April 12
Nigeria: Nigeria First Country to Introduce 'Revolutionary' Meningitis Vaccine
Nigeria has become the first country to roll out a "revolutionary" five-in-one vaccine against meningitis, the World Health Organization (WHO) said in a statement on Friday. Read more »
April 13
Madagascar: Fishers in Madagascar Adapt to Deadly Seas Due to Climate Change
Fishing communities in the south of Madagascar are facing sometimes deadly sea conditions due to climate change, but with the help of the UN's International Labour Organization… Read more »
April 12
Sudan: Rape, Murder and Hunger - the Legacy of Sudan's Year of War
Rape. Murder. Hunger. Corpses filling streets, making it impossible to walk. Sudan was plunged into an ongoing, devastating war one year ago on 15 April, leaving in its wake almost… Read more »
West Africa: Wave of Increased Food Insecurity Hits West and Central Africa
Almost 55 million people are facing further food and nutrition insecurity in West and Central Africa during the region's three-month lean season from June through August, the UN… Read more »
Rwanda: UN Pays Tribute to Victims and Survivors of the 1994 Genocide Against the Tutsi in Rwanda
The UN renewed its commitment to never forget the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda during a candle lighting ceremony on Friday to mark 30 years since the horrific events… Read more »
April 09
Madagascar: Over 200,000 Need Humanitarian Aid Following Madagascar Cyclone
An estimated 220,000 people require immediate humanitarian assistance due to the catastrophic impact of Tuesday's tropical cyclone Gamane in northeast Madagascar. Read more »
Africa: Massive Investment and Financial Reform Needed to Rescue SDGs
Financing for sustainable development is at a crossroads and without urgent investment, global efforts to achieve a more just and equitable world by 2030 will fail, the UN deputy… Read more »
Sudan: 'Fear and Loss' Multiplies in Sudan Exodus
Over 8.5 million Sudanese have been forced to flee their homes in Sudan since the war between rival militaries erupted last April, the UN refugee agency, UNHCR, said on Tuesday. Read more »
April 05
Sudan: Aid Lifeline Reaches Darfur Region in Bid to Avert 'Hunger Catastrophe'
Two aid convoys carrying lifesaving supplies have reached Sudan's Darfurs for the first time in months, the UN World Food Programme (WFP) said on Friday, as humanitarians try to… Read more »
April 03
Madagascar: Mother Makes 200km Emergency Trip Across Rural Madagascar to Save Baby
A young mother in Madagascar has been describing how she was forced to make a 200km emergency journey on challenging rural roads to a specialist regional hospital after she… Read more »
Africa: 'Shocking' Increase in Children Denied Aid in Conflicts
All warring parties must allow safe, swift and unfettered humanitarian access and protect civilian infrastructure, top UN officials told the Security Council on Wednesday. Read more »
March 28
South Sudan: New $1.4 Billion Plan to Support South Sudanese Refugees
The UN refugee agency, UNHCR, and partners on Thursday appealed for $1.4 billion this year to support more than two million South Sudanese refugees in five African countries and… Read more »
March 27
Sudan: First Person - 'We Had to Avoid Stepping On the Bodies in the Streets' in Darfur
A former UN staff member who worked for a decade in Sudan's Darfur region for the African Union-United Nations mission, UNAMID, has told UN News how she had to "avoid stepping on… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo Mission Chief Says Humanitarian Disaster 'Unfolding Before Our Very Eyes'
Insecurity in the volatile eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has worsened since the end of recent elections, UN Special Representative Bintou Keita told the Security… Read more »
March 26
Africa: UN Says 758 Allegations of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse Reported in 2023
The UN received 758 allegations of sexual exploitation and abuse committed by staff last year, together with related personnel and partners, according to its latest report on the… Read more »
March 23
Egypt: UN's Guterres Begins Solidarity Mission to Egypt and Jordan Amid Regional Crises
In the face of escalating conflicts and humanitarian crises, UN Secretary-General António Guterres is set to embark on his annual Ramadan solidarity trip, commencing this… Read more »
March 21
Burkina Faso: Armed Groups Continue Terror Campaign Across Burkina Faso
Large parts of Burkina Faso are being terrorized by armed groups and the rampant insecurity is "beyond alarming", said the UN human rights chief on Thursday following a brief visit… Read more »
Africa: UN Leaders Galvanize Action for Reparations for People of African Descent
Reparatory justice must tackle the grave human rights violations deeply entrenched in the legacy of colonialism and enslavement, the General Assembly heard on Thursday on the… Read more »
Africa: Stories From the UN Archive - Poetic Traditions At the UN
On World Poetry Day, marked on 21 March, and #ThrowbackThursday, we looked at some poetry in motion in the General Assembly's Third Committee on social, humanitarian and cultural… Read more »
March 20
Madagascar: First Person - Water Key to Cultivating Financial Independence in Southern Madagascar
Women in one of the poorest parts of rural Madagascar are growing their financial independence from men by cultivating village land and selling their produce. Read more »
Sudan: Conflict Driving Hunger Crisis in Sudan, UN Officials Tell Security Council
Eleven months of brutal fighting is driving a hunger crisis in Sudan, with some areas likely to experience catastrophic levels of food insecurity by the lean season in May, the UN… Read more »
Africa: World News in Brief - Dignity and Justice Key to End Evil of Racial Discrimination, Methane Emissions Update, Mpox Latest, Peacebuilding Boost
Racism is "an evil infecting countries and societies around the world" the UN chief has said in his message marking the International Day for the Elimination of Racial… Read more »
March 18
Africa: UN Relief Chief Calls for Overhaul in Humanitarian Assistance Delivery
The UN's emergency relief chief on Monday outlined the need for a fundamental shift in how humanitarian assistance is delivered, advocating for greater understanding of the needs… Read more »
Africa: WHO Study Shows $39 Return for Each Dollar Invested in Fight Against TB
The UN World Health Organization (WHO) on Monday called for a funding boost in tuberculosis (TB) screening and prevention programmes to protect vulnerable populations and achieve… Read more »
Africa: Explainer - What Is Famine and How Is It Declared?
Amid growing global concerns over alarming hunger spikes in conflict-affected communities and talk of intensifying levels of food insecurity possibly leading to famine, we looked… Read more »