Tag: UN
Ooni of Ife, Nigeria to confer prestigious Yoruba title on Mahama
Preparations have reached an advanced stage in Osun State, Nigeria, as one of Africa's most respected traditional rulers prepares to…
Pandemic a ‘major threat’ to Africa’s development – AU
The chairperson of the African Union, Cyril Ramaphosa, has said the coronavirus pandemic is a major threat to developing countries'…
UN warns on ‘excessive force’ in Covid-19 response
The United Nations Human Rights Office has warned countries against using excessive force during the Covid-19 pandemic. The agency urged…
At least 300,000 Africans expected to die in coronavirus pandemic – UN agency
The COVID-19 pandemic will likely kill at least 300,000 Africans and risks pushing 29 million into extreme poverty, the U.N.…
Nigeria gets UN chief’s praise for remarkable coronavirus response
The United Nations Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, has commended Nigeria’s response to the coronavirus pandemic in the country. Guterres, who spoke…