"AFRICA"

The World Health Organization (WHO), the United Kingdom, South Africa, and the UN Secretary-General host a high-level event aimed at building stronger political consensus for a coordinated global response to COVID-19.

Briefing by Stephane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.

Africa could gain 89 billion US dollars annually by curbing Illicit Financial Flows (IFFs) according to a new report from the United Nations Conference of Trade and Development (UNCTAD). UNTV CH

Briefing by Stephane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.

The World Health Organization (WHO) announced today that it has reach an agreement with its partners to make some 120 million COVID-19 rapid tests available to low and middle-income countries.WHO

With its key location along main international shipping routes and 3,300 kilometres of coastline, Somalia’s potential as a key maritime player came to the fore recently as it marked World Maritime Day. UNSOM

The President of the European Council Charles Michel said, “the European Union is defending the rules-based international order and cooperation based on universal values. The European Union wants to be stronger, more autonomous, and firmer, to defend a fairer world.” UNIFEED

Amid a potential global shortage in influenza vaccines and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the World Health Organization (WHO) has advised countries to protect the elderly and health workers first. UNTV CH

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said the COVID-19 pandemic is a “clear test of international cooperation – a test we have essentially failed” as a result of a “lack of global preparedness, cooperation, unity and solidarity.” UNIFEED

Battles have been won in fighting the Desert Locust upsurge in East Africa, but the campaign is not over yet. FAO