When the United Nations was established in 1945, Africa was largely absent. Only four African countries were present at the creation of the new world body; the rest remained under colonial rule. Nearly eighty years later, Africa’s presence at the UN is still defined more by symbolism than by realContinue Reading

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More than 700 people have been killed and 2,800 injured in just five days since fighting escalated in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) between January 26-30, UN Secretary-General spokesperson Stephane Dujarric told reporters Friday. “The WHO (World Health Organization) and its partners conducted an assessment withContinue Reading

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