September 23
Africa: UN Assembly President Urges Nations to Sustain Momentum From Summit of the Future
The President of the UN General Assembly urged all nations to sustain their momentum toward decisive action and to advance the outcomes of the Summit of the Future as it concluded… Read more »
September 22
Africa: Pact for the Future - World Leaders Pledge Global Action for Peace, Sustainable Development
World leaders on Sunday adopted the Pact for the Future, a landmark declaration pledging concrete actions towards a safer, more peaceful, sustainable and inclusive world for… Read more »
September 21
Africa: New, Bold Ideas Thrive Towards the UN Summit of the Future
Hundreds of youth, celebrities and world leaders converged at UN Headquarters in New York on Saturday for the second of two "action days" on the eve of the landmark Summit of the… Read more »
Sudan: Sudan - UN Chief Alarmed At Full-Scale Assault On El Fasher
The UN Secretary-General is gravely alarmed by reports of a full-scale assault on El Fasher by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Sudan, his Spokesperson, Stéphane Dujarric… Read more »
September 20
Africa: Mpox Alert - Unicef Issues $58.8 Million Appeal to Halt Outbreak in Africa
The UN Children's Fund, UNICEF, issued an urgent appeal on Friday for nearly $59 million to support efforts to halt the rapid spread of mpox in six African countries including… Read more »
Africa: Youth Lead the Way Ahead of UN Summit of the Future
Young people took centre stage at UN Headquarters on Friday in the lead-up to the Summit of the Future - an unprecedented opportunity for world leaders to address current and… Read more »
September 19
Mali: UN Chief Strongly Condemns Mali Terrorist Attack
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has called for accountability following a "despicable" terrorist attack in Mali this week, his Spokesperson said on Thursday. Read more »
Africa: Showing Resolve Amid Crisis - Guterres Highlights UN Impact in Annual Report
In a time marked by escalating global crises - from rising poverty to the worsening climate emergency - the United Nations remains steadfast in its resolve to foster peace, advance… Read more »
Africa: Rising Debt in Sub-Saharan Africa Costing Lives - UNAIDS
The report details how this debt crisis is jeopardising progress aimed at ending AIDS in Sub-Saharan African countries, which account for a significant majority of people living… Read more »
September 18
Sudan: UN Urges Immediate Action to Stop Fighting in El Fasher
A sharp escalation in fighting in Sudan's El Fasher, along with ongoing clashes between rival military factions across the country, is heightening the risk of atrocities, including… Read more »
Africa: 'Create a Future Fit for Our Grandchildren', Guterres Urges, Ahead of Gamechanger Summit
Countries must use a once-in-a-generation UN summit to address current and emerging global challenges and reform outdated international institutions, Secretary-General… Read more »
September 17
Nigeria: UN Agencies Assist Families Affected By Floods
UN agencies and their humanitarian partners are providing life-saving relief to families in Nigeria who lost their homes during recent flooding. Read more »
September 16
Africa: Climate Change - Ozone Layer Still Well On Track for Full Recovery
New evidence in the World Meteorological Organization's (WMO) annual Ozone and UV Bulletin published on Monday reveals strong evidence that the ozone layer is well on track for a… Read more »
Africa: What's Going On With the World (And the Future) At the UN?
It's the season to take on global challenges, from forging a healthier planet to putting the brakes on nuclear weapons, as world leaders and leading experts land at UN Headquarters… Read more »
September 15
Africa: Unchecked AI Threatens Democracy, Warns UN Chief
Left unchecked, artificial intelligence (AI) could destabilize democratic systems by spreading disinformation, fueling hate speech and distorting public opinion through deepfakes,… Read more »
September 13
Africa: Guterres Calls for 'Culture of Peace' and Global Unity, As Crises Mount
Amid escalating global conflicts, deepening divisions and mounting crisis, the UN Secretary-General on Friday urged everyone around the world to "cultivate a culture of peace". Read more »
Nigeria: Hundreds of Thousands in Need of Aid As Flooding Wipes Out Homes - WFP
UN humanitarians are rushing to assist scores of newly displaced people in northeast Nigeria, after torrential rains caused a dam to collapse and flood the area, the UN World Food… Read more »
Africa: WHO Approves First Mpox Vaccine to Boost Access in Africa
The World Health Organization (WHO) has approved the use of an mpox vaccine for the first time, which it says should facilitate "timely and increased access" for millions at risk… Read more »
September 12
Africa: Half the World Lacks Social Protection Amid Climate Crisis, ILO Warns
Social protection is essential to safeguard people from shocks, but half the world is without any coverage, including over 90 per cent of people living in climate-vulnerable… Read more »
Africa: World News in Brief - Unicef Mpox Response in DR Congo, 'Unprecedented' Threat to Sudan's Heritage, Call to Suspend Cambodia Journalism Charter
The UN Children's Fund (UNICEF) is stepping up lifesaving support to the Congolese Government to protect children under 15 from mpox, who account for around 60 per cent of… Read more »
Africa: Summit of the Future - 'Critical' Opportunity for Safer, More Sustainable and Equitable World
A once-in-a-generation UN summit bringing together countries from around the world marks a critical opportunity for far-reaching agreements on international collaboration for a… Read more »
September 11
Africa: Mpox - UNHCR Launches $21.4 Million Appeal to Support Refugees in African Countries
The UN refugee agency, UNHCR, appealed on Wednesday for $21.4 million to urgently scale up health services for forcibly displaced people in African countries impacted by the mpox… Read more »
Africa: New How-to Guide Speeds Global Race for Renewable Energy
Governments, industry and other key players can now deploy a new action-oriented toolkit to ensure the global energy transition unfolds with equity, justice and sustainability as… Read more »
South Sudan: South-South Cooperation Can Help Solve 'Complex Development Context'
Collaboration between developing countries, often known as South-South cooperation, can help to solve what a senior UN official has described as the world's "complex development… Read more »
September 10
Africa: Call for 'Solutions Across the Board' As 79th General Assembly Opens
The 79th session of the UN General Assembly opened on Tuesday afternoon in New York, with incoming President Philemon Yang outlining a vision of unity in diversity and calling for… Read more »