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Universal social protection needs more financing, says ILO
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Universal social protection needs more financing, says ILO

An additional US$1.4 trillion is needed to achieve universal social protection across low- and middle-income countries, the International Labour Organization

Portugal has to “pay costs” for its colonial past
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Portugal has to “pay costs” for its colonial past

Portugal’s president said late on Tuesday (Apr. 23) that his country was responsible for crimes committed during the transatlantic slave

Nairobi residents grapple with floods aftermath
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Nairobi residents grapple with floods aftermath

35 people have died in Kenya since mid-March in flooding events that have affected more than 100,000 people, according to

Over 282 million suffered acute food insecurity in 2023
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Over 282 million suffered acute food insecurity in 2023

Over 282 million people in 59 countries and territories suffered acute food insecurity in 2023, according to the 2024 Global

Africa: About 51 million lives saved  through immunization programme
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Africa: About 51 million lives saved through immunization programme

A landmark study to be published by The Lancet reveals that global immunization efforts have saved an estimated 154 million

Building collapse kills 7 in Ethiopian capital
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Building collapse kills 7 in Ethiopian capital

A residential building collapsed in Ethiopia’s capital during the early hours of Wednesday, claiming the lives of seven individuals who

Burundi: The Talitha Koum centre breaking the taboo surrounding autism
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Burundi: The Talitha Koum centre breaking the taboo surrounding autism

Doctor says early diagnosis is essential in the management of autism as it enables a child to benefit from appropriate

Kenya bans use of plastic bags for organic waste
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Kenya bans use of plastic bags for organic waste

The National Environment Management Authority says organic waste will have to be segregated and placed in 100 per cent biodegradable

At least 16 dead in latest migrant boat tragedy off the coast of Djibouti
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At least 16 dead in latest migrant boat tragedy off the coast of Djibouti

The International Organization for Migration says 77 people, including children, were on board…Read More

Chinese supermarket in Abuja shut for allegedly barring Nigerians
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Chinese supermarket in Abuja shut for allegedly barring Nigerians

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) summoned the supermarket’s owner for investigation following widespread social media outcry…Read More