The head of the U.N. refugee agency warned on Monday that displacement crises in Lebanon and Sudan could worsen, but said tighter border measures were not the solution, calling them ineffective and sometimes unlawful. Addressing more than 100 diplomats and ministers in Geneva at UNHCR’s annual meeting, Filippo Grandi said an unprecedented 123 million people […]
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned on Sunday that any attacks against peacekeepers “may constitute a war crime,” his spokesperson said after Israeli tanks burst through the gates of a peacekeeping base in southern Lebanon. It was the latest accusation of Israeli violations and attacks against the U.N. peacekeeping mission, known as UNIFIL, in recent […]
The United States and Germany have launched a $40 million Coastal States Stability Mechanism (CSSM) regional initiative to strengthen stability in northern Ghana and the coastal West African countries of Benin and Togo. As a multi-year joint U.S.-Germany conflict prevention initiative, the CSSM works with government counterparts and local communities to strengthen the state’s […]
The world’s 26 poorest countries, home to 40% of the most poverty-stricken people, are more in debt than at any time since 2006 and increasingly vulnerable to natural disasters and other shocks, a new World Bank report showed on Sunday. The report finds that these economies are poorer today on average than they were on the […]
Cameroon has outlawed any discussion about the health of 91-year-old President Paul Biya, a letter shared by the interior ministry said, after Biya’s prolonged absence fueled widespread speculation he was unwell. Earlier this week, the authorities put out statements saying the president was on a private visit to Geneva and in good health, dismissing reports […]
Panelists on food labelling at the Ninth Africa Nutrition Conference in Cape Coast have advocated accurate nutrient profiling to inform consumers and ensure public safety. They also called for the effective implementation of regulatory frameworks on clearer and informative food labelling for consumers. The conference is on the theme: “The road to ensuring a healthy […]
Israel’s ambassador to Ghana, Roey Gilad, has launched a scathing critique of Al Jazeera, accusing the media network of functioning as a propaganda tool in the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas. The war, which began on October 7, 2023, has resulted in significant casualties on both sides and continues to draw global attention as […]
The head of the U.N. International Organization for Migration, or IOM, is calling for safe migration to and from the Gulf countries as the dangerous eastern Horn of Africa route claims more lives. The so-called eastern route runs from the Horn of Africa to Saudi Arabia and the Persian Gulf by way of Ethiopia, Djibouti, […]
Industry leaders and stakeholders in the agricultural sector from West African countries gathered in Accra last Friday for the “Information and Exchange” workshop. The workshop marked a significant milestone in the operationalisation of the West African Pesticide Registration Committee (WAPRC). The event, aimed at addressing regulatory challenges and fostering collaboration, was lauded by experts as […]
The United Nations Resident Coordinator, Charles Abani, has emphasised the need for urban planning policies in the country to prioritise environmental sustainability. He has consequently called for energy-efficient infrastructure, effective waste management systems, and the promotion of green public transport to ensure that cities remain sustainable and liveable amidst the rapid urbanisation. Mr Abani further […]
