In UN debate, Caribbean nations spotlight negative impacts of indebtedness, ‘de-risking’
Sep 24, 2016, at 02:51 pm
New York, Sept 24 (Just Earth News): Two Caribbean island nations took to the podium at the United Nations General Assembly on Friday to highlight their vulnerabilities, including indebtedness and poor access to financing for development.
At UN debate, leaders from Africa’s Sahel region spotlight efforts to keep peace, combat terrorism
Sep 24, 2016, at 02:41 pm
New York, Sept 24 (Just Earth News): Peace and security are vital conditions for security and development, leaders from Africa’s Sahel region told the United Nations General Assembly on Friday, laying out their plans to end conflict, counter terrorism and press ahead with meeting the Gaols of the 2030 Agenda.
Sep 22, 2016, at 02:16 pm
New York, Sept 22 (Just Earth News):Addressing the United Nations General Assembly, the Vice-President of Kenya on Wednesday implored the UN Security Council to align the mandate of the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) to the threat levels in that neighbouring country, and to provide adequate, predictable funding and other support for the Mission.