More than half of schools in Boko Haram’s Nigeria heartland closed – UN

Members of the United Nations Security Council failed to reach a consensus on a Palestinian bid for full UN membership.

A UN-led event to secure donations to address Ethiopia's humanitarian crisis fell short of its $1 billion target. The East African country has been hit by conflict and extreme weather in recent years.

A museum in Nigeria is attracting visitors with decoration and works of art made from upcycled materials. The museum wants to encourage recycling to protect the environment and teach young people how to live more sustainably.