Nearly one dozen African nations sign up for UN-backed education scheme

Nearly one dozen African nations have joined forces to participate in a United Nations-backed programme to bolster education and training in rural areas. Onderwijs in Afrika. (Wordt vervolgd)

UN flash appeal for humanitarian assistance after floods in Burkina Faso

The United Nations humanitarian wing announced Tuesday that it is launching a flash appeal for $5.4 million to help 93,000 people in Burkina Faso, which was hit recently by its worst floods in decades.