U.S. Supports Justice and Security Dialogue in Plateau State: The United States government is partnering with the Plateau State government to promote peace and security in the region through a Justice and Security Dialogue project. U.S. Ambassador W. Stuart Symington and the Plateau State Governor Rt. Honorable Simon Lalong attended one of the dialogue events in Jos on … [Read more...] about U.S. Supports Justice and Security Dialogue in Plateau State
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In Niger, Security Council links aid and development in fight against Boko Haram
In Niger, Security Council links aid and development in fight against Boko Haram: The Security Council – which is in the Lake Chad Basin to draw attention to the humanitarian and development needs of a region grappling with Boko Haram's terror – visited for the first time Niger, one of the poorest countries in the world. Addressing media in Niamey, … [Read more...] about In Niger, Security Council links aid and development in fight against Boko Haram
Democratic Republic of the Congo defence and security forces committed serious human rights violations in December 2016
Democratic Republic of the Congo defence and security forces committed serious human rights violations in December 2016: Defence and security forces in the Democratic Republic of the Congo used excessive, disproportionate and at times lethal force to prevent and contain demonstrations in December 2016, a UN report published today has found. According to the report by the UN … [Read more...] about Democratic Republic of the Congo defence and security forces committed serious human rights violations in December 2016
Secretary-General Appoints Major General Tesfay Gidey Hailemichael of Ethiopia as Force Commander, United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei
Secretary-General Appoints Major General Tesfay Gidey Hailemichael of Ethiopia as Force Commander, United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei: United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres today announced the appointment of Major General Tesfay Gidey Hailemichael of Ethiopia as Force Commander for the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei … [Read more...] about Secretary-General Appoints Major General Tesfay Gidey Hailemichael of Ethiopia as Force Commander, United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei
Water Efficient Maize for Africa (WEMA) aims to enhance food security and improve rural livelihoods
Water Efficient Maize for Africa (WEMA) aims to enhance food security and improve rural livelihoods: The Water Efficient Maize for Africa (WEMA) Project – an international private-public partnership – show cased new insect-protected maize hybrids earlier this month in Gatyana (Willowvale) in the Eastern Cape. The programme aims to enhance food security and improve rural … [Read more...] about Water Efficient Maize for Africa (WEMA) aims to enhance food security and improve rural livelihoods
