Africa: The UN At 70 - Is It Still Fit for the Purpose?

Vienna — Events are being organised around the world to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations, but a recent seminar held in the Austrian capital was not held to applaud the body's past contributions.

Rather, the 45th International Peace Institute (IPI) Seminar, held from May 6 to 7, saw representatives from the political, NGO, media and military sectors come together to discuss the organisation's capability to deal with the crises and challenges of the future.

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