Uganda: UN chief calls for ‘inclusive, transparent and peaceful’ elections
The UN chief on Wednesday issued a call for an “inclusive, transparent and peaceful” election process across Uganda, a day ahead of the polls opening.
UN agencies, partners establish global Ebola vaccine stockpile
In a major milestone in the fight against deadly diseases, United Nations agencies and humanitarian partners announced on Tuesday, the establishment of a global Ebola vaccine stockpile, to help control future epidemics by ensuring timely access to vaccines for populations at risk, during outbreaks.
West Africa: Democracy ‘a constant process’ top UN official tells Security Council
While elections are one-time events, “democracy is a constant process of deliberation and consultation” where dialogue provides an “important arena for the building of national consensus”, the top UN official in West Africa told the Security Council on Monday.
Pope appeals to Americans to protect democracy and promote reconciliation
Pope Francis appeals to Americans to maintain a high sense of responsibility and promote democracy and reconciliation in the wake of the violent assault on Capitol Hill.
Terror attack kills 14 in Cameroon
At least 14 people have been killed after a suicide bomber targeted a crowd fleeing a terror attack in Cameroon. The attack comes in the wake of a roadside bombing this week that killed five people. Pope Francis has prayed for peace in the nation and reached out to defenseless Cameroonians who continue to suffer…
Uganda Opposition Candidate, Citing Abuses, Petitions International Court
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Pro-democracy voices across the board decry violence at US Capitol
Faith-based organizations, political leaders across the world and many representatives of the US Republican Party have condemned violent actions of a mob, loyal to President Trump, that stormed the US Capitol in an attempt to overturn America’s presidential election.
Venezuela’s ruling party takes control of Congress after dispute vote
Socialist party allies of President Nicolas Maduro have officially taken control of the nation’s Congress, following a widely-boycotted election in early December.
UN condemns back-to-back attacks in Central African Republic
The UN mission in the Central African Republic (CAR) condemned, in the strongest terms, succeeding assaults launched by armed groups in Damara on Saturday and Bangassou on Sunday.
A Continent Where the Dead Are Not Counted
All 54 African countries put together have registered fewer Covid deaths than France. That doesn’t mean people aren’t dying from