] Full text...

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Families want justice, ‘blood money’ for AU peacekeeper killings in Somalia

15 november 2024 - 17:06:17
Mogadishu, Somalia (PANA) - As African Union forces fighting al-Shabab plan to withdraw this year, Somalis seek accountability for civilian [...] Full text...

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Rights group urges SADC to take 'strong stand' against spiralling police killings, assault on peaceful assembly in Mozambique

15 november 2024 - 09:08:51
Johannesburg, South Africa (PANA) - Human rights watchdog, Amnesty International, has called on the Southern African Development Community (SADC) to [...] Full text...

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US Secretary of State congratulates Botswana's new President Boko

15 november 2024 - 06:51:12
Washington, DC, US (PANA) - US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Thursday called Botswana's new President Duma Gideon Boko [...] Full text...

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Transnational organised crime: ‘It’s time we pull together to push back’

15 november 2024 - 06:37:32
Vienna, Austria (PANA) - Marking the inaugural International Day for the Prevention of and Fight against All Forms of Transnational [...] Full text...

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COP29: UNHCR amplifies voices of displaced on frontlines of climate change

15 november 2024 - 05:57:50
Baku, Azerbaijan (PANA) - UN refugee agency, UNHCR, on Thursday launched the Refugees for Climate Action initiative in a bid to [...] Full text...

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Gaza: Israeli war tactics condemned as aid still blocked from reaching north

14 november 2024 - 17:13:06
Geneva, Switzerland (PANA) - Intense Israeli military operations have continued in Gaza as UN humanitarians reported that multiple attempts to [...] Full text...

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IMF reaches staff-level deal with DRC on ECF, RSF for US$ 1.77 billion

14 november 2024 - 08:35:29
Kinshasa, DR Congo (PANA) – Authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and a mission of the International Monetary [...] Full text...

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Sudan: French-manufactured weapons system identified in conflict

14 november 2024 - 07:23:13
Paris, France (PANA) - French-manufactured military technology incorporated into armoured personnel carriers made by the United Arab Emirates is being [...] Full text...

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UNRWA chief: Agency enduring ‘darkest moment’, as Israeli laws threaten operations

14 november 2024 - 05:43:29
New York, US (PANA) - The UN agency for Palestine refugees, UNRWA, is living through the “darkest moment” of its [...] Full text...

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Sudan to allow continuation of relief flow through Chad crossing point

13 november 2024 - 15:12:53
Port Sudan, Sudan (PANA)-  The Sudanese government on Wednesday extended the opening of Adre Border Crossing, an inlet linking Sudan [...] Full text...

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US sanctions Sudanese militia leader for perpetuating civil war

13 november 2024 - 06:07:25
Washington, DC, US (PANA) - The US Treasury Department on Tuesday announced the sanctioning of a leader of Sudan's paramilitary [...] Full text...

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Sudan: Allies of warring generals ‘enabling the slaughter,’ Security Council hears

12 november 2024 - 18:29:44
New York, US (PANA) - The people of Sudan face an ever-deepening crisis as the relentless war between rival militaries [...] Full text...

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IMF staff, Niger authorities concur on sixth review of economic programme under ECF

12 november 2024 - 11:05:01
Niamey, Niger (PANA) - Niger’s economic outlook is favourable over the near term, with growth projected at 8.8 percent this [...] Full text...

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WHO ‘working tirelessly’ to help save lives as Middle East crisis grinds on

12 november 2024 - 07:38:13
Cairo, Egypt (PANA) - Amid the ongoing turmoil in the Middle East, the World Health Organization (WHO) continues efforts to [...] Full text...

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Libyan military, security officials agree to enhance coordination of Code of Conduct

11 november 2024 - 10:09:08
Tunis, Tunisia (PANA) - A workshop organised by the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) in Tunis concluded last week [...] Full text...

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Rights group accuses Sudan's paramilitary forces of targeting civilians

11 november 2024 - 08:55:16
Nairobi, Kenya (PANA) - Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF) armed group has “killed, injured, and unlawfully detained” scores of civilians [...] Full text...

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US Secretary of State discusses Gaza, Lebanon, Sudan with Saudi, UAE foreign ministers

09 november 2024 - 07:20:01
Washington, DC, US (PANA) - US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has spoken to the foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia [...] Full text...

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‘Looming catastrophe’: Experts warn of high risk of famine in northern Gaza

09 november 2024 - 07:15:05
Geneva, Switzerland (PANA) - There is a strong likelihood that famine is imminent in areas within the northern Gaza Strip, [...] Full text...

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Cyberattacks on healthcare: A global threat that can’t be ignored

09 november 2024 - 06:41:08
New York, US (PANA) - An alarming surge in ransomware attacks is putting the world’s healthcare infrastructure at critical risk, [...] Full text...

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South Sudan: Postponing long-awaited elections ‘a regrettable development’

08 november 2024 - 06:16:42
New York, UN (PANA) - The decision to extend the transition period in South Sudan once again and postpone long-awaited [...] Full text...

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Why pastoralism matters more than ever for the Sahel and West Africa’s future: World Bank open editorial by Mohamed Ould El-Ghazaouani, President of Mauritania, Mahamat Idriss Déby, President of Chad and Ousmane Diagana, World Bank Vice-President for West and Central Africa

07 november 2024 - 09:12:09
Nouakchott, Mauritania (PANA) - Today, more than ever, we must turn our attention to pastoralism across the Sahel and West [...] Full text...

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COP29: Leaders must commit to fair climate financing and fully phasing out fossil fuels

07 november 2024 - 07:48:37
Baku, Azerbaijan (PANA) - Leaders at COP29 must listen to demands for climate justice by putting human rights at the [...] Full text...

