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March 01
Mozambique: UNHCR Assists Thousands Fleeing Armed Group Violence in Northern Mozambique
The UN refugee agency, UNHCR, has voiced deep concern over the escalating humanitarian crisis in the restive Cabo Delgado province in northern Mozambique following a recent surge… Read more »
January 16
Malawi: Cholera Cases Soar Globally - Malawi, Haiti Deadliest Outbreaks, WHO Reports
The world enters 2024 with soaring cases of cholera globally, with over 667,000 cases and more than 4,000 deaths last year, UN agencies have reported. Read more »
January 12
South Africa: War Against Hamas in Gaza Is Act of Self-Defence, Israel Tells World Court
Israel strongly rejected accusations by South Africa of genocidal intent against Palestinians on Friday at the United Nations' highest court, insisting that it was engaged "in a… Read more »
January 11
South Africa: Gaza - South Africa Levels Accusations of 'Genocidal Conduct' Against Israel At World Court
South Africa addressed the UN's highest court on Thursday in a bid to end the mass killing of civilians in Gaza, accusing Israel of carrying out genocide against Palestinians there… Read more »
January 10
Algeria: Security Council Strongly Condemns Houthi Attacks On Red Sea Shipping
The UN Security Council on Wednesday passed a resolution condemning "in the strongest terms" the multiple attacks by Houthi rebels off the coast of Yemen which have disrupted… Read more »
Africa: What Is the International Court of Justice and Why Does It Matter?
The profile of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) was raised in January, following South Africa's decision to bring proceedings against Israel for violating its obligations… Read more »
November 09, 2023
South Africa: Five Judges - One From South Africa - Elected to United Nations' Top Court
The General Assembly and the Security Council on Thursday elected five judges to serve on the International Court of Justice, the principal judicial organ of the United Nations. Read more »
September 19, 2023
Mozambique: Mozambique Calls for Trust and Mutual Respect Between UN Members
In his address to the UN General Assembly on Tuesday, the president of Mozambique said that the main reason for lack of progress on the 2030 Agenda is similar lack of trust and… Read more »
South Africa: We Have a Duty to Leave No One Behind, South African President Tells World Leaders
The President of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa, addressed the UN General Assembly on Tuesday, stating that while every human effort should be directed towards realizing the 2030… Read more »
September 01, 2023
South Africa: UN Ready to Assist People Affected By Deadly Blaze
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has underlined support for South Africa in the wake of the deadly fire in Johannesburg on Thursday which killed at least 74 people,… Read more »
August 27, 2023
Malawi: Truck Drivers Learn About Risks of Human Trafficking
Truck drivers in southern Africa who have been recruited to traffic or smuggle people illegally are learning about the risks involved thanks to the UN drugs and crime agency,… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Guterres Calls for Peaceful Resolution of Election Disputes
UN Secretary-General António Guterres is closely following developments in Zimbabwe's elections, his spokesperson said on Sunday. Read more »
July 20, 2023
South Africa: UN Celebrates Mandela's Lifelong Commitment to Human Rights
The United Nations on Thursday held its annual ceremony to honour the life and legacy Nelson Mandela, the first black President of post-apartheid South Africa who died in 2013. Read more »
July 18, 2023
South Africa: UN Celebrates Nelson Mandela, 'A Colossus of Courage and Conviction'
UN Secretary-General António Guterres called for action to build a better world in his message to mark Nelson Mandela International Day on Tuesday. Read more »
July 09, 2023
Mozambique: Building Resilience in Mozambique - a UN Resident Coordinator Blog
Grappling with climate shocks, COVID-19 recovery, and conflict, Mozambique is building resilience and overcoming many challenges, as Myrta Kaulard, outgoing UN Resident Coordinator… Read more »
May 19, 2023
Malawi: Over 500,000 Children At Risk of Malnutrition, UNICEF Warns
The UN Children's Fund (UNICEF) is seeking nearly $88 million to assist 6.5 million people in Malawi, including at least 573,000 boys and girls who are at risk of malnutrition. Read more »
May 07, 2023
Eswatini: First Person - Surviving Abuse to Help eSwatini's Neglected Children
Siphiwe Nxumalo, a World Food Programme (WFP) volunteer in Eswatini returned to her home country after completing her studies in neighbouring South Africa to help orphans and… Read more »
April 20, 2023
South Africa: Boost for Developing Nations As mRNA Technology Hub Moves to the Next Phase in South Africa
An ambitious UN-led effort to create mRNA technology transfer hubs in the developing world, is taking another major step forward this week at an international conference in Cape… Read more »
April 17, 2023
Zambia: UN Experts Concerned Over Delay in the Country's Debt Restructuring
UN independent human rights experts on Monday said they were deeply concerned over delays in reaching an agreement on the restructuring of Zambia's debt and its corresponding… Read more »
April 04, 2023
Malawi: Rights Experts Offer 'Heartfelt Support and Solidarity', in Wake of Cyclone Freddy
Independent human rights experts expressed their solidarity with the people of Malawi on Tuesday, following the devastation caused by Tropical Cyclone Freddy that killed and… Read more »
March 23, 2023
Southern Africa: Cyclone Freddy Aftermath Brings Diseases, Healthcare Gaps
Southern African countries hit hard by tropical Cyclone Freddy are reeling from disease outbreaks, with health services stretched to the limit, the World Health Organization (WHO)… Read more »
March 20, 2023
Malawi: UN Ramps Up Aid As Millions Affected in Cyclone Freddy's Wake
UN agencies on Monday were scrambling to reach millions affected by the deadly tropical cyclone Freddy, which has worsened cholera outbreaks in Malawi and Mozambique as communities… Read more »
March 15, 2023
Malawi: UN Steps Up Support to Malawi Following Deadly Cyclone
The UN and partners are ramping up support to Malawi in the wake of Tropical Cyclone Freddy, which killed 190 people this week and injured dozens more, prompting the Government to… Read more »
March 13, 2023
South Africa: UN Experts Call On South Africa to Create Torture Prevention Body
South Africa must swiftly set up a watchdog mechanism to examine prisons, detention centres, and other facilities, UN independent experts on torture prevention said on Monday,… Read more »
March 07, 2023
Malawi: Tropical Cyclone Freddy Set to Further Weaken Cholera-Hit Malawi
Malawi's deadly cholera outbreak could worsen if - as expected - Tropical Cyclone Freddy triggers further heavy rainfall in the south of the country, UN humanitarians said on… Read more »
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