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WFP and government of Egypt launch partnership to improve food security for the most vulnerable

The World Food Programme (WFP) and Egypt’s Ministry of Supply and Internal Trade (MoSIT) last week signed a five-year agreement to strengthen social safety nets in support of the food and nutrition needs of the most vulnerable.

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France Supports Nutrition Activities for Rohingya Refugee Mothers and Children in Bangladesh

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) welcomes a €400.000 contribution (more than US$490,000) from France to support life-saving nutrition activities for Rohingya refugees in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh.

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‘What is good for Africa is good for the world’ says UN chief on International Day

Praising efforts by African countries to alleviate poverty and build more stable societies, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres pledged his on-going support for ending conflict and building peace across the continent.

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UN chief notes ‘with concern’ report holding Russia liable for downing airliner

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Members of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine...

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