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Greenhouse gases surged to new highs in 2023, warns UN weather agency
New data released by the UN on Monday indicating that greenhouse gases have hit a record high shows…
‘Climate crunch time is here,’ new UN report warns
Annual greenhouse gas emissions are at an all-time high, and urgent action must be taken to prevent catastrophic…
Nearly half the world’s 1.1 billion poor live in conflict settings
More than a billion people worldwide live in acute poverty and 40 per cent are in countries exposed…
WFP urges African-led solutions for peace, food security in Nigeria
By Tochukwu Bliss, Abuja Amidst rising food insecurity and malnutrition in Nigeria, the United Nations World Food Programme…
The world must step up for girls, UN chief says
As the world marked the International Day of the Girl Child on Friday, a town hall held at UN Headquarters…
End ‘collective amnesia’ over COVID-19, says UN health agency WHO
Our “collective amnesia” about how bad the COVID-19 pandemic was should not prevent us from protecting ourselves and…
1 in 7 children and teens impacted by mental health conditions
Around one in seven children and adolescents aged 10 to 19 are affected by mental health conditions –…
WHO approves first mpox diagnostic test for emergency use
The World Health Organization (WHO) announced on Friday that it has approved the first mpox diagnostic test for…
$1.5bn commitment for education and skills training in lower-middle-income countries
A new $1.5 billion investment, announced on Thursday, will boost education and skills development for millions of the…
UNGA79: Elumelu champions food security, youth empowerment
Africa’s philanthropist, Tony Elumelu, has reiterated his commitment to promoting financial inclusion, youth empowerment and food security for…