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More than 7 million now on HIV treatment across Africa: UNAIDS

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A new report says the number of people in Africa receiving antiretroviral treatment increased from less than 1 million in 2005 to 7.1 million in 2012, with nearly 1 million added in the…

21 May 2013 / Listen /

UN chief asks Mozambican President to be Education Champion

Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon meeting with H.E. Armando Emilio Guebuza, President of the Republic of Mozambique. [UN Photo/Eskinder Debebe]

The President of Mozambique Armando Guebuza has agreed to act as an education champion at the request of the…

21 May 2013 / Listen /

UN refugee agency working to contain cholera epidemic in Niger

Malian refugees at the Mangaizé refugee camp in northern Niger. [UNHCR/ H.Caux]

The United Nations refugee agency (UNHCR) and its partners are working in Niger to contain a cholera epidemic in…

21 May 2013 / Listen /

Chinese actress Li Bingbing advocates for saving African elephants

Chinese actress Li Bingbing, UNEP Goodwill Ambassador. UNEP Photo

China's leading actress has called for greater effort to end the illegal ivory trade, which experts say is fueling…

21 May 2013 / Listen /
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