insert_link 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 […] today28 August, 2024
insert_link Africa DRC Faces Delays in Mpox Vaccine Delivery Amidst New Virus Variant Spread The Democratic Republic of Congo no longer expects its first delivery of mpox vaccines this week, as it battles a new virus variant that has spread beyond its borders reports Al Jazeera. Despite promises from the U.S. and Japan, the vaccines are delayed, while the World Health Organization has declared mpox a global public health emergency. today27 August, 2024
insert_link 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: today27 August, 2024
insert_link 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. today23 August, 2024
insert_link 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. today22 August, 2024
insert_link Health / Medical Guterres appeals for a pause in fighting in Gaza so that children can be vaccinated against polio The United Nations Secretary General has added his voice calling for a pause in hostilities in Gaza so that polio vaccines can be distributed. Speaking in New York on Friday, Antonio Guterres called for warring parties to lay down their arms so that humanitarians can safely vaccinate more than half a million children against polio. Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York. today19 August, 2024
insert_link Africa UN Security Council Highlights Impact of Peacekeeping Drawdowns on Women and Girls’ Rights The United Nation Security Council has addressed the negative impacts of abrupt peace-keeping and political mission drawdowns on women and girls’ rights. During the meeting, chaired by Sierra Leonne, the council highlighted how the UN has faced rapid transitions in countries like Mali and Sudan, where host governments forced mission withdrawals. UN Women's Sima Bahous says it's important for women to be included: today9 August, 2024
insert_link Oshiwambo Oshikondo shinasha neameno mehangano loiwana yahangana tashi pula opo SAMIDRC ipewe omayambidido kukondjifwe eerebel Oshikondo shinasha neameno mehangano loiwana yahangana onghela osha pitika opo elongifo lovakalekipo vombili moushilo wa Democratic Republic of Congo, vapewe omayambidido opautekinika opo vadule oku kondjifa ee rebel. Otaku lopotwa omatanga ehangano loilyolongo youmbuwanhu wa Africa SAMIDRC, aa ndjakanekelwa moshitopolwa sho nooli ya Kivu, opo akwafele omatanga eameno loshilongo DRC moku lwifa noku kondjifa ongudu yee rebel do (M23) odo taku lopotwa da kufako etonatelo leenele da yooloka moshitopolwa okudja […] today7 August, 2024
insert_link Oshiwambo Omukwatakanifi moshikondo shelunduluko longhalo yomepo sho UN, atalelapo omuPresident Dr Nangolo Mbumba OmuPresident Dr Nangolo Mbumba okwali euya oku talelwapo kwao eli omukwatakanifi moshikondo shomaupyakadi onghalo yomepo mehangano loiwanayahangana Ms. Reena Ghelani. Omukwatakanifi otaku lopotwa ali pamwe nao eli omukwatakanifi moshikondo osho twoo osho Hopolang Phororo, elilepo ehangano loiwana yahangana mo Namibia. Oshongalele nomupresident Mbumba osho sha ningilwa peumbo lepangelo, osheya konima eshi omutwe woshilongo wali wayandja eingido kutya oshilongo oshili momumbwe yomakwafo opaulumo mumbwe omolwo nghalo yoshikukuta. Ms. Ghelani, moshipopiwa shaye teshiyelifa […] today19 July, 2024
