UN and US press South Sudan to prepare for elections
“As I have stated before, elections have the potential to be a nation-building moment, or a catastrophe,” the UN envoy for South Sudan, Nicholas Haysom, told the Security Council.
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UN to create world-first global treaty on plastic pollution
The amount of plastic trash entering the oceans is forecast to triple by 2040.
Five African Presidents Launch Global Fund’s US$18 Billion Campaign to Restore Progress Against AIDS, TB and Malaria Amid COVID-19 Disruption
“In the face of the catastrophic impact of COVID-19 on the fight against HIV, TB and malaria, the choice is stark: We either increase funding, or we abandon hope of finally defeating these epidemics by 2030,” Peter Sands, Executive Director of the Global Fund.
Uganda appoints US-blacklisted spy to head police force
Major General Abel Kandiho was recalled late Tuesday from his posting as security envoy in South Sudan.
Media: Liberal US Supreme Court justice Stephen Breyer to retire
US President Joe Biden has pledged to nominate a Black woman to the court in the event of a vacancy.
COVID-19 cases registered worldwide passes 300 million
WHO says Omicron should not be categorized as mild, as it “is hospitalizing people and it is killing people”.
Points of friction between the US and Russia
Russia and the United States holding talks in Geneva and expected to touch on disputes between them.
Ugandan government challenges court order for release of acclaimed author
Kakwenza Rukirabashaija was arrested at his home just days after Christmas.
Key points from President Joe Biden address marking anniversary of Capitol insurrection
President Joe Biden argues that U.S democracy is in jeopardy.
President Joe Biden calls Donald Trump a selfish liar
Joe Biden took off the gloves after a year of largely ignoring Trump.