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DR Congo: At least 34 killed in recent violent clashes

07 november 2024 - 05:38:24
New York, US (PANA) - Humanitarians are sounding the alarm over the continued violence and deteriorating security conditions in North [...] Full text...

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More than 890,000 vaccine doses allocated to 9 African countries hardest hit by mpox surge

06 november 2024 - 19:33:35
Geneva, Switzerland (PANA) - The Access and Allocation Mechanism (AAM) for mpox has allocated an initial 899 000 vaccine doses [...] Full text...

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Climate action essential to Senegal’s upper-middle-income country aspiration, says new report

06 november 2024 - 09:07:30
Dakar. Senegal (PANA) - A new World Bank Group report highlights the significant economic and social benefits of climate action [...] Full text...

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European Council adopts measures in support of Republic of Congo’s navy, Egyptian Armed Forces

06 november 2024 - 06:57:01
Brussels, Belgium (PANA) - The European Council has adopted a €5 million assistance measure under the European Peace Facility, to [...] Full text...

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Sudan war keeps reaching across borders, Security Council hears

06 november 2024 - 05:14:23
New York, US (PANA) - In addition to driving a regional refugee crisis, the brutal war in Sudan is exacerbating [...] Full text...

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US Secretary of State speaks with Egyptian Foreign Minister on Middle East crisis, Sudan

05 november 2024 - 06:36:37
Washington, DC, US (PANA) - US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has spoken with Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty to [...] Full text...

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Gaza: Polio campaign reaches 94,000 children in besieged north

05 november 2024 - 05:21:06
New York, US (PANA) - The UN-supported polio vaccine campaign concluded in besieged northern Gaza on Monday, with agencies inoculating [...] Full text...

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Cholera, dengue fever hit war-torn Sudan

04 november 2024 - 12:47:23
Geneva, Switzerland (PANA) - War in Sudan has devastated towns and cities across the country and pushed the healthcare system [...] Full text...

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Gaza polio vaccine campaign under fire

04 november 2024 - 04:52:22
Gaza City, Gaza (PANA) - Attacks on a clinic and UN staff member were reported during a resumed polio vaccine [...] Full text...

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UPDATE: Gaza: Strike hits health centre as polio vaccine campaign resumes in ravaged north

03 november 2024 - 13:24:35
Geneva, Switzerland (PANA) - The long-awaited final phase of a UN-supported polio vaccine campaign began on Saturday in bombarded, besieged [...] Full text...

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AfDB approves $54 million loan for Mozambique’s first wind energy project

03 november 2024 - 05:38:10
Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire (PANA) - The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a loan of [...] Full text...

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Senior US diplomat travels to South Africa

03 november 2024 - 05:36:05
Washington, DC, US (PANA) - US Acting Assistant Secretary of State for Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs Jennifer [...] Full text...

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UN mission in Libya holds workshop to enhance role of CSOs in safeguarding electoral process

03 november 2024 - 05:34:02
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - In anticipation of the upcoming municipal councils' elections set for 16 November, the United Nations Support [...] Full text...

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Gaza: Final phase of polio vaccine campaign reaches ravaged north

03 november 2024 - 05:28:03
Geneva, Switzerland (PANA) - The long-awaited final phase of a UN-supported polio vaccine campaign began early Saturday morning in bombarded [...] Full text...

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Dozens of journalists killed or injured since outbreak of war in Sudan

02 november 2024 - 13:37:36
Port Sudan, Sudan (PANA) - The Sudanese Journalists Syndicate has lamented the killing, injury, harassment and placement of obstacles before [...] Full text...

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Mandate of UN misson in Libya extended for three months

01 november 2024 - 11:21:40
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The UN Security Council on Thursday unanimously extended the mandate of the United Nations Support Mission [...] Full text...

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Some 1.2 billion people at high risk from climate change worldwide - World Bank

01 november 2024 - 07:22:57
Washington, DC, US (PANA) - Some 1.2 billion people face life-changing risks through exposure to at least one critical climate [...] Full text...

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IMF staff conclude Article IV discussions with Somalia

01 november 2024 - 07:12:01
Washington, DC, US (PANA) - A staff team from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), led by Ms. Laura Jaramillo, has [...] Full text...

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Libyan youth call for active participation in ceasefire agreement implementation

01 november 2024 - 06:21:43
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - Fourteen young men and women from across Libya joined UN Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) experts [...] Full text...

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Libyan EC announces holding of municipal council election on 16 November

31 october 2024 - 10:55:12
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) has welcomed the announcement by the High National [...] Full text...

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Rights group asks Mozambican authorities to end post-election assault on protests

31 october 2024 - 10:35:27
Maputo, Mozambique (PANA) - Human rights group, Amnesty International on Thursday asked Mozambique’s authorities to “immediately halt” their escalating assault [...] Full text...

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UN Security Council transforms Assistance Mission in Somalia into Transitional Assistance Mission

31 october 2024 - 04:41:37
New York, US (PANA) - The UN Security Council on Wednesday decided to transform the UN Assistance Mission in Somalia [...] Full text...

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Botswana holds General Elections

30 october 2024 - 11:47:00
Dodoma, Tanzania (PANA) – Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan has urged “all eligible voters in Botswana to exercise their constitutional [...] Full text...

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South Africa: Ramaphosa salutes Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey on her Commonwealth appointment

30 october 2024 - 06:57:12
Cape Town, South Africa (PANA) – President Cyril Ramaphosa on Wednesday extended his personal congratulations and those of the South [...] Full text...

