This article is published in association with United Nations. Military tensions in South Sudan are “rapidly expanding” between Government forces and opposition militia as fighting continues in restive Jonglei state. Briefing journalists based at UN Headquarters in New York on Friday, Anita Kiki Gbeho, Officer in Charge of the UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), said […]South Sudan: ‘All the conditions for a human catastrophe are present’
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This article is published in association with United Nations. Military tensions in South Sudan are “rapidly expanding” between Government forces and opposition militia as fighting continues in restive Jonglei state. Briefing journalists based at UN Headquarters in New York on Friday, Anita Kiki Gbeho, Officer in Charge of the UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), said […]Commission presents new Anti-Racism Strategy to continue building a true Union of Equality
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission adopted the new EU Anti-Racism Strategy, calling for a Europe free from racism where individuals can thrive, fully participate in society and contribute to its stability and prosperity. The strategy builds on the EU Anti-Racism action plan 2020-2025. Over the […]Uganda’s Tenfold Growth Strategy: Lessons from Singapore’s Experience
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This article is published in association with IMF. In 2023, Uganda launched an ambitious growth strategy to expand its economy from USD 50 billion to USD 500 billion by 2040. This ‘ten-fold growth strategy’ is anchored on agro-industrialization, tourism, mineral development, and science and technology innovation (ATMS) to accelerate growth. Achieving this bold ambition could elevate […]‘Intolerable’ suffering in Gaza amid deadly airstrikes, continued aid blockade
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This article is published in association with United Nations. The UN Secretary-General on Tuesday spoke of new “intolerable” suffering for Gazans following the resumption of deadly Israeli airstrikes, underscoring three immediate needs: a renewed ceasefire, unimpeded humanitarian access and the unconditional release of hostages. “We will not give up on these objectives,” António Guterres said during […]European Commission and EIB group lay foundations for a new pan-European investment platform for affordable and sustainable housing
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European Commission and EIB group lay foundations for a new pan-European investment platform for affordable and sustainable housingGeorgia: President Zourabichvili calls on EU to step up and defend its values
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. On Wednesday morning, the President of Georgia Salome Zourabichvili delivered a speech to the European Parliament in Strasbourg. Welcoming President Zourabichvili to the hemicycle, European Parliament President Roberta Metsola said: “When you last visited this House, we discussed your country’s progress towards joining our […]Questions and answers on the Progressive Start of Europe’s New Digital Border System*
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. What is the Entry/Exit System? The Entry/Exit System (EES) is a key step to achieving a European digitalised border control, further reinforcing the EU’s approach to integrated border management. It is the cornerstone of the interoperability architecture, which will allow all border and security […]
