Nations in Southern part of Africa band together to scale up disaster preparedness

Eight Southern African and Indian Ocean nations have joined forces to participate in a United Nations-backed plan to combat the devastating effects of natural disasters such as floods and cyclones, according to a statement of the United Nations on Tuesday.
Cooperation in the South

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)