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Sudan trapped in ‘nightmare of violence’, UN chief tells Security Council

29 october 2024 - 10:02:58
New York, US (PANA) - UN Secretary-General António Guterres warned on Monday the people of Sudan are trapped in a [...] Full text...

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Fighting, abuses putting Sudanese refugees in Ethiopia at risk: HRW

29 october 2024 - 06:41:02
 Nairobi, Kenya (PANA) – Recent fighting between Ethiopian government forces and Fano militias in the northwestern Amhara region has put [...] Full text...

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In Sudan, once more sports transcend all tragedies, bring hope to people

29 october 2024 - 05:56:39
Sport report by Mohamed Osman AdamPort Sudan, Sudan (PANA)- It was a whistle that I could never forget, six months [...] Full text...

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Libyan local leaders, youth develop pilot community violence reduction programme for Ubari

28 october 2024 - 05:54:09
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - Over three days in Tripoli, community leaders, civil society organisations and youth representatives from Ubari and [...] Full text...

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UN alarmed by Israeli strike in southern Lebanon that killed journalists

27 october 2024 - 20:13:52
Geneva, Switzerland (PANA) - Top UN officials in Lebanon expressed alarm on Friday over an Israeli strike that hit an [...] Full text...

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Development Committee praises WBG resolve to contain Mpox pandemic in Africa

26 october 2024 - 16:54:11
Washington, DC, United States (PANA) – The World Bank Group’s Development Committee has welcomed the steps taken by the institution [...] Full text...

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US Administration decides continuation of sanctions against Sudan

26 october 2024 - 16:52:58
Port Sudan, Sudan (PANA) - United States President Joe Biden has announced Continuation of the National Emergency with respect to [...] Full text...

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US commends Egyptian role in Sudan

26 october 2024 - 10:03:19
Port Sudan, Sudan (PANA) - US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and  Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty have underlined the [...] Full text...

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UN alarmed by Israeli strike in southern Lebanon that killed journalists

26 october 2024 - 07:56:40
New York, United States (PANA) - Top UN officials in Lebanon expressed alarm on Friday over an Israeli strike that [...] Full text...

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UN chief tells President Putin Russian invasion violates UN Charter

26 october 2024 - 07:19:20
 Kazan, Russia (PANA) - UN Secretary-General António Guterres reiterated in a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday that [...] Full text...

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AfDB urges practical solutions to tackle poverty in Africa

25 october 2024 - 09:28:05
Washington, DC., US, (PANA) -    Climate change, global financial shocks and growing food insecurity are threatening Africa, the world’s [...] Full text...

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Spain announces early commitment of €400 million to IDA, nearly 40% increase in pledge

24 october 2024 - 17:55:28
Washington, DC, United States (PANA) - Spain has announced an early financial commitment of €400 million to the International Development [...] Full text...

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US Treasury Sanctions Sudanese Senior Armed Forces Weapons Procurement Director

24 october 2024 - 16:56:02
Port Sudan, Sudan (PANA) - The US Administration on Thursday sanctioned a senior Sudanese government army official, saying he was behind the purchase [...] Full text...

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How to advance women’s roles in peace and security

24 october 2024 - 11:26:08
Geneva, Switzerland (PANA) - Ongoing conflicts in Gaza, Haiti, Sudan and Ukraine and beyond reveal that females are disproportionately affected [...] Full text...

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USA-Saudi Arabia stress the need to build on Jeddah declaration for resolving conflict in Sudan

24 october 2024 - 05:50:49
Port Sudan, Sudan (PANA) - US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and his Saudi counterpart, Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al [...] Full text...

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South Africa: Ramaphosa's pro-Russia remarks raise tensions

23 october 2024 - 16:20:09
Cape Town, South Africa (PANA) – President Cyril Ramaphosa’s bilateral meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday has sparked tensions [...] Full text...

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New scorecard promotes better results with greater transparency and accountability: World Bank Blog By Elena Bourganskaia, Ed Mountfield and Ethiopis Tafara

23 october 2024 - 09:21:05
Washington, DC, United States (PANA) - A year ago, at our Annual Meetings in Marrakech, Morocco, we announced an ambitious [...] Full text...

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WFP delivers life-saving aid to one million people in Burkina Faso

23 october 2024 - 06:36:56
Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso (PANA) - The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has reached a significant milestone in its humanitarian response [...] Full text...

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EC extends mandate of EU advisory mission in CAR for two years

22 october 2024 - 14:51:08
Brussels, Belgium (PANA) - The European Council has adopted a decision extending the mandate of the EU advisory mission in [...] Full text...

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The promise and peril of runaway technological advances

22 october 2024 - 05:20:03
New York, US (PANA) - The UN Security Council on Monday explored the dual-edged nature of rapid technological advancements – [...] Full text...

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UN chief advocates for permanent Security Council seats for Africa

22 october 2024 - 05:09:27
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - UN Secretary-General António Guterres has reiterated his call for global institutional reform, highlighting the need [...] Full text...

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US, Angola sign Open Skies agreement

22 october 2024 - 04:44:20
Luanda, Angola (PANA) - The US and Angola have signed an Open Skies Air Transport Agreement in Luanda to advance [...] Full text...

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Israeli army ‘deliberately demolished’ watchtower, fence at UN peacekeeping site in southern Lebanon

21 october 2024 - 06:19:24
Beirut, Lebanon (PANA) - The UN peacekeeping force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) has said that an Israeli army bulldozer demolished an [...] Full text...

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Senior US diplomat travels to Morocco

21 october 2024 - 06:10:37
Washington, DC, US (PANA) - US Assistant Secretary for Arms Control, Deterrence, and Stability Mallory Stewart is travelling to Morocco [...] Full text...

