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africarenewal

  1. Political polarization in Zimbabwe is major impediment to human rights, according to Navi Pillay, wrapping up a visit to the country. 7:00 PM May 25th via HootSuite
  2. Augustine Mahiga, UN envoy to Somalia, says transition period scheduled to end on 20 August. 5:00 PM May 25th via HootSuite
  3. Secretary-General welcomes resumption of talks between Sudan and South Sudan in Addis Ababa next week under auspices of @_AfricanUnion 4:00 PM May 25th via HootSuite
  4. .@UNSG Ban commends Egypt for calm, positive atmosphere during polls & welcomes initial reports of a strong turn-out of women voters. 3:15 PM May 25th via HootSuite
  5. #RioPlus20 to meet mid-June. Check out new video: #Energy4All key to achieve human development! on.undp.org/KjAZr8 2:00 PM May 25th via HootSuite
  6. Valerie Amos: Strong leadership, coordinated and speedy action & continued generosity from donors needed for Sahel.http://bit.ly/JI10gP 1:00 PM May 25th via HootSuite
  7. SAHEL: Unexpectedly sharp price rises for local cereals cause alarm. bit.ly/K4ynz9 @irinnews 12:00 PM May 25th via HootSuite
  8. Democratic Republic of the Congo: humanitarian situation deteriorates in the Kivus. Report by ICRC. reliefweb.int/node/499287 11:00 AM May 25th via HootSuite
  9. #UNHCR steps up aid in South Sudan camp as population tops 35,000. unhcr.org/4fbf76cd9.html @Refugees 10:00 AM May 25th via HootSuite
  10. Read the UN Secretary-General's message on Africa Day, May 25. bit.ly/LnjS5Y ow.ly/i/EqMg 8:28 AM May 25th via HootSuite
  11. Happy Africa Day! Join the @_AfricanUnion campaign and say I am African, loud and proud. ow.ly/i/EqIT 8:24 AM May 25th via HootSuite
  12. Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf, President of Liberia, speaks to press alongside Members of the Security Council, in Monrovia. ow.ly/i/Ejmz 4:00 PM May 24th via HootSuite
  13. ILO: Many Young South Africans are without jobs. Phindile Kunene a Youth Coordinator speaks to UN Radio. bit.ly/LdcEoE 3:00 PM May 24th via HootSuite
  14. Rural girls risk it all for a better life in Ghana's capital. Listen to this radio report.... 2:30 PM May 24th via HootSuite
  15. World Health Agency (WHO): Every year more than 7M children die before reaching the age of 5. bit.ly/Kko2O5 2:00 PM May 24th via HootSuite
  16. Government of #Mali and @unescoNOW move to protect #Timbuktu and other heritage sites in the north of Mali. bit.ly/KirI2p 10:30 AM May 24th via HootSuite
  17. Navi Pillay, the United Nations High Commissioner urges Zimbabwe to hold free and fair elections. bit.ly/KtstqC 9:30 AM May 24th via HootSuite
  18. Launch of African women’s leadership network in Harare aims to advance gender equality and AIDS response. bit.ly/JG6AQY @UNAIDS 9:00 AM May 24th via HootSuite
  19. .@_AfricanUnion team in South Sudan until Friday to assess refugee conditions and offer assistance.http://bit.ly/LsCm4C 8:30 AM May 24th via HootSuite
  20. Survivors of violence in Kenya seek more than resettlement. They want justice and further compensation, says @irinnews. bit.ly/LswBqM 8:00 AM May 24th via HootSuite