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Tanzanian contingents of the UN Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) patrol daily between Gamboula and Noufou. It is one of the most dangerous areas in the Central African Republic. Armed men are numerous in this region near the border with Cameroon, attracted by the presence of gold and diamonds. MINUSCA

Algeria and Argentina have been officially recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO) as malaria-free. The certification is granted when a country proves that it has interrupted indigenous transmission of the disease for at least three consecutive years. WHO

Speaking at a special meeting on Africa, UN chief António Guterres said, “the best way to protect refugees and displaced people is to prevent them from having to leave their homes. That means tackling root causes: poverty, conflict, discrimination and exclusion of all kinds.” UNIFEED

UN agencies strongly condemned Thursday’s airstrikes on Yemen’s capital Sana’s that reportedly killed five children and injured dozens more. The agencies also warned of the “brutal toll” on civilians of more than four years of conflict. UNTV CH

UN Assistant Secretary-General for Africa Bintou Keita called upon the Members of the G5-Sahel to “most urgently accelerate the full operationalization of the Joint Force so that it can finally reach its full operational capability.” UNIFEED

More than 20 million babies were born with a low birthweight (less than 2500g; 5.5 pounds) in 2015 representing around one in seven of all births worldwide. Almost three-quarters of these babies were born in Southern Asia and sub-Saharan Africa, where data are most limited. WHO

Some of Nigeria’s most influential and powerful business leaders have reaffirmed their commitment to engage with the United Nations to contribute to the humanitarian response in Borno, Adamawa and Yobe states in Nigeria. OCHA

A new study by the International Finance Corporation (IFC) says there are alternative ways for private sector companies to support the more than 70 million forcibly displaced people, globally – other than humanitarian assistance. IFC / FILE

A joint high-powered United Nations, African Union and Intergovernmental Authority on Development mission has arrived in South Sudan to lend its support to the revitalized peace agreement after the pre-transitional period was extended by six months. UNMISS

During an Arria-formula meeting on Israel’s construction of settlements, Palestinian Foreign Minister Riyad al-Maliki said, “when the US prior to announcing its plan, recognizes Jerusalem as the so-called capital of Israel,” in contravention to Council resolutions and international law, “it is not possible to have faith in such efforts.” UNIFEED