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US, Zambia sign agreement to catalyse growth in agricultural sector

21 october 2024 - 06:01:30
Washington, DC, US (PANA) - The United States has welcomed the signing of $491 million project with the Government of [...] Full text...

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IMF staff urge strong governance, speedy reforms for inclusive growth in Madagascar

19 october 2024 - 09:42:53
Antananarivo, Madagascar (PANA) - Strengthening governance and accelerating reforms to bolster resilience to climate shocks and attract climate finance for [...] Full text...

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West Bank Palestinians facing deadly ‘war-like tactics’, warns OCHA

19 october 2024 - 06:00:42
Geneva, Switzerland (PANA) - Palestinians continue to face “war-like tactics” used against them by Israeli forces and settlers in the [...] Full text...

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Senior official underscores UN support for Somalia

19 october 2024 - 05:54:38
Mogadishu, Somalia (PANA) - The UN political affairs chief concluded a two-day visit to Somalia on Friday where she reaffirmed [...] Full text...

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Burkina Faso formally accepts WTO agreement on fisheries subsidies

18 october 2024 - 12:57:45
Geneva, Switzerland (PANA) - Burkina Faso Burkina Faso has formally accepted the World Trade Organization’s Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies, which [...] Full text...

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Top UN official in Libya reaffirms importance of 5+5 Joint Military Committee for stability

18 october 2024 - 10:16:45
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Acting Head of the United Nations Support Mission in [...] Full text...

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Over 1.8 million in Gaza face extreme hunger - UN

18 october 2024 - 05:02:33
New York, US (PANA) - More than 1.8 million Palestinians in Gaza are experiencing “extremely critical” levels of hunger, with [...] Full text...

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Nearly half the world’s 1.1 billion poor live in conflict settings

18 october 2024 - 04:55:56
New York, US (PANA) - More than a billion people worldwide live in acute poverty and 40 per cent are [...] Full text...

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Kenyan Parliament votes to oust Deputy President

18 october 2024 - 00:32:38
Nairobi, Kenya (PANA) - The Kenyan Parliament has voted to oust Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, cutting short his five-year term [...] Full text...

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Global public debt Is probably worse than it looks: IMF Blog By Era Dabla-Norris, Davide Furceri, Raphael Lam, and Jeta Menkulasi

16 october 2024 - 11:04:22
Washington, DC, United States (PANA) - Global public debt is very high. It is expected to exceed $100 trillion, or [...] Full text...

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UN rights chief calls for ‘fundamental freedoms’ to be upheld in Tunisia

16 october 2024 - 04:38:21
Geneva, Switzerland (PANA) - The UN human rights chief Volker Türk is calling on Tunisian authorities to protect the democratic process [...] Full text...

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Two billion women without access to social protection

15 october 2024 - 16:16:55
New York, US (PANA) - A UN Women report reveals that policies ranging from cash benefits to healthcare and pensions [...] Full text...

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Sudan welcomes AU Statement on Developments in the Country

15 october 2024 - 14:19:58
Port Sudan, Sudan (PANA) - The Sudan on Tuesday welcomed a statement by the African Union on developments in the [...] Full text...

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Sudan, AU initiate moves to restore ties

15 october 2024 - 13:05:08
Port Sudan, Sudan (PANA) - The African Union seems to be moving to assert its expected role in finding a [...] Full text...

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UK, Libyan officials discuss political, economic, security issues in Libya

15 october 2024 - 11:11:23
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The President of the Libyan Presidential Council, Mohamed al-Manfi, on Monday discussed political, economic, and security [...] Full text...

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The Chief Economists of Government Network supporting the role of Africa’s chief economic advisors: World Bank Blog By Trudi Makhaya

15 october 2024 - 06:58:53
Lusaka, Zambia (PANA) - Today’s political chief executive is expected to play a significant role in driving economic policy. Heads [...] Full text...

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UN climate change conference: EU calls for efforts to keep the 1.5°C goal within reach

15 october 2024 - 06:31:43
Brussels, Belgium (PANA) – The European Council on Monday approved conclusions that will serve as the EU’s general negotiating position [...] Full text...

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Lebanon: Security Council offers ‘unanimous support’ to UNIFIL peacekeepers

15 october 2024 - 05:00:29
New York, US (PANA) - The head of UN Peace Operations on Monday said ambassadors in the Security Council had [...] Full text...

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Gaza: UN chief condemns rising civilian casualties in the north

15 october 2024 - 04:54:47
New York, US (PANA) - The UN Secretary-General on Monday condemned the large number of civilian casualties inflicted by Israeli [...] Full text...

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EU renews sanctions on chemical weapons for another year

14 october 2024 - 14:41:13
Brussels, Belgium (PANA) - The European Council on Monday prolonged the application of the EU restrictive measures (sanctions) against the [...] Full text...

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EU urges action to combat desertification for a sustainable future

14 october 2024 - 14:39:11
Brussels, Belgium (PANA) - The Council of the European Union has adopted conclusions addressing the urgent challenges posed by desertification, [...] Full text...

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UN Rights Council shows 'strong support' for ongoing Sudan probe

14 october 2024 - 12:41:39
Geneva, Switzerland (PANA) - Member states of the United Nations Human Rights Council (HRC) from all regions have overwhelmingly voted to [...] Full text...

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EU condemns recent attacks against UNIFIL

14 october 2024 - 07:47:30
Brussels, Belgium (PANA) - The European Union has expressed its grave concern about the recent escalation along the Blue Line, [...] Full text...

