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Competitiveness Boost Urgently Needed to Meet Africa’s Demographic Challenges

Without urgent action to address stagnating levels of competitiveness, Africa’s economies will not create enough jobs for the young people entering the job market, according to a report released on May 4th. If current policies remain unchanged, fewer...

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WFP Executive Director Visits Lebanon And Syria, Urges Continued Donor Support

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ED Beasley (center) and Regional Director Muhannad Hadi (left) speaking to...

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UN envoy urges Syrian parties to ‘press ahead’ after Astana talks suspended

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Special Envoy for Syria Staffan de Mistura.

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In 'post truth' era, leaders must defend objective, independent media, UN says on Press Freedom Day

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Journalists wait for the arrival of official delegations at the Geneva II Conference on...

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