“Wicked” star Cynthia Erivo to host 78th Tony Awards
The British actress and singer, whose parents are Nigerian, said was ‘proud and excited’ to have been chosen.Sourced from Africanews
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What is social justice and how is the UN helping make it a reality?
In recent years, the term “social justice” has become a significant part of public discourse, often invoked in discussions about equality, human rights, and societal reforms. But what exactly does social justice mean, and why is it so important? Source UN News
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Ukraine: Three years of war reverses progress for women and girls
Three years of war in Ukraine have reversed decades of progress for women and girls, leaving millions in urgent need of support, according to UN Women. Source UN News
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Civilians at breaking point in eastern DR Congo warns top aid official, in call to resume talks
As the Security Council prepared to gather on Wednesday to debate the international community’s response to the growing emergency in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the UN’s top aid official there urged all warring parties to allow lifesaving relief supplies to reach the most vulnerable. UN Africa News
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DR CONGO: Live updates as Security Council holds emergency meeting
Intensifying violence in the eastern region of the Democratic Republic of the Congo continues to displace thousands as the Rwanda-backed M23 armed group threatens to march on the distant capital, Kinshasa, and the UN Security Council is expected to hold an emergency meeting this afternoon. App users can follow our live coverage here. UN Africa News
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‘Fragile stability’ in Libya increasingly at risk, Security Council hears
The dream of a civil, democratic and prosperous Libya remains unfulfilled 14 years after the revolution that led to the overthrow of the Gaddafi regime, the head of UN Political and Peacebuilding Affairs told the Security Council on Wednesday. UN Africa News
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South Africa’s budget postponed amid coalition dispute
National Assembly Speaker Thoko Didiza told lawmakers that such a postponement had never occurred in the past 30 years. The budget is now expected to be tabled on 12 March.Sourced from Africanews
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Kenyan MP charged with forging University certificates
Prosecutors claim Koimburi forged his high school certificate and two university course participation certificatesSourced from Africanews
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Why have Rwanda-backed rebels seized 2 Congolese cities and is there an end in sight?
Rwanda-backed rebels have captured two key cities in Congo’s mineral-rich east in less than a month after a major escalation in their yearslong fighting against overstretched and weakened Congolese forces.Sourced from Africanews
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After 500 days of war, Gaza’s living conditions are dire
Palestinians say the Gaza Strip is not fit for habitation after 500 days of devastating war between Israel and Hamas.Sourced from Africanews
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