United Nations
United Nations
United Nations
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Water bankruptcy is not a too distant threat for South Africa
South Africa faces a growing crisis of water bankruptcy, as highlighted by a UN report. Mismanagement and pollution threaten water systems, impacting food security and economic stability. Regions like Knysna…
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South Africa to withdraw troops from UN mission in DR Congo
SA will withdraw its 700 troops from the UN peacekeeping mission in the DRC before the end of the year, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced on Saturday.
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Trump withdraws US from key climate treaty, deepening global pullback
Trump withdraws US from UN climate framework and 65 other global organizations, sparking legal challenges and concerns over global climate action.
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UN champions disability inclusion: ‘No one should be left behind’
UN marks IDPD 2025, highlighting disability inclusion and the advocacy of Nontuleko Makhohliso, promoting an accessible society for all.
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Global inequality creates dangerous ‘pandemic cycle,’ UN report warns
High levels of inequality are making the world more vulnerable to pandemics while creating a vicious cycle that threatens both public health and economic stability, according to a major new…
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France leads Western nations in historic recognition of Palestinian State at UN summit
NEW YORK – French President Emmanuel Macron led a wave of Western nations in officially recognising a Palestinian state during a landmark United Nations summit Monday, defying Israel and its key…
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UN rights chief demands end to ‘carnage’ in Gaza City
The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Turk, condemned Israel’s ground assault on Gaza City as “utterly unacceptable.”
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How homes and cities must adapt for a growing older population
Africa’s ageing population is set to nearly quadruple by 2050 – from roughly 74 million today to more than 235 million people aged 60 and older.
