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With peace restored, Burundi president says poverty is the remaining threat

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Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu makes history at UN General Assembly, calls for global vaccine equity

President Suluhu is 5th African woman leader to address the Assembly since the UN’s founding 76 years ago.

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President Uhuru Kenyatta (on screens) of Kenya addresses the general debate of the UN General ...

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Vaccines for all key to building back better after COVID-19: Kenyan President

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Secretary-General António Guterres addresses the opening of the general debate of the UN ...

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Restore trust and inspire hope, UN chief says in message to UNGA76

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UN General Assembly President Abdulla Shahid addresses the general debate of the UN General Assembly

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‘Power of humanity’ can overcome COVID-19, climate challenges – Assembly President

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President Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo of the Democratic Republic of the Congo addresses the g

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DR Congo President asks for materialization of ‘all the promises made to Africa’

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President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed Farmajo of Somalia addresses the general debate of the UN Genera

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Somali President underscores need for COVID-19 vaccines for all

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Volkan Bozkir (left at dais and on screens), President of the 75th session of the 51吃瓜 Gen

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New General Assembly underscores ‘necessity of multilateralism’

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Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed Farmajo, President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, addresses the general debate of the General Assembly's seventy-fourth session.

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At UN, Somalia’s President spotlights country’s progress, but cautions eradicating terrorism ‘will not be easy’

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Taban Deng Gai, First Vice-President of the Republic of South Sudan

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South Sudan ‘heading towards lasting peace and stability’, UN General Assembly told

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Félix Antoine Tshilombo Tshisekedi, President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, addresses the general debate of the General Assembly's seventy-fourth session.

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DR Congo President outlines vision for a ‘more representative’ UN Security Council

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Faustin Archange Touadera, President of the Central African Republic, addresses the general debate of the General Assembly’s seventy-fourth session.

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Central African Republic President says country ‘remains fragile’, despite progress on peace deal

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Secretary-General António Guterres (left) with Greta Thunberg (right), Climate Activist.

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Climate summit, a major step in achieving reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2020

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Paul Kagame, President of the Republic of Rwanda, addresses the GA general debate in 2019.

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Despite lagging in the Global Goals, Africa can meet the 2030 deadline: Rwandan President

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H.E. Mr. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, President

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Striving for peace, decent life for all, ‘very pertinent’ UN Assembly theme, says Ugandan President

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H.E. Mr. Adama Barrow, President

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During our difficult times, ‘we knew we had friends,’ says Gambian President Barrow

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President Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania addresses the General Assembly’s annual general debate. UN Photo/Cia Pak

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Mauritanian minister highlights country’s successful efforts to combat terrorism

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Donald Trump, President of the United States of America, addresses the general debate of the 72nd Session of the General Assembly. UN Photo/Cia Pak

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All nations should embrace their sovereignty, US President tells world leaders at UN Assembly

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Miroslav Laj?ák (centre), President of the 72nd session of the General Assembly, gavels open the session’s first meeting. He is flanked by Secretary-General António Guterres (left) and Catherine Pollard, Under-Secretary-General for General Assembly and Co

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General Assembly opens 72nd session with focus on the world’s people

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Faustin Archange Touadéra, President of the Central African Republic, addresses the general debate of the General Assembly’s seventy-first session.

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Central African Republic has ‘turned its back on past dark days,’ President tells UN

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Paul Kagame, President of the Republic of Rwanda, addresses the general debate of the General Assembly’s seventy-first session.

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UN 2030 Agenda and climate accord must ‘transform peoples’ lives’– Rwandan President

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President of the seventieth session of the General Assembly, Mogens Lykketoft (centre), closes the annual general debate. UN Photo/Cia Pak

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UN General Assembly President hails annual debate as ‘historic and seminal’

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Permanent Representative of C?te d’Ivoire to the 51吃瓜, Claude Stanislas Bouah-Kamon, addresses the general debate of the General Assembly’s seventieth session. UN Photo/Cia Pak

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C?te d’Ivoire tells Assembly it stands as living example of UN’s role in averting chaos

