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    Omanyano ovanhu koikundaneki yomalungula kashili paveta, Commisiner Sakaria takunghilile Veronika Haulenga

UN

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Namibia

INTERVIEW: Rinaani Musutua Calls for Universal Basic Income Grant Amid UN Report on Extreme Poverty

  Prominent social activist Rinaani Musutua has strongly criticized the Namibian government's decision to extend the Harambe grant, which provides a conditional N$600 monthly allowance to select recipients. Musutua argues that this approach mirrors the failed food bank concept, as highlighted by the Auditor General, due to difficulties in identifying intended beneficiaries. Musutua emphasized that the extension, which excludes communities like Huachanas, will lead to an administrative burden, high costs, […]

todayOctober 14, 2024 34

World

High-Level UN Meeting Kicks Off in New York as Leaders Tackle Global Challenges

Nearly 120 Heads of State and Government have gathered in New York for the High-Level UN meeting, where the general debate is set to begin. UN Secretary-General António Guterres urged member states to revive multilateralism amid global crises. US President Joe Biden is expected to address the Assembly on Tuesday. Jody Jacobs is there for us and now reports from the United Nations in New York.  

todaySeptember 25, 2024 8

Africa

Sudan’s civilians urgently need protection: the options for international peacekeeping

    By Jenna Russo, City University of New York   In September 2024, the United Nations’ independent fact-finding mission to Sudan issued its first report. Citing grave human rights violations amounting to war crimes and crimes against humanity, the report called for the immediate deployment of an independent and impartial force to protect civilians. Nearly 18 months after the outbreak of fighting, the humanitarian situation in Sudan has become […]

todaySeptember 18, 2024 6

World

UN halts World Food Programme conveys in Gaza

The World Food Programme has paused the movements of its employees in Gaza until further notice. This after a WFP team came under fire on Tuesday night a few metres from an Israeli checkpoint at the Wadi Gaza bridge. The United Nations has once again called on all parties to the conflict to respect international humanitarian law. Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York.  

todayAugust 29, 2024 12

Namibia

UN Allocates N$53.3 Million to Support Namibians Affected by Severe Drought

The United Nations has allocated N$53.3 million (roughly US$3 million) from the Central Emergency Response Fund to assist over 163,000 Namibians hit by the worst drought in a century. UN spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric reported that the drought has depleted 84% of Namibia’s food reserves, with nearly half of the population facing severe food insecurity from July to September. Acting Emergency Relief Coordinator Joyce Msuya emphasized that this funding will support […]

todayAugust 28, 2024 21

World

UN forced to temporarily halt aid deliveries in Gaza

A Senior United Nation official says it has been forced to pause its humanitarian aid deliveries in Gaza. Speaking to reporters in New York on Monday, the top security official said the security situation has now become extremely dangerous for the UN to operate. Here's Jody Jacobs reporting for us:  

todayAugust 27, 2024 18

World

More calls for a Gaza ceasefire at Thursday’s UN Security Council

United Nations humanitarians reiterated their calls for an urgent ceasefire in Gaza. International NGO, Save the Children's representative told a special UN Security Council meeting on Thursday that the polio outbreak in Gaza is going to have devastating consequences for the children there, if something is not done soon. Corresponding for us is Jody Jacobs from New York where the Un is Headquartered.  

todayAugust 23, 2024 26

World

Violence costs the world nearly 20 trillion dollars

The UN Security Council on Wednesday heard that violence cost the world nearly 20 trillion dollars last year. The United Nations says that is 13.5 percent of global GDP. At a special high-level session of the council, Sierra Leone's Foreign Minister called on members to do more to prevent ever increasing conflicts around the world. Jody Jacobs reports for us from the United Nations in New York.  

todayAugust 22, 2024 13

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