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Despite gains in reducing poverty, fuelling growth, Africa still needs international funding, training to overcome development challenges, speakers tell General Assembly at 18th plenary meeting.

At the open of the 2019 Annual Meetings of the World Bank Group and International Monetary Fund, IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva urged policymakers to resolve trade tensions, promote sustainable growth and invest in human capital. IMF

General Assembly elects 14 member states to Human Rights Council, appoints new Under-Secretary-General for Internal Oversight Services at 17th plenary meeting.

General Assembly pays tribute to Fiftieth Session President Diogo Freitas Do Amaral, praising statesman as pillar of democracy in Portugal at 16th plenary meeting.

At the global World Food Day ceremony on Wednesday (16 Oct) speakers called for bolder and faster action across sectors to make healthy and sustainable diets available and affordable for all. FAO

Adopting two resolutions, General Assembly endorses political declaration on renewing efforts to realize 2030 Agenda, recognizes observance at 15th plenary meeting.

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

General Assembly adopts political declarations on realizing universal health coverage and helping small island developing states tackle climate change at 14th plenary.

Secretary-General deplores reversals in disarmament efforts, as General Assembly commemorates International Day for Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons.

Secretary-General deplores reversals in disarmament efforts, as General Assembly commemorates International Day for Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons.