A recent study has found that cassava, a traditional root crop that is a staple for millions of Africans, could prove to be a key factor in helping farmers deal with climate ... Read more »
The UN body has called for children to be consulted in urban planning and development as most children will grow up in towns and cities in future. The agency cited development ... Read more »
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon's first state visit has left behind a raging controversy after his call for the country to embrace gay rights. Read more »
Tensity remains in the south-eastern town of Kufra, where the death toll from recent inter-ethnic clashes has left at least 100 people dead, the United Nations reported. Read more »
The UN is calling for more funding to help the nearly 130,000 people who have been displaced by fighting in northern Mali. Read more »
Expanding the yield of smallscale agriculture is vital – not only to feed those in need, but to ensure global stability and preserve the environment. These were among the ... Read more »
Sustainable farming practices, environmental stewardship and global food security will take centre stage at the 35th session of the Governing Council of the International Fund for ... Read more »
This year is the 20th anniversary of the world's biggest refugee camp, set up by aid agencies in 1991 to accomodate displaced people, mostly Somalis. Read more »
The Kenyan Treasury has turned down a proposal by civil society groups to set up a trust fund to fight HIV/Aids. They say the government does not have enough money to fund the ... Read more »
The appeal was filed by the Attorney General after an arrest warrant was issued for Sudanese President Omar Al Bashir to be handed over to the International Criminal Court should ... Read more »
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