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Secretary-General underscores need for peace and stability in Africa’s Sahel region

Content provided by Last updated: 16/02 - 19:10 The UN Secretary-General has underlined his concern for Africa’s Sahel region, where deteriorating security and violence are aggravating an already difficult humanitarian situation that is unfolding amid the COVID-19 pandemic and climate emergency.  António Guterres addressed heads of State from the Group of Five for the Sahel, known by the diplomatic shorthand ‘G5 Sahel’...

Secretary-General Stresses Need for Sustained, Predictable Funding of Joint Force, in Message to G5 Sahel Summit Format Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message for the G5 Sahel Summit today: Mr. President, Excellencies, ladies and gentlemen, Thank you for your invitation and for your close cooperation for peace and development in the Sahel. Despite recent promising developments, including the peaceful holding of elections, I remain concerned about the de...

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By Garrett Reim2021-02-15T01:43:00+00:00 In late October 2020, the Boeing KC-46A Pegasus in-flight refuelling tanker programme reported a $67 million loss due to coronavirus disruptions and production inefficiencies in the third quarter. It was the latest loss in a long series of financial charges in the troubled tanker programme’s short history. Yet, Boeing chief executive David Calhoun saw reasons for optimism. “The tanker has been a drag on us for like three or four years in every way yo...

The United Nations The UN Secretary-General has underlined his concern for Africa’s Sahel region, where deteriorating security and violence are aggravating an already difficult humanitarian situation that is unfolding amid the COVID-19 pandemic and climate emergency. António Guterres addressed heads of State from the Group of Five for the Sahel, known by the diplomatic shorthand, ‘G5 Sahel’, meeting on Monday at the start of their summit this week in Chad. The UN chief noted that despite...

Duty Calls: Guard officer honored for 37 years of service Terry Brown FacebookTwitterEmail New York Army National Guard Lt. Col. Michael Tagliafierro pins a Family Recognition Award pin on his wife Maureen during his retirement ceremony.Eric Durr / New Yok Army National Guard New York Army National Guard Lt. Col. Michael Tagliafierro of Porters Corners, Saratoga County,  has received a Meritorious Service Medal in recognition of his 37 years of military duty before retirement. Tagliafierro als...

Russian-occupation forces violated the ceasefire seven times over the past day, one Ukrainian soldier was wounded by a gunshot, the press center of the Joint Force Operation (JFO) has said.

The Command of Ukraine's Armed Forces has reported one wounded in action (WIA) amid seven violations of the latest ceasefire agreement committed by Russia-controlled armed groups in the Donbas warzone on Wednesday, February 10. Joint Forces have returned fire, the report adds.

A few days after his re-election, the AU Commission Chairperson must act fast to avert the escalations of crises.