Avian Flu Reported in 108 Countries Across Five Continents, Says UN Health Agency December 17, 2024 The United Nations health agency, the World Health Organization (WHO), has reported that the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) virus, commonly known as bird flu, has been detected in 108 countries across five continents. The virus has caused significant … Read more
Avian flu reported in 108 countries across five continents, says UN health agency 17 December 2024, 12:00 PM The highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 virus has been reported in 108 countries across five continents, according to the latest update from the World Health Organization (WHO). The virus has caused significant losses in the poultry … Read more
Around 90,000 Children Impacted by Cyclone Chido in Mozambique December 17, 2024 Maputo, Mozambique – Cyclone Chido, a Category 4 storm that made landfall in Mozambique on December 6, has left a devastating impact on the country, particularly affecting children. According to the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), an estimated 90,000 children in Mozambique have … Read more
Around 90,000 Children Impacted by Cyclone Chido in Mozambique December 17, 2024 Maputo, Mozambique – UNICEF estimates that around 90,000 children have been impacted by Cyclone Chido, which made landfall in Mozambique on December 14, 2024. The cyclone brought heavy rainfall and strong winds, causing widespread damage and flooding. Initial reports indicate that at least … Read more
WFP delivers aid to over 800,000 in Sudan KHARTOUM, Sudan – The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has delivered food assistance to over 800,000 people in Sudan in recent weeks, providing vital support to vulnerable families facing hunger and malnutrition. The assistance, which included wheat flour, sorghum, lentils, vegetable oil, and fortified blended food, … Read more
Dates Fixed for 2026 Ministerial Conference in Cameroon December 16, 2024 – Geneva – The World Trade Organization (WTO) has announced that the 13th Ministerial Conference (MC13) will be held in Yaoundé, Cameroon, from December 15-17, 2026. The decision was taken during a virtual meeting of the WTO’s General Council, the organization’s highest decision-making body. … Read more
MC14 host Cameroon formally accepts Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies 16 December 2024, Geneva — Cameroon has formally accepted the Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies, becoming the 22nd WTO member to do so. The Agreement, which was adopted by the WTO’s 12th Ministerial Conference (MC12) in June 2022, is the first multilateral agreement on fisheries in the … Read more
World News in Brief Death toll rises in Darfur At least 131 people have been killed and 200 injured in recent clashes between rival ethnic groups in Darfur, western Sudan, according to the UN. The violence, which erupted on Friday, is the worst in the region for months. The UN has called for an immediate … Read more
Migrant Workers ‘Indispensable’ to Global Economic Growth: UN Labour Agency Geneva, 16 December 2024 The UN’s International Labour Organization (ILO) released a report today highlighting the indispensable role of migrant workers in the global economic system. The report, titled “Migrant Workers: Essential Contributors to Global Economic Growth,” argues that the contributions of migrant workers are … Read more
Ukraine: Humanitarian Crisis Worsens Amid Winter Freeze, Daily Attacks December 16, 2024 Kyiv, Ukraine – The humanitarian crisis in Ukraine continues to deteriorate as the country faces a relentless barrage of Russian attacks and a crippling winter freeze. Subzero Temperatures and Power Outages With temperatures plummeting below freezing, millions of Ukrainians are struggling to stay … Read more