August 25, 2023
Africa: Da'esh and Affiliates Still a Threat in Conflict Zones, UN Counter-Terrorism Officials Report
Despite successful international counter-terrorism initiatives, the extremist group Da'esh and its affiliates continue to pose a serious threat in conflict zones and neighbouring… Read more »
Africa: New Global Fund 'Welcome Boost' to Safeguarding Biodiversity
A new global environmental fund marks a major step towards securing the wellbeing of biodiversity in developing countries and will help to ensure sustainable utilization of their… Read more »
Sudan: UN Humanitarians Warn of 'Lost Generation' of Children Amid War, Hunger, Disease:
UN humanitarian chief Martin Griffiths said on Friday that the spread of fighting and hunger in Sudan could destroy the country, as the future of a "lost generation" of children… Read more »
August 24, 2023
Sudan: More Than Two Million Children Displaced By Conflict - Unicef
The conflict in Sudan has uprooted more than two million children - an average of more than 700 newly displaced every hour, the UN Children's Fund (UNICEF) reported on Thursday. Read more »
Central African Republic: 'Tensions and Divisions' Eroding Human Rights - UN Expert
An independent UN expert expressed grave concern on Thursday over the human rights situation in the Central African Republic (CAR), calling for political dialogue and a new… Read more »
August 23, 2023
Africa: At Brics Summit, UN Chief Calls Global Unity Call in Face of 'Existential' Challenges
The UN chief on Thursday underscored the urgent need for unity and justice to tackle humanity's pressing challenges, which range from the climate crisis to economic disparities and… Read more »
Africa: Abolish 'Human Exploitation' Once and for All, Unesco Chief Urges
Commemorating the International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition on Wednesday, the head of the UN's education, science and culture agency UNESCO,… Read more »
Africa: Don't Let Wastewater Opportunities Flow Down the Drain
Wastewater, long seen as an environmental and health hazard, possesses untapped potential as an alternative energy and clean water source to offset fertilizer use, the UN… Read more »
Africa: Rights Experts Condemn 'Racist Violence' Against Asylum-Seekers from East Africa
Greece must adopt "safe and impartial" border policies and practices and hold its law enforcement officers accountable for abuses, a group of UN Human Rights Council-appointed… Read more »
August 22, 2023
Cameroon: Two African Countries Among Winners of UNFPA AccessAbility Innovation Challenge
Four organizations working with young people with disabilities are the winners of the first AccessAbility innovation challenge held by the United Nations sexual and reproductive… Read more »
Africa: New Financing Tool Aims to Increase Access to Lifesaving Mosquito Nets
More people in some of the world's poorest communities will have access to quality health products such as top of the line mosquito nets, thanks to a new financial mechanism… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Eastern DRC - UN Food Aid Hangs in the Balance Amid Severe Funding Crunch
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is grappling with a dire humanitarian crisis fuelled by ongoing political instability and armed conflicts, severely impacting the entire… Read more »
Libya: Fierce Clashes in Tripoli Highlight 'Precarious' Situation
Recent deadly clashes between two largest armed groups in the Libyan capital, Tripoli, underscore the dire security situation there and are undermining preparations for elections… Read more »
August 21, 2023
Africa: Water Action Agenda Takes Shape in Stockholm Flowing On From Landmark Conference
The biggest water conference of the year is now underway. You might be thinking, wasn't that the UN Water Conference? Two separate events - but there is spillover. Read more »
Africa: Stamp Out Hate Speech, Persecution Based On Faith - Guterres
Online hate is often a driver of violent physical attacks against religious minorities, said the UN chief on Tuesday, calling on governments, community and religious leaders, to… Read more »
Africa: UN Honours Survivors of Terrorism Working for Peace
Paying respect to the thousands lost or harmed through terrorist attacks around the world each year, the UN is launching a project to help survivors' testimonies be heard,… Read more »
August 19, 2023
Africa: Building a Digital Army - UN Peacekeepers Fight Deadly Disinformation
With smartphones, editing apps, and innovative approaches, some UN peacekeeping operations across the world are building a "digital army" aimed at combating mis- and disinformation… Read more »
August 18, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: Children Facing Worst Cholera Outbreak in Six Years
A spike in conflict and displacement in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is pushing children into the worst cholera crisis since 2017, warns UNICEF. Read more »
Ethiopia: UN and Partners Providing Aid for Vulnerable As 1.2 Million Children Suffer Acute Malnutrition
The UN and partners are responding to disease outbreaks and an ongoing food insecurity crisis across Ethiopia which has left 1.2 million children suffering severe acute… Read more »
Niger: UN Rights Chief Calls for Immediate Restoration of Constitutional Order in Niger
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk called on Friday for Niger's democratically elected officials to be released "at once", following their detention by coup… Read more »
August 17, 2023
Africa: World Humanitarian Day Highlights Commitment to Serve #nomatterwhat
Conflict and insecurity in countries such as South Sudan and its neighbour to the north are set to make 2023 another year of high death tolls and and injuries for aid workers in… Read more »
August 16, 2023
Africa: Continent Can Become New Global Supply Chain Force - UNCTAD
African economies should seize the opportunity to better integrate into technology-intensive global supply chains and boost prosperity, but this depends on their ability to harness… Read more »
Liberia: What Next for Liberia After 20 Years of Peace? A UN Resident Coordinator Blog
This August marks twenty years of peace in Liberia following the end of the brutal civil war there, followed by a successful democratic transition. In this blog, the UN Resident… Read more »
South Sudan: First Person - Family Death 'Turning Point' in South Sudanese Humanitarian's Life
The "incredible pain" caused by the death of a cousin was the "turning point" which led Joyce Asha Laku from South Sudan into humanitarian work. Read more »
Niger: World Food Programme Calls for Free Flow of Aid Amid Ongoing Crisis
The UN World Food Programme (WFP) on Wednesday issued a call for continued "humanitarian and resilience efforts" for Niger's most vulnerable, in the face of the military power… Read more »