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UN chief calls for safety of peacekeepers after IDF breaches UN position in Lebanon

14 october 2024 - 05:12:57
New York, US (PANA) - UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Sunday reiterated that the safety and security of UN personnel [...] Full text...

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Benin to contribute $2 million to the African Development Fund

13 october 2024 - 05:22:58
Cotonou, Benin (PANA) - Benin has pledged $2 million to the next replenishment of the African Development Fund (ADF), the [...] Full text...

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King Mohammed VI optimistic about latest developments on the Sahara issue

12 october 2024 - 12:20:44
Rabat, Morocco (PANA) - King Mohammed VI of Morocco spoke on Friday about the latest developments in the Western Sahara [...] Full text...

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We must place our hope in multilateralism: IMF article By Gordon Brown, former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom

11 october 2024 - 11:13:20
London, United Kingdom (PANA) – Only by working together can countries fend off fragmentation and deepening crises “Those who look only [...] Full text...

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Study shows16.4% prevalence of work-related stress among teachers in Ouagadougou

10 october 2024 - 12:54:39
Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso (PANA) - A study of the prevalence of work-related stress among teachers in the city of Ouagadougou [...] Full text...

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President of Mauritania expected in Tripoli on Thursday for AU mediation in Libyan crisis

10 october 2024 - 12:46:35
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - A high-level delegation from the African Union (AU), led by the Mauritanian president, Mohamed Ould Cheikh [...] Full text...

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'Work towards establishing unified budget': Security Council tells Libyan institutions

10 october 2024 - 11:36:24
New York, US (PANA) - The UN Security Council on Wednesday called on relevant Libyan institutions to take the necessary [...] Full text...

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Over 370 million girls, women globally subjected to rape or sexual assault as children – UNICEF

10 october 2024 - 10:56:46
New York, US (PANA) - More than 370 million girls and women alive today – or 1 in 8 – [...] Full text...

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IMF team discusses macroeconomic policies on Burkina Faso visit

10 october 2024 - 09:15:52
Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso (PANA) - An International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff team led by Martin Schindler visited Ouagadougou during 30 [...] Full text...

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UN Security Council welcomes agreement to end Libya Central Bank crisis

10 october 2024 - 06:28:54
New York, US (PANA) - The UN Security Council has welcomed the agreement reached between Libyan actors on the Central [...] Full text...

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Top UN official to brief Security Council on situation in Libya

09 october 2024 - 11:09:13
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The Deputy Special Representative for Political Affairs and Acting Head of the United Nations Support Mission [...] Full text...

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CAF holds Safe Stadium Initiative in Kenya

09 october 2024 - 05:32:03
Nairobi, Kenya (PANA) - The Confederation of African Football (CAF) is forging ahead with the mission to improve safety and [...] Full text...

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New law by Israel blocking UNRWA ‘would be a catastrophe’, Guterres warns

09 october 2024 - 05:28:57
New York, US (PANA) - Two bills before the Israeli Parliament could put a halt to the lifesaving operations of [...] Full text...

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UN Special Envoy flags ‘alarming’ situation in Great Lakes Region of DR Congo

09 october 2024 - 05:19:47
New York, US (PANA) - The situation in Africa’s Great Lakes Region, in particular the Democratic Republic of the Congo [...] Full text...

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Kenya Parliament debates motion to impeach Deputy President

08 october 2024 - 14:51:57
Nairobi, Kenya (PANA) - Kenyan Members of Parliament began debating the special motion to remove Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua from [...] Full text...

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Guterres reiterates support for UN mission to break deadlock in Libya

08 october 2024 - 11:16:11
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - UN Secretary-General António Guterres has reiterated his strong support for efforts of the United Nations Support [...] Full text...

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EC sets new sanctions framework against perpetrators of Russia’s actions on EU and member states

08 october 2024 - 10:10:34
Brussels, Belgium (PANA) – The European Council on Tuesday established a new framework for restrictive measures in response to Russia’s [...] Full text...

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EU prolongs sanctions against ISIL/Da’esh and Al-Qaeda for one year

08 october 2024 - 09:29:40
Brussels, Belgium (PANA) – The European Council on Tuesday renewed the autonomous restrictive measures against ISIL/Da'esh and Al-Qaeda and persons, [...] Full text...

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Sudan: EU sanctions regime prolonged for a further year

08 october 2024 - 09:15:51
Brussels, Belgium (PANA) – The European Council on Tuesday decided to prolong the restrictive measures targeting those responsible for undermining [...] Full text...

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UN officials remember Hamas' 7 October attacks, reiterate need for peace

07 october 2024 - 16:25:30
New York, US (PANA) - Senior officials from across the UN system underscored the need for peace between Israelis and [...] Full text...

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Italy donates agricultural machinery to municipalities in southern Libya

07 october 2024 - 16:11:19
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The southern Libyan municipalities of Sebha, Morzouk and Oubari have received modern agricultural equipment designed to [...] Full text...

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ICC unseals arrest warrants against six Libyans for crimes at Tripoli's Tarhunah district

05 october 2024 - 12:47:40
The Hague, Netherlands (PANA) - The Pre-Trial Chamber I of the International Criminal Court (ICC) has granted the request of [...] Full text...

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Ghanaian authorities urge citizens to leave Lebanon given 'deteriorating security'

05 october 2024 - 12:05:09
Accra, Ghana (PANA) - Given the deteriorating security situation in Lebanon, the Government of Ghana has urged all Ghanaians living [...] Full text...

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UN condemns deadly West Bank airstrike, attacks on Gaza schools

05 october 2024 - 05:29:34
New York, US (PANA) - The UN chief has strongly condemned the killing of several Palestinians, including women and children, [...] Full text...

