Humanitarians launch $877 million plan for Burkina Faso

Humanitarians launch $877 million plan for Burkina Faso

The funding will support some 3.1 million people, as the West African country continues to face the worst humanitarian crisis in its history.  Armed group activity, and military operations, have led to widespread displacement, with nearly two million citizens uprooted.  Human rights abuses and violations, and political instability – including two coup d’états last year…

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UN mission signs new plan for election security in Central African Republic

UN mission signs new plan for election security in Central African Republic

The security plan represents “an essential tool” paving the way for the coming local elections, UN mission spokesperson Vladimir Monteiro said. Voters will be casting ballots in local elections for the first time since 1988. The Government of CAR and the UN stabilization mission (MINUSCA) signed a new plan on Tuesday amid recent flaring tensions….

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Caribbean sees first regional launch of global plan on early warning systems

Caribbean sees first regional launch of global plan on early warning systems

The event aimed to mobilize Prime Ministers to support the Early Warnings for All initiative (EW4ALL) in the face of mounting climate hazards.  2021 was the region’s fourth costliest hurricane season on record, with 21 named storms, including seven hurricanes.   Protecting vulnerable communities  UN Secretary-General António Guterres announced EW4ALL at the COP27 climate change…

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