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Monthly Archives: June, 2017

SDGs implementation in Ghana gets needed political backing

The acceptance by President Nana Addo Danquah Akuffo Addo of Ghana to chair the national High Level Inter-ministerial Committee on the Sustainable Development Goals...

Achim Steiner assumes office as UNDP boss

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has welcomed Achim Steiner as he begins a four-year term as Administrator of the organisation. Mr. Steiner’s appointment as...

UNIDO, others explore industrialisation, investment in Africa

Parliamentarians, policymakers, public and private investors, and representatives of civil society have discussed investing in the industrialisation process of developing countries, particularly in Africa....

Confederation Cup: Cameroon, Russia, others crash out

African Champion, Cameroon, has crashed out of the current FIFA Confederation Cup in Russia, with a 1-3 loss to World Champion, Germany in the...

Yemen cholera outbreak worst in the world – WHO, UNICEF

The deadly cholera outbreak in Yemen is the direct consequence of two years of heavy conflict, the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the United...

Nigeria takes lead, develops National Policy for Controlled Medicines

Nigeria is stepping out as the first country in Africa to roll-out a novel National Policy for Controlled Medicines (NPCM). Experts from diverse fields comprising...

Palau, Slovenia, Viet Nam ratify Minamata Convention

The Governments of Palau, Thailand, Slovenia and Viet Nam have deposited their instruments of ratification, thereby becoming the 66th to 69th future Parties to...

How GM crops impact environment – Study

A newly released peer-reviewed paper appears to have drawn attention to environmental challenges associated with genetically-modified (GM) crops, as well as the gaps in...

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CSW: UN launches gender equality plan

The UN on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, launched a bold new action agenda to boost rights and achieve gender...
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AfDB, Eritrea sign $19.5m agreement for 12 MW mini-grid project

The African Development Bank Group and Eritrea have signed an agreement for $19.5 million in grant funding for the...

HYPREP applauds centre for Ogoni hydrocarbon remediation

The Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP) has commended the Centre of Excellence for Environmental Restoration (CEER) for its efforts...

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CSW: UN launches gender equality plan

The UN on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, launched a...

AfDB, Eritrea sign $19.5m agreement for 12 MW mini-grid project

The African Development Bank Group and Eritrea have signed...