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Sierra Leone safely moves Ebola samples to secure central biobank

04 october 2024 - 10:00:15
Freetown, Sierra Leone (PANA)  – With the support of the World Health Organization (WHO) and international and national partners, Sierra [...] Full text...

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South Africa calls for restraint in the Middle East

04 october 2024 - 07:15:22
Cape Town, South Africa (PANA) – The South African government on Friday said it is gravely concerned about the continuing [...] Full text...

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US, Gabon commit to enhance cooperation

04 october 2024 - 07:11:09
Washington, DC, US (PANA) - The United States of America and Gabon have expressed their commitment to enhance cooperation as they [...] Full text...

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US, Ghana hold security dialogue

04 october 2024 - 06:01:24
Washington, DC, US (PANA) - The United States and Ghana on Thursday held a joint security dialogue in Washington, DC, [...] Full text...

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Quint on Somalia affirms support for country's sovereignty, territorial integrity

04 october 2024 - 05:54:11
Washington, DC, US (PANA) -  Representatives of the Quint on Somalia have affirmed their support for the Federal Republic of [...] Full text...

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UN official reports on electoral progress, ongoing security challenges in Somalia

04 october 2024 - 05:06:53
New York, US (PANA) - Authorities in Somalia remain focused on national priorities, and the battle against Al-Shabaab terrorists is [...] Full text...

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AU PSC delegation arrives in Port Sudan, US envoy tours the region

03 october 2024 - 17:37:11
Port Sudan, Sudan (PANA) - A large delegation of the African Union (AU) Peace and Security Council  (PSC) arrived in [...] Full text...

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Mauritius and UK reach agreement on status of the Chagos Archipelago

03 october 2024 - 15:31:16
Washington, DC US (PANA) - Mauritius and the United Kingdom on Thursday reached an agreement on the status of the [...] Full text...

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Building roads to build peace: Our experience in the Central African Republic: World Bank Blog By Papa Modou Ndiaye, Francis Ovanda Mbele and Abdoulaye Sylla

03 october 2024 - 08:14:12
Bangui, Central African Republic (PANA) - The Emergency Infrastructure and Connectivity Recovery Project (EICRP) is transforming the northeastern regions of [...] Full text...

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Security Council briefed on progress in UN-AU partnership for peace

03 october 2024 - 05:21:06
New York, US (PANA) - Despite the significant peace and security challenges facing Africa, there are reasons to be hopeful, [...] Full text...

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Sudan, UAE govts in diplomatic row over embassy bombing

02 october 2024 - 16:46:08
Port Sudan, Sudan (PANA) - Sudanese and the United Arab Emirates governments are presently engaged in hectic tit-for-tat accusations over [...] Full text...

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South Africa, Lesotho repair massive water tunnel

02 october 2024 - 06:49:37
Cape Town, South Africa (PANA) – The South African and Lesotho Governments on Monday closed the massive Lesotho Highlands Water [...] Full text...

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Niger’s new terrorism database threatens rights - HRW

01 october 2024 - 10:13:36
Nairobi, Kenya (PANA) – A new Niger government ordinance creating a database of people suspected of terrorism undermines fundamental rights [...] Full text...

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Water is cultivating hope and transforming lives of Rwanda's farmers: World Bank Blog By Hayalsew Yilma

01 october 2024 - 07:50:03
Kigali, Rwanda (PANA) - I will never forget my first encounter with Damien and Vestine, a warm and welcoming couple [...] Full text...

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US congratulates Nigeria on 64th independence anniversary

01 october 2024 - 06:37:21
Washington, DC, US (PANA) - The US has congratulated the people of Nigeria on the 64th independence anniversary which falls [...] Full text...

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UN agencies urge Security Council to stop ‘mass graves for migrants’

01 october 2024 - 06:15:08
New York, US (PANA) - Action is needed now to stop the Sahara Desert and Mediterranean Sea from “becoming mass [...] Full text...

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Collective effort essential to get DR Congo on firm path to peace

01 october 2024 - 06:09:41
New York, US (PANA) - Mobilization at the national, regional and international level are needed to support the Democratic Republic [...] Full text...

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Niger anticipates economic recovery on from oil revenues

01 october 2024 - 05:55:54
Niamey, Niger (PANA) - Niger's economy is set to rebound after a year marked by an unprecedented political crisis. However, [...] Full text...

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UNSMIL meets members of Security Working Group

30 september 2024 - 10:50:02
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The acting head of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL), Stephanie Khoury, on Sunday [...] Full text...

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Lebanon crisis: Guterres urges parties to ‘step back from the brink’

29 september 2024 - 04:55:19
New York, US (PANA) - UN Secretary-General António Guterres expressed grave concern on Saturday over the dramatic escalation of events [...] Full text...

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High-level meeting reaffirms 'strong support' of international community for Libya's sovereignty

27 september 2024 - 09:30:00
New York, US (PANA) - The Governments of the United States of America and Italy, who co-chaired a meeting on [...] Full text...

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Calls by African leaders for equitable representation on UN Security Council gain momentum

27 september 2024 - 06:12:12
New York, US (PANA) - The call for a more inclusive and representative Security Council resonated loud and clear at [...] Full text...

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Reports of ground offensive in Sudan while international community expresses concern

26 september 2024 - 19:57:24
Port Sudan Sudan(PANA) - To the exception of the shy main stream media,   internet and Sudanese social interaction outlets [...] Full text...

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Single sky reform: EC adopts first reading position on efficiency of air space management in EU

26 september 2024 - 11:45:26
Brussels, Belgium (PANA) - With a view to improving the overall efficiency of the way in which European airspace is [...] Full text...

