UNOPS chief resigns over lost millions
The head of a U.N. agency that last year oversaw US$3.4 billion in projects resigned over questions into tens of millions of dollars in agency spending.
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Africa is the world's second-largest and second-most populous continent, home to 54 recognized countries. With the world's youngest population, over 60% of its inhabitants are under the age of 25, creating both opportunities for innovation and challenges for job creation.
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Media group warns of 'fatal danger' to democracies
Polarization fueled by Fox News-like opinion media, disinformation and propaganda is battering democracies, Reporters Without Borders said.
U.N. suspends Russia from rights body
The U.N. General Assembly voted overwhelmingly to suspend Russia from the Human Rights Council, pointing to evidence of grave war crimes in Ukraine.
ILO picks Togo's Houngbo as next chief
The ILO elected Togo's former prime minister, Gilbert Houngbo, to serve as its next director-general, making him the first African to hold the post.
Nations rally behind Ukraine at UNGA
By an overwhelming majority, the U.N. General Assembly approved a resolution that blamed Russia for Ukraine's severe humanitarian crisis.
After 2 years, pandemic 'far from over'
Two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, WHO’s director-general says it is nowhere near the end as nations seek to lift restrictions.
U.N. panel to probe abuses in Ukraine
The U.N. Human Rights Council authorized a panel to investigate abuses and violations of international law from Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Climate report reveals 'atlas of human suffering'
The world's top climate experts sounded the alarm over the consequences of inaction in an exhaustive new report that details the hell of a warming world.
Organizations warn of crisis in Horn of Africa
An estimated 13 million people face severe hunger in Ethiopia, Kenya and Somalia due to the worst drought conditions in decades, WFP said.
Attacks on 'blue helmets' last year claim 25
At least 24 peacekeepers and a civilian working for the United Nations were killed in deliberate attacks during 2021, according to the U.N. Staff Union.
Pandemic, climate, economy top Davos Agenda
Despite U.S.-China tensions, leaders touted cooperation on the pandemic, climate action, and economic recovery during the Davos Agenda virtual gathering.
U.N. authorizes human rights probe of Tigray region's alleged war abuses
The U.N. Human Rights Council created an international commission of experts to investigate the war in Ethiopia.
WHO warns of dangers from Omicron variant
Initial evidence shows the risk from the new variant is "very high" and could cause surges with severe consequences, the U.N. health agency said.
G-20 supports corporate tax overhaul
Leaders at the G-20 summit in Rome endorsed a new measure to hinder multinationals from reaping huge profits where they pay few if any taxes.
Biden pledges 'new era' before U.N. leaders
U.S. President Joe Biden used his first address to the United Nations to reassure other nations his administration is committed to multilateralism.
Extreme climate risks for 1 billion children
Almost half of the world's 2.2 billion children face an "extremely high" potential for deadly exposure to multiple shocks, according to UNICEF.