UN health organization to investigate racism, misconduct allegations
Among the allegations are charges of “systematic racial discrimination against Africans” working at the World Health Organization in Geneva. Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus ordered a probe last year. A series of anonymo..
Rising human trafficking takes on ‘horrific dimensions’: almost a third of victims are children
The study from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC, draws on information from 142 countries, examining trafficking trends and patterns. Yury Fedotov, Executive Director of UNODC, said that “human trafficking has taken on ..
Crime and drugs in West and Central Africa: Security Council highlights ‘new alarming trends’
UNODC is registering new alarming trends on drug trafficking in West and Central Africa with disruptive and destabilizing effects on governance, security, economic growth, and public health,” said Mr. Fedotov, who briefed via VTC. This sessi..
“Ghana Poised For Significant Transformation” – President Akufo-Addo
The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, says Ghana is well-poised for significant transformation and development, and has welcomed the inclusion and participation of the Japanese investment in that regard. Accor..
Hanna Tetteh gets new UN post, heads United Nations Office at African Union
Former Ghana Foreign Minister, Hanna Serwah Tetteh, has been appointed by the UN Secretary-General, António Guterres, as his Special Representative to the African Union. The former Awutu Senya West Parliamentarian will also Head the Unit..
