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UN humanitarian coordinator for Horn named

The UN Secretary-General has named Manuel Aranda da Silva, a senior WFP official, as the UN regional humanitarian coordinator for drought in the Greater Horn of Africa. He is due to travel to the region this month, and will be based in Addis Ababa. His duties will include coordinating UN humanitarian efforts, working closely with governments and regional organisations, and direct fundraising efforts in cooperation with the donor community.


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