World News in Brief: Haiti latest, plastic tide in Samoa, Bakery boost in Ukraine,...
More than 700,000 people are displaced in the country – over half of whom are children – with recent violence in the capital Port-au-Prince...
Continue the Struggle, Keep the Faith and Hold the Line
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By Dr. Maulana Karenga —
By the time this column is read, there will be evidence of a winner of this presidential...
The Yard Brings Together Alumni, Students And Supporters For Kamala Harris
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The Yard—Howard’s cultural center—hosts Harris and a community united by legacy, leadership and resilience.
By Rachel Bunch, Essence —
The Yard, the heart...
Harris Lost After Democrats “Abandoned Working Class People”
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“The American people are angry and want change. And they’re right,” Sanders said.
By Sharon Zhang , Truthout —
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont)...
Assessment of the Needs of Populations Affected by the Demarcation of the Cameroon-Nigeria Border
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In 2002, the International Court of Justice issued a ruling on the border dispute between Cameroon and Nigeria. To facilitate the...
The Haitians of Springfield, a Trump campaign target, brace for his presidency
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Many in the Ohio community are worried and praying after he won the election.
By Danielle Paquette, Washington Post —
This was the...
Strikes in Gaza, Lebanon, as aid teams support ‘overwhelmed’ burns centre
Beit Lahiya town in northern Gaza and Nuseirat refugee camp in the centre of the enclave were the focus of dawn strikes, local media...
Sudan launches first malaria vaccine in landmark child health initiative
On Monday, The Federal Ministry of Health, in partnership with the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF), the World Health Organization (WHO) and Gavi, the Vaccine...
IOM Intensifies Response to Cholera Outbreak in Renk Amid Risks to Displaced Populations
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Renk, 5 November 2024 – The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has intensified its response to a cholera outbreak that has...
The clock is ticking for the government to do what is right for this...
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By Ben Jealous —
The state of Alabama destroyed their homes. Your federal tax dollars helped pay for it.
We are checking back in...
Black male votes matter! – By Rev. Irene Monroe
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By Rev. Irene Monroe —
The last time I saw a huge gathering of Black men was the Million Man March in...
Why Trump is bad for Africa
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By Julius Ogunro, Vanguard —
The US presidential election is only a few days away and polls show Vice President Kamala Harris...
Women raped in war-hit Sudan die by suicide, activists say
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By Ian Wafula, BBC —
Warning: This story contains details some may find distressing.
Several women have taken their lives in Sudan’s central...
To Vote or Not to Vote and for Who? And Will It Matter?
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November 4, 2024 Edition of Vantage Point
An open forum with the Professor, Dr. Ron Daniels. Audience call in at (212) 209-2877....
World Urban Forum: The search for solutions to the global housing crisis moves to...
What is the World Urban Forum?The World Urban Forum (WUF), a major UN conference on sustainable urban development, was set up in 2001 to...
Holding Trump accountable for a lifetime of anti-Black racism
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Holding Trump accountable for a lifetime of anti-Black racism.
By Clarence Lusane, TomDispatch —
Donald Trump was the worst president for Black people...
Hunger and cholera crises escalate in South Sudan, as needs surge
The UN World Food Programme (WFP), World Health Organization (WHO) and UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) have raised the alarm over worsening hunger, malnutrition, and...
Stop the Assault on Palestinians in Gaza and on those Trying to Help Them...
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New York/ Geneva/ Rome – We the leaders of 15 United Nations and humanitarian organizations urge, yet again, all parties fighting in...
A Historic Closing Argument
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By Stacy Brown, Sr. and Greer Marshall —
With just one week until the pulse of the nation beats at the ballot...
Concerns for our people, struggle and world
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By Dr. Maulana Karenga —
No one can miss or mistake the deep and insistent anxiety, apprehension and righteous anger that precede...
Stories from the UN Archive: What UNRWA built
UNRWA was established by UN Member States in 1949 to carry out direct relief and development programmes for Palestinian people who lost their homes...
War in Ukraine: Live updates from the Security Council and the field
The UN Security Council is due to meet in emergency session shortly after 3pm New York time on Wednesday on Ukraine, amid unconfirmed reports...
IOM Expands Mpox Appeal to Reach Migrants and IDPs Across Africa
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Geneva, 30 October 2024 – In response to the escalating number of people affected by the mpox outbreak, spreading across parts...
IOM Director General's Message on International Youth Day 2024
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IOM Director General's Message on International Youth Day 2024
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