This article submits that the 1963 Charter of Organisation African Unity provided a legal foundation for continental economic integration. was followed by successive declarations and agreements such as Lagos Plan Action, Treaty Establishing Economic Community Constitutive Act Union, all which became more explicit. While Union 2002 respectively pronounced direction organisations, then establishe...

BACKGROUND In sub-Saharan Africa, more than 42% of children are at risk for vitamin A deficiency, and control of vitamin A deficiency will prevent more than 600,000 child deaths annually. In the West African Economic and Monetary Union (UEMOA), an estimated 54.3% of preschool-age children are vitamin A deficient and 13% of pregnant women have night blindness. OBJECTIVE To project the achievem...

conclusions fear of neighborhood violence is a contributing factor to increased risk of obesity for female african american youth who live in disadvantaged areas. this finding has implications for prevention of obesity among african american women who are at highest risk for obesity in the united states. initiatives that enhance neighborhood safety are critical strategies for obesity prevention...

Abstract On the 70th anniversary of UN Refugee Convention, this article examines concept solidarity and explains its relevance today, through lens Global Compact on Refugees (GCR). While stressing potential as well challenges for thorough implementation mechanisms established by GCR, argues that regional organizations may contribute to meeting GCR objectives. This is particularly urgent regions...