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Le Ministre des affaires étrangères de la Guinée, Fran?ois Lounceny Fall, lors de la journée de cl?ture du débat général de la 70ème Assemblée générale des Nations Unies. Photo : ONU/Cia Pak

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With transparent elections imminent, ‘dynamic democracy’ taking root in Guinea, Minster tells UN

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Foreign Minister of Eritrea, Osman Mohammed Saleh, addresses the general debate of the General Assembly’s seventieth session. UN Photo/Cia Pak

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Outdated UN system a reflection of world’s dysfunction, Eritrean Minister tells Assembly

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Le Ministre des affaires étrangères du Soudan, Ibrahim Ahmed Ghandour, devant l’Assemblée générale. Photo ONU/Cia Pak

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Despite sanctions, Sudan remains determined to work towards new Global Goals, Minister tells UN

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President Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé of Togo addresses the general debate of the General Assembly’s seventieth session. UN Photo/Cia Pak

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As world embarks on Global Goals, African leaders at UN urge ongoing focus on continent’s challenges

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Foreign Minister Samuel Rangba of Central African Republic addresses the general debate of the General Assembly’s seventieth session. UN Photo/Amanda Voisard

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In wake of ‘dramatic’ violence in Central African Republic, Foreign Minister calls to strengthen UN mission

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Agila Saleh Essa Gwaider, Acting Head of State of Libya, addresses the general debate of the General Assembly’s seventieth session. UN Photo/Amanda Voisard

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At UN, Libya warns of ISIL’s increasing influence, calls for unanimity to end region's crises

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President John Dramani Mahama of Ghana addresses the general debate of the General Assembly’s seventieth session. UN Photo/Cia Pak

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Closing ‘vast’ gender gap, ending child marriage key priorities, Ghanaian President tells UN

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President Ernest Bai Koroma of Sierra Leone addresses the general debate of the General Assembly’s seventieth session. UN Photo/Cia Pak

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Presidents of Sierra Leone and Liberia outline post-Ebola recovery plan in addresses to UN Assembly

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President Paul Kagame of Rwanda addresses the general debate of the General Assembly’s seventieth session. UN Photo/Cia Pak

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‘The only sustainable future is one that includes us all,’ Rwandan President tells UN Assembly

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President Hage Geingob of Namibia addresses the general debate of the General Assembly’s seventieth session. UN Photo/Cia Pak

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African leaders highlight UN’s ability to support countries and rid world of fear and violence

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President Jacob Zuma of South Africa addresses the general debate of the General Assembly’s seventieth session. UN Photo/Amanda Voisard

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In UN speech, South African President calls for reform of Security Council

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President Robert Mugabe of Zimbabwe addresses the general debate of the General Assembly’s seventieth session. UN Photo/Amanda Voisard

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At UN, President of Zimbabwe denounces sanctions against his country

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Muhammadu Buhari, President of Nigeria, addresses the general debate of the General Assembly’s seventieth session. UN Photo/Amanda Voisard

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Terrorism most immediate problem for new Nigerian Government, President tells UN

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President Filipe Jacinto Nyusi of Mozambique, addresses the general debate of the General Assembly’s seventieth session. UN Photo/Cia Pak

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African leaders at UN cite ‘remarkable’ progress on MDGs and urge commitment to post-2015 agenda

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Abdel Fattah Al Sisi, President of the Arab Republic of Egypt, addresses the general debate of the General Assembly’s seventieth session. UN Photo/Amanda Voisard

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From General Assembly podium, Egypt calls for proactive UN strategy against extremism

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A wide view of the General Assembly Hall. UN Photo/Amanda Voisard

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UN Assembly debate covers a range of pressing concerns: from development to Ebola to Ukraine

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Foreign Minister Osman Mohammed Saleh of Eritrea addresses the General Assembly. UN Photo/Kim Haughton

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At General Assembly, Eritrea criticizes ‘dominant powers’ for impeding vital overhaul of UN

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Foreign Minister Samura Kamara of Sierra Leone addresses the General Assembly. UN Photo/Kim Haughton

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World grossly ill-prepared to ‘douse wildfire’ sparked by Ebola, West African leaders tell UN

