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October 12
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Congo-Brazzaville: Life-Saving Pneumonia Vaccine Now Available for Free in Republic of Congo - Unicef
The Republic of the Congo has taken an important step to improve children's health by introducing a new vaccine against pneumonia free of charge, the United Nations Children Fund... Read more »
July 26
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Central Africa: Ten Nations Act to Protect Forests
Ten Central African countries will take part in a United Nations-backed initiative that will help them set up national forest monitoring systems and strengthen cooperation among... Read more »
March 7
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Congo-Brazzaville: UN Steps In After Ammo Blast
The United Nations humanitarian office said today it has deployed a team to the Republic of Congo to support authorities after the explosions earlier this week at an ammunition... Read more »
March 6
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Congo-Brazzaville: UN Chief Saddened At Loss of Life in Arms Depot Explosion
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today voiced his profound sadness at the loss of life and destruction caused by the accidental explosion of an ammunition depot in the capital city of... Read more »
October 14, 2011
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Congo-Kinshasa: Funding Shortfall Threatens Food for 120,000, UN Warns
Some 120,000 refugees who fled ethnic violence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (RDC) two years ago to seek shelter in the neighbouring Republic of Congo, will go without... Read more »
October 11, 2011
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West Africa: Cholera Outbreak 'One of Worst Ever' - UN
The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) called today for an urgent increase in the efforts to combat "one of the worst ever" cholera outbreaks affecting large numbers of people... Read more »
October 4, 2011
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Congo-Brazzaville: Fate of Disappeared Still an Issue in Country - UN
The legacy of internal fighting in the Republic of the Congo over a decade ago still lingers on, with the fate of those who disappeared remaining a mystery, a United Nations human... Read more »
April 27, 2011
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Cote d'Ivoire: Urgent Need to Boost Humanitarian Aid - UN
The post-electoral crisis in Côte d'Ivoire may have ended but thousands of civilians are still suffering from the consequences of the four months of turmoil that engulfed the... Read more »
April 14, 2011
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Africa: Ministers Pledge to Combat Non-Communicable Diseases in UN-Backed Document
African health ministers have adopted a United Nations-backed declaration calling for urgent action against non-communicable diseases, including heart conditions, diabetes, cancer... Read more »
March 2, 2011
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Central Africa: UN Opens Office to Promote Peace in Region
The United Nations today opened a new political office designed to support the efforts of Central African nations to consolidate peace and prevent conflict, as well as to tackle... Read more »
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