The need for a humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza is getting more urgent with every passing hour.
The parties to the conflict & the international community face an immediate & fundamental responsibility:
Stop this inhuman collective suffering & dramatically expand humanitarian aid.
UN chief Antonio Guterres has said that attacks by Hamas "did not happen in a vacuum", sparking criticism from Israel's ambassador to the UN.
Israeli bombs have killed 704 Palestinians in the past 24 hours alone, and 5,791 in total since the war began.
I am overwhelmed by grief as I share the heart-wrenching news that my dear friend and colleague @AlnaouqA's entire family was brutally killed by Israeli warplanes while they were asleep in their home.
In this devastating attack, we also lost our once vibrant and compassionate colleague @MahmoudAlnaouq1. Words are insufficient to convey the magnitude of our sorrow. We hold onto hope that those responsible for these heinous acts will be brought to justice.
.@Winnie_Byanyima (@UNAIDS) says that more young people will be entering #Africa's workforce than all the other continents combined, by 2035. Watch the full session here: https://t.co/Vo2OEOmP30 #wef23
.@Winnie_Byanyima (@UNAIDS) says that more young people will be entering #Africa's workforce than all the other continents combined, by 2035. Watch the full session here: https://t.co/Vo2OEOmP30 #wef23
What does Davos hold for Africa?
Read our special dossier exploring Africa's prospects and priorities at #WEF23. Brought to you by @Brand_SA
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NOW LIVE: @POLITICO & NYC Mayor Eric Adams @NYCMayor discuss challenges facing major cities around the nation. #TheFiftyMayors https://t.co/l2EnY7TBmH
Had the opportunity to address the Eurafrican Forum today & shared #NATO’s perspective on our most pressing global security challenges. Also highlighted the importance of partnerships, such as the #EU & African Union. Thank you to @CdDiaspora for the invitation & organisation.
#RussianUkrainianWar : "The breach of national sovereignty and territorial integrity initially led many to support the Kenyan arguments at the UN Security Council against the invasion," says Nicholas Westcott @NickWestcottRAS
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We cannot take our security for granted. We have to stand up for it.
We will use our budget to purchase and deliver weapons to a country under attack - €500 million to support 🇺🇦 defense.
This will be matched by at least €500 million from the EU budget for humanitarian aid.
We are stepping up our support for Ukraine.
For the first time, the EU will finance the purchase and delivery of weapons and equipment to a country under attack.
We are also strengthening our sanctions against the Kremlin.
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As Russia’s assault on Ukraine intensifies, African countries are stating their stance on the crisis.
The continent has significant relationships with the two countries - here's how the invasion could impact Africa.
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Africa’s female startup founders are driving some of the most exciting and important changes on the continent.
Quartz is proud to introduce this year’s Africa Innovators List: a dynamic group of women who are leading innovation. #qzafricainnovators21
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Tonight, I have only one thing to say, from the bottom of my heart:
President Putin, stop your troops from attacking Ukraine.
Give peace a chance.
Too many people have already died.