UN releases $100M in bid to prevent famine in 7 countries
The United Nations released $100 million from an emergency fund Tuesday in a bid to avert famine in seven at-risk ...
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Two South Sudan aid groups suspend operations after workers killed
Two aid groups have suspended operations in parts of eastern South Sudan after gunmen killed two of their workers late ...
Four countries win seats on UN Security Council; 5th goes to runoff
Four countries were elected to two-year terms on the U.N. Security Council on Wednesday in the first major vote held ...
UN increases 2020 budget, adds funds for war crimes inquiries
The United Nations General Assembly Friday adopted a $3.07 billion operating budget that for the first time includes funding for ...
Mideast conflicts, Brexit to take centre stage at UN
The Israeli-Palestinian conflict, the threat posed by Iran and Britain’s fraught exit from the European Union are likely topics Thursday ...
UNDP pledges more support to Parliament
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has pledged to partner with Parliament on civic education and continuous training of the ...
UN: Burundi primed for genocide
The U.N. Commission of Inquiry on Burundi said Wednesday that the country, following years of political turmoil, was primed for a genocide. The commission's warning, contained ...
Entebbe UN base to remain as member states put off relocation to Nairobi
The United Nations Regional Services Centre in Entebbe will not be relocated to Nairobi as had been earlier recommended by ...
UN Moves to Help Combat Sexual Abuse in Its Ranks
The United Nations on Tuesday took steps to tackle sexual exploitation and abuse within its ranks, naming an array of ...
New UN Report Shows North Korea Avoiding Sanctions
A new report by the United Nations shown to the Security Council Friday claims North Korea is working to ensure ...
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VJ Junior concedes defeat after being trounced by NUP candidate in Nakawa
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