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- The United Nations agencies said that an estimated 13.4 million babies were born early before 37 full weeks of pregnancy in 2020, which was around one in 10 of all live births.
Syrian officials have warned of the far-reaching consequences of U.S. military hegemony, stressing the need for a multipolar world.
Read more: Syrian officials denounce U.S. military hegemony, call for multipolar world
The U.S. Deputy Treasury Secretary, Wally Adeyemo, says the U.S. government will be investing in small, medium, and large enterprises to boost Nigeria’s economy.
Read more: We’ll invest in small, large enterprises to boost Nigeria’s economy —Adeyemo
The United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF), says that 39,805 children below the age of two are yet to receive the first dose of the pentavalent vaccine in Anambra.
Read more: UNICEF laments 39,805 children in Anambra yet to receive Pentavalent vaccine
Tunisian security units have arrested 1,200 people of different nationalities who planned to cross the Mediterranean to Europe illegally, local media reported.
“The arrest operations were carried out by National Guard units during a security campaign in the southeastern province of Sfax to stop the illegal immigration waves,” Houcemeddine Jbabli, spokesman for the Tunisian National Guard said.
Read more: Tunisia arrests 1,200 illegal immigrants in 24 hours
The World Health Organisation (WHO), has appealed for 160.4 million dollars to respond to cholera through the global strategic preparedness, readiness and response plan in seven countries.
Read more: WHO appeals for $160m to respond to cholera in 7 countries
Canada has expelled a top Indian diplomat for his alleged involvement in the assassination of Canadian Sikh leader, Hardeep Singh Nijjar, in the Canadian province of British Columbia in June.
Read more: Canada expels Indian diplomat over killing of Sikh leader
The United Nations (UN) has drummed support for collective actions to promote sustainable peace in Nigeria.
Read more: International Peace: UN drums support for collective efforts