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Guinea-Bissau: Upcoming elections vital to prevent ‘relapse’ into instability, says UN envoy

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José Viegas Filho, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the UN...

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UN envoy says he ‘is ready to go to Idlib’ to help ensure civilian safety amid rising fears of government offensive

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In this file photo, WFP delivers emergency aid to locations in rural Idlib. Amid fears of a...

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World Bank Project Aims to Tackle Gender-Based Violence in DRC by Focusing on Prevention

The World Bank is committing US$100 million in International Development Association (IDA) financing to help prevent Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

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WFP launches emergency food aid to Ebola victims in Democratic Republic of Congo

In partnership with the international relief agency, Caritas, WFP has started distributing food to patients and other people directly affected by the outbreak of Ebola virus in the North Kivu province, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

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