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ABUJA � Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari condemns the killing of 37 people by bandits in the northwestern state of Sokoto, his spokesman said Saturday in a statement.
Armed gangs have killed hundreds of people in northwest Nigeria this year and …
"Nigerian President Condemns Latest Killings in Sokoto State" Maize is the cheapest source of calories among the cereal grains, making up about 65% of total food calories consumed by households in Kenya. To meet this demand, maize is produced on 40% of the total crop area � mainly …
"Understanding the political economy of maize in Kenya" United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres departed New York for Kenya on Monday, 8 July.
Shortly after arrival in Nairobi on Tuesday, the Secretary-General went to the Kamakunju area of Nairobi to visit the Jiongoze Project, which aims at reducing vulnerability …
"Activities of Secretary-General in Kenya, 8-11 July" Many women and girls still face enormous challenges to their health, well-being and human rights, Secretary-General Antonio Guterres told a High-level General Assembly meeting on Tuesday conevened to mark the 25th anniversary of the International Conference on Population and Development …
"25 years after population conference, women still face challenges to ‘well-being and human rights’, says UN chief" Border community leaders in South Sudan and Kenya have agreed to use borders as bridges and not barriers for the advancement of their peoples and for regional development.
The leaders applauded efforts by their respective Heads of Governments to sensitize …
"Kenya, South Sudan Leaders Hold Bilateral Meeting At Border Town" Economic and Social Council President Underscores Imperative to Include Women, Young People in Labour Markets amid Worrying Development Trends
The Economic and Social Council convened two interactive discussions today with speakers underscoring the need to more effectively support poorer countries …
"Speakers Urge Governments to Close Spending Gaps, Honour Aid Commitments, as High-Level Political Forum Concludes First Week"