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Aid distribution point in Bangui, Central African Republic (CAR). Photo: OCHA

Central African Republic: UN releases funds for humanitarian aid amid ongoing crisis

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L'enregistrement des naissances pour les enfants autochtones se produit dans la République du Congo, où ils suffrent de manière disproportionnée à cause de manque d'aliments nutritifs et de services de santé. Photo: UNICEF/NYHQ2009-0832/Williams

UN chief urges greater efforts to improve health and well-being of indigenous peoples

Prices of dairy products dropped in July mainly due to lower import demand from China, the Middle East and North Africa amid abundant EU milk supplies. Photo: FAO/Alessia Pierdomenico

World food prices hit lowest level in almost six years, UN agency reports

Le Représentant spécial du Secrétaire général pour la République centrafricaine, Babacar Gaye (à gauche) avec des anciens combattants. Photo: MINUSCA

Security in Central African Republic improves, but situation remains fragile – UN envoy

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Applicants being screened for a recovery programme in Nigeria's northeast (Photo: UNDP Nigeria)

UNDP kicks off support for victims of the conflict in Northeast Nigeria

An electoral worker checks names against the voters' list at a polling station during elections in Burundi. Photo: MENUB

Burundi: UN condemns assassination attempt on leading human rights defender

A young woman learns sewing at Soufouroulaye youth camp. The training is part of a regional programme to strengthen human security and resilience in the Sahel.

Training youth helps ensure stability in Mali

Plus de 70.000 naissances n’ont pas enregistrés lors de l’épidémie d’Ebola au Libéria. Photo UNICEF Libéria/S. Grile

Thousands of unregistered children born in Liberia during Ebola crisis at risk of exploitation – UNICEF

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UN Emergency Relief Coordinator arrives in South Sudan

Des Casques bleus de la MINUSCA en patrouille en République centrafricaine. Photo MINUSCA

UN chief condemns killing of peacekeeper in Central African Republic

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UN Emergency Relief Coordinator Stephen O'Brien (top, centre), on a visit to South Sudan, meets with women representatives in the Protection of Civilians site 3, in the capital Juba. Photo: UNMISS/JC McIlwaine

'Senseless cycle of violence' in South Sudan must end – UN humanitarian chief

UNAMID launches the rehabilitation project of the Lumbati Basic School. UN Photo: iSeek.

UNAMID supports the rehabilitation of Lumbati Basic School, North Darfur