Makpandu camp hosts thousands of refugees who fled conflict in neighbouring Sudan, seeking safety in South Sudan. However, rising insecurity has renewed fears among displaced families. By Joe Udo JUBA (CONVERSEER) – The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) has intensified security efforts at Makpandu refugee camp in Yambio following a deadly attack that…
By Kingsley Agim CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – Cross River State governor, Senator Bassey Edet Otu, Thursday, reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to positioning the state as a major force in Nigeria’s emerging blue economy as he formally launched a World Bank–supported upskilling programme designed to equip citizens with modern, globally relevant competencies for the maritime sector. Speaking…
(DPA, CONVERSEER) – German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul on Friday called for a reform of the United Nations in order for the global institution to be able to meet the challenges of the 21st century. More than anything, this means the Global South, particularly Africa, must be given more weight, Wadephul said in a parliamentary…
By Frank Ulom NEW YORK (CONVERSEER) – The Deputy Governor of Cross River State, Dr Peter Odey, has led a delegation from the state to the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 80), currently being held in New York, United States. The state delegation includes, High Chief Higgins Peters (Natural Leader of the North) and…
Cross River State gained international recognition as the Chief Whip of the Cross River State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Hilary Bisong, represented the state at the UNFSS+4 Stocktaking Moment in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