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Ministerial meeting on Sudan deeply concerned about catastrophic situation

26 september 2024 - 06:19:36
New York, US (PANA) - Participants at a Ministerial Meeting on Sudan have expressed deep concern about the catastrophic and [...] Full text...

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Security Council ‘must spare no effort’ to unite and push for peace - Guterres

26 september 2024 - 06:00:30
New York, US (PANA) - In a world where peace is “never automatic”, leadership is essential on the part of [...] Full text...

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Sudan crisis: Top ministers meet in New York in call for concerted action

26 september 2024 - 05:46:56
New York, US (PANA) - With war raging in Sudan and no end in sight to the catastrophic hunger crisis [...] Full text...

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Morocco: Strengthening climate resilience to safeguard and grow coastal tourism jobs: World Bank Blog By Kanako Hasegawa and Ulrike Lehr

25 september 2024 - 08:28:46
Casablanca, Morocco (PANA) - The blue economy holds significant potential to create jobs. Across Africa, the blue economy already generates [...] Full text...

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South Africa: Ramaphosa to address UN General Assembly

24 september 2024 - 16:43:33
Cape Town, South Africa (PANA) – President Cyril Ramaphosa is attending the 79th Session of the United Nations General Debate [...] Full text...

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WHO in Africa, Red Cross bolster partnership for enhanced public health emergency response

24 september 2024 - 14:39:49
Brazzaville, Congo (PANA) - The Africa Regional Office of the World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Federation of Red [...] Full text...

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UN calls for end of hostilities, protection of civilians, and unimpeded access

24 september 2024 - 12:58:12
Port Sudan, Sudan (PANA) - At the time Sudan’s military leader Gen Abdul Fatah Al Burhan left the country for [...] Full text...

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UN Assembly President urges nations to sustain momentum from Summit of the Future

24 september 2024 - 05:23:57
New York, US (PANA) - The President of the UN General Assembly urged all nations to sustain their momentum toward [...] Full text...

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WHO and Multilateral Development Banks kick off US $1.5 billion primary health financing platform

23 september 2024 - 20:50:32
New York, US (PANA) - Execution is starting under the new Health Impact Investment Platform on the first country health [...] Full text...

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AU, EU, UN hold Fifth Trilateral meeting

23 september 2024 - 09:41:12
New York, US (PANA) - The African Union (AU), European Union (EU) and the United Nations (UN) on Sunday discussed [...] Full text...

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Pact for the Future: World leaders pledge action for peace, sustainable development

23 september 2024 - 05:06:47
New York, US (PANA) - World leaders on Sunday adopted the Pact for the Future, a landmark declaration pledging concrete [...] Full text...

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Troika on South Sudan expresses 'deep concern' about two-year extension of transition

22 september 2024 - 13:53:51
Washington, DC, US (PANA) - The Governments of Norway, the United Kingdom, and the United States have expressed “deep concern” [...] Full text...

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US congratulates Mali on 64th independence anniversary

22 september 2024 - 13:52:17
Washington, DC, US (PANA) - The US on Sunday congratulated the people of Mali on the 64th anniversary of their [...] Full text...

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Youth lead the way ahead of UN Summit of the Future

21 september 2024 - 05:29:42
New York, US (PANA) - Young people took centre stage at UN Headquarters on Friday in the lead-up to the [...] Full text...

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Guinea Economic Update: Natural resource management for development

20 september 2024 - 07:35:17
Conakry, Guinea (PANA) – Agriculture is pivotal for Guinea's structural transformation and climate resilience, serving as a cornerstone for inclusive [...] Full text...

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Whole generation of children ‘lost’ amid ongoing Gaza war, UNICEF warns

20 september 2024 - 07:32:56
New York, US (PANA) - Last October’s attacks by Hamas and other Palestinian armed groups on Israeli communities marked a [...] Full text...

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Showing resolve amid crisis: Guterres highlights UN impact in annual report

20 september 2024 - 06:35:28
New York, US (PANA) - In a time marked by escalating global crises – from rising poverty to the worsening [...] Full text...

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‘Irrefutable’ need for global regulation of AI: UN experts

20 september 2024 - 06:26:31
New York, US (PANA) - The imperative for global regulation of the booming artificial intelligence (AI) field is “irrefutable”, a [...] Full text...

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UNAIDS: Rising debt in sub-Saharan Africa costing lives

20 september 2024 - 06:05:03
New York, US (PANA) - A report by UNAIDS has detailed how debt crisis is jeopardising progress aimed at ending [...] Full text...

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‘Create a future fit for our grandchildren’, Guterres urges, ahead of game changer Summit

19 september 2024 - 06:09:41
New York, US (PANA) - Countries must use a once-in-a-generation UN summit to address current and emerging global challenges and [...] Full text...

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Sudan: UN urges immediate action to stop fighting in El Fasher

19 september 2024 - 05:51:06
New York, US (PANA) - A sharp escalation in fighting in Sudan’s El Fasher, along with ongoing clashes between rival [...] Full text...

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UN General Assembly demands Israel end ‘unlawful presence’ in Occupied Palestinian Territory

18 september 2024 - 20:09:37
New York, US (PANA) - The United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday voted overwhelmingly to adopt a resolution that demands [...] Full text...

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Sudan, South Sudan agree on plan to resume pumping oil from South Sudan

17 september 2024 - 07:32:37
Port Sudan, Sudan (PANA) - Sudan and South Sudan on Monday agreed on developing an operational plan to resume pumping [...] Full text...

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More action on the ground needed to save civilian lives in Gaza, top UN official tells Security Council

17 september 2024 - 06:50:29
New York, US (PANA) - Not enough progress is being made in getting desperately needed aid and commercial goods into [...] Full text...