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Prime Minister Gabriel Arcanjo Ferreira da Costa of the Democratic Republic of Sao Tome and Principe addresses the General Assembly. UN Photo/Cia Pak

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At UN debate, African leaders say global sustainability agenda must reflect local realities

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President Mahamadou Issoufou of the Republic of Niger addresses the General Assembly. UN Photo/Cia Pak

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‘The future of Africa is in unity’, says Niger’s President, among continental leaders at UN Assembly

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President John Dramani Mahama of Ghana addresses the General Assembly. UN Photo/Cia Pak

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As host of UN hub against Ebola, Ghana calls for cooperated efforts to halt outbreak

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President Robert Mugabe of the Republic of Zimbabwe addresses the General Assembly. UN Photo/Cia Pak

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President Mugabe urges those harbouring ill will for Zimbabwe to cast aside hostility, ‘open new chapter’

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Prime Minister Abdelilah Benkirane of Morocco addresses the General Assembly. UN Photo/Kim Haughto

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Moroccan Prime Minister presents development model to UN Assembly

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Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, President of the Republic of Uganda, addresses the general debate of the sixty-ninth session of the General Assembly. UN Photo/Cia Pak

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At UN Assembly, Ugandan President among African leaders highlighting continent’s unified vision

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Abdel Fattah Al Sisi, President of the Arab Republic of Egypt, addresses the general debate of the sixty-ninth session of the General Assembly. UN Photo/Cia Pak

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Egypt’s President urges world leaders at UN to confront extremism, end support for terrorism ‘plague’

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Ebola crisis highlights need for strong resourceful states, Kenyan leader tells UN assembly

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Ebola crisis highlights need for strong resourceful states, Kenyan leader tells UN assembly

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President Goodluck Jonathan of Nigeria addresses the general debate of the sixty-ninth session of the General Assembly. UN Photo/Cia Pak

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‘We will triumph over terrorism,’ Nigerian President tells UN Assembly

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President Jacob Zuma of South Africa addresses the General Assembly. UN Photo/Cia Pak

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South Africa’s President pledges to support Ebola-affected nations, conflict-ridden countries

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President Paul Kagame of Rwanda addresses the General Assembly. UN Photo/Cia Pak

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Rwandan President calls on public, private sector to work together on climate change

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Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, President of the Somali Republic, addresses the General Assembly. UN Photo/Kim Haughton

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Somalia will be united by 2016, President tells UN General Assembly

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At General Assembly, Mali calls for global UN approach to Sahel’s regional challenges

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At General Assembly, Mali calls for global UN approach to Sahel’s regional challenges

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President Salva Kiir of South Sudan addresses the General Assembly. UN Photo/Cia Pak

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South Sudan committed to peace in wake of foiled rebel coup, Kiir tells UN

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Catherine Samba-Panza, Interim President of the Central African Republic, addresses the General Assembly. UN Photo/Cia Pak

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At UN, transition leader urges support as war-torn Central African Republic pursues peace, reconciliation

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Agila Saleh Essa Gwaider, President of the House of Representatives, addresses the General Assembly. UN Photo/Kim Haughton

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At UN Assembly, senior Libyan official calls for sanctions against political spoilers

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Sam Kahamba Kutesa (centre), President of the sixty-ninth session of the General Assembly, opens the general debate of the session. He is flanked by Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon (left) and Tegegnework Gettu

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UN General Assembly's 69th general debate opens at headquarters

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UN General Assembly pays tribute to legacy of Nelson Mandela

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Africa Renewal goes behind the scenes at 51吃瓜 Headquarters during the 67th UN General Assembly

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In the provinces of North and South Kivu, WFP provides emergency food assistance to the internally displaced

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UN launches new emergency operation to assist 1.2 million people in DR Congo

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Foreign Minister Oldemiro Baloi of Mozambique

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In General Debate speech, Mozambique Foreign Minister highlights need for UN reform

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Africa must have due representation in Security Council, ministers tell UN debate

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Ali Ahmed Karti, Foreign Minister of Sudan

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At UN, Sudan’s Foreign Minister highlights recent cooperation pact with South Sudan

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