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Iran: Repression of women ‘intensifying’, two years on from mass protests

14 september 2024 - 14:30:30
New York, US (PANA) - The Iranian Government has intensified its efforts to suppress the fundamental rights of women and [...] Full text...

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EU warns Iran on transfer of ballistic missiles to Russia

13 september 2024 - 12:57:45
Brussels, Belgium (PANA) - The European Union has strongly condemned the recent transfer of Iranian-made ballistic missiles to Russia.A statement [...] Full text...

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AU panel discusses South Sudan in Cape Town

13 september 2024 - 09:45:31
Cape Town, South Africa (PANA) – South Africa's Deputy President Paul Mashatile has held talks with the AU Panel of [...] Full text...

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Over 22,500 have suffered ‘life-changing injuries’ in Gaza: WHO

13 september 2024 - 05:59:28
Cairo, Egypt (PANA) - More than 22,500 people – a quarter of those wounded in Gaza since Israel’s offensive began [...] Full text...

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Half the world lacks social protection amid climate crisis, ILO warns

13 september 2024 - 05:49:35
Geneva, Switzerland (PANA) - Social protection is essential to safeguard people from shocks, but half the world is without any [...] Full text...

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Summit of the Future: ‘Critical’ opportunity for safer, more sustainable and equitable world

13 september 2024 - 05:42:36
New York, US (PANA) - A once-in-a-generation UN summit bringing together countries from around the world marks a critical opportunity [...] Full text...

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UN Mission continues consultations on Central Bank crisis

13 september 2024 - 05:10:31
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) on Thursday facilitated consultations between representatives of the [...] Full text...

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Benin prepares 2025 budget in compliance with WAEMU fiscal norm

12 september 2024 - 12:42:03
Cotonou, Benin (PANA) - Benin’s authorities have started crafting the 2025 budget, targeting compliance with the West African Monetary Union [...] Full text...

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IMF underlines wise spending of public revenue in Lesotho

12 september 2024 - 12:01:39
Maseru, Lesotho (PANA) - Lesotho’s GDP growth has improved modestly, picking up to 2.2 percent in the fiscal year ending [...] Full text...

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Addressing insecurity in road construction in conflict-prone areas: Lessons from the Horn of Africa: World Bank Blog By Kennedy Mkutu Agade, Josphat Sasia, Lilian Kahindo and Benard Mitto

12 september 2024 - 09:12:25
Nairobi, Kenya (PANA) - While all development projects call for care and deftness during the implementation phase, these requirements become [...] Full text...

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U.S.-Nigeria Strategic Energy Dialogue highlights key bilateral cooperation

12 september 2024 - 05:43:11
Washington, DC, US (PANA) - The delegations at the inaugural U.S.-Nigeria Strategic Energy Dialogue taking place in Washington, DC, on [...] Full text...

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Summit of the Future aims to make the UN more effective

12 september 2024 - 05:32:13
New York, US (PANA) - Negotiations continue ahead of the Summit of the Future at UN Headquarters this month, where [...] Full text...

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UN continues polio vaccination in northern Gaza

12 september 2024 - 05:20:59
New York, US (PANA) - The UN says that health workers continue efforts to vaccinate young children in northern Gaza [...] Full text...

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Top UN official ends Libya visit

12 september 2024 - 05:02:30
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The UN Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs, Rosemary DiCarlo, ended her visit to Libya on [...] Full text...

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Talks to resolve Libya Central Bank crisis to resume on Wednesday

11 september 2024 - 11:52:20
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - Consultations between Libyan institutional actors aimed at resolving the crisis at the Central Bank (CBL) resume [...] Full text...

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US Department of State hosts inaugural U.S.-Nigeria Strategic Energy Dialogue

11 september 2024 - 05:54:20
Washington, DC, US (PANA) - the US Bureau of Energy Resources (ENR) Assistant Secretary Geoffrey R. Pyatt, will lead the [...] Full text...

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Call for ‘solutions across the board’ as 79th General Assembly opens

11 september 2024 - 05:42:26
New York, US (PANA) - The 79th session of the UN General Assembly opened on Tuesday in New York, with [...] Full text...

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New use of cluster bombs threatens global ban, report warns

10 september 2024 - 05:16:13
Geneva, Switzerland (PANA) - Cluster bomblets continue to kill thousands of civilians, mostly children, and the new use of this [...] Full text...

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UN peacekeepers saving lives but need stronger political support and resources, top official urges

09 september 2024 - 20:05:54
New York, US (PANA) - As conflicts grow more complex and armed groups increasingly weaponize low-cost technologies like improvised explosive [...] Full text...

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Palestinian UN proposal demands Israel leave Gaza and the West Bank in 6 months

09 september 2024 - 19:58:43
New Yor, US (PANA) - A draft Palestinians resolution submitted to the UN Monday is demanding that Israel end its [...] Full text...

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UN Deputy Secretary-General begins consultations with Libyan officials

09 september 2024 - 12:43:00
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs, Rosemary DiCarlo, on Sunday began consultations in [...] Full text...

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US Special Envoy for Sudan travels to Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Türkiye in efforts to end Sudan war

09 september 2024 - 05:40:11
Washington, DC, US (PANA) - U.S. Special Envoy for Sudan Tom Perriello is travelling to Riyadh, Cairo, and Ankara to [...] Full text...

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Sudanese Government rejects UN fact-finding mission's recommendations

08 september 2024 - 18:32:59
Port Sudan, Sudan (PANA) - Sudan on Sunday rejected a report by a UN Fact-Finding Commission, saying it was politically [...] Full text...

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