July 27, 2023
Sudan: Health Crisis Reaches 'Gravely Serious Levels' - WHO
The conflict in Sudan has sparked a health crisis for the 3.4 million people forced to flee to safety, whether within the country or across its borders, the World Health… Read more »
Niger: UN Chief Demands President's Immediate and Unconditional Release
The UN Secretary-General on Thursday demanded the release of Niger's President Mohamed Bazoum "immediately and unconditionally", as military officers continue to hold the… Read more »
July 26, 2023
Africa: Transforming Food Systems, Key to Get SDGs Back On Track - UN Deputy SG Amina Mohammed
The UN on Wednesday launched an initiative for accelerated transformation in food systems, with the Deputy Secretary-General highlighting key objectives to help get the Sustainable… Read more »
Niger: Guterres Condemns Apparent Coup Attempt in Niger
The UN Secretary-General António Guterres has strongly condemned an attempted power grab in the West African nation of Niger, following reports that the democratically… Read more »
East Africa: UN's Milestone Operation to Salvage Stricken Oil Tanker in Red Sea - Key Questions Answered
After nearly two years of "political groundwork, fundraising, and project development", in the words of UN chief António Guterres, the UN-led operation to avert… Read more »
July 25, 2023
West Africa: 'Real Challenges' Must Be Addressed Beyond Polling Day, Urges UN West Africa Envoy
While national elections in West Africa and the Sahel provide an important opportunity for voters to effect change, they also expose "real challenges" which must be addressed… Read more »
Africa: Africa's Food 'Transformation' Impossible Without Game Changing Solutions - FAO
A full-scale Africa-led agrifood systems transformation will not be possible without game changing solutions, greater investments in smallholder farmers, embracing new technology… Read more »
July 24, 2023
Africa: Global Food Systems 'Broken', Says UN Chief
UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Monday highlighted the need to address global hunger, promote cooperation between businesses and governments, and mitigate the… Read more »
Africa: UNHCR, IOM Outline New Approach to Assist Growing Number of Migrants
In a world characterised by economic crises, conflicts, and natural disasters, the uptick in migration is proving to be one of the most important geopolitical phenomena of the… Read more »
Sudan: Child Deaths Rise, Concern Intensifies for Refugees After 100 Days of Battle
After 100 days of fighting in Sudan, the UN Children's Fund (UNICEF) reported on Monday that at least 435 children have been killed and more than 2,000 injured. Read more »
July 23, 2023
Africa: Food Systems Contribute to Solving 'World's Most Important Challenges'
Population growth, urbanization, changing consumption patterns, and climate change are making it more challenging to feed the world according to a senior official at the UN's Food… Read more »
July 21, 2023
Somalia: From the Field - Hip Hop Artist K'naan's New Track Hails Refugees
Award-winning Somali-Canadian artist K'naan Warsame, creator of the chart-topping unofficial World Cup anthem Wavin' Flag, released Refugee in late June, saying he wants to flip… Read more »
Africa: Sustainable Africa Key to Global Security
Two top officials underlined the UN's commitment to Africa's development during a dialogue with representatives from NGOs, civil society, academic institutions and the private… Read more »
Africa: Russian Strikes On Ukraine Ports 'Further Blow to Global Food Security'
Russia's bombardment of Ukrainian ports along the Black Sea could have far-reaching impacts on global food security, UN political affairs chief Rosemary DiCarlo said on Friday in a… Read more »
Africa: Empowering Women Through Social Protection - UN Rights Office
Access to social protection is a fundamental human right, yet a recent UN human rights report shows that numerous women and girls worldwide are still unable to access provisions… Read more »
West Africa: 'Urgent Action Is Needed' to End Growing Humanitarian Crisis in Sahel - WFP
The ongoing conflict in Sudan is impacting food security and migration across West and Central Africa, depleting scarce resources, exacerbating inter-communal tensions and putting… Read more »
July 20, 2023
Libya: Rights Experts Denounce Discriminatory Travel Policy
A group of UN independent experts on Thursday expressed grave concern over a discriminatory policy issued by the Libyan Government of National Unity (GNU) which effectively… Read more »
Africa: Trust Fund Helps Victims and Children Born of Sexual Abuse, Appeals for Continued Support
A new report reveals how projects supported by the UN Trust Fund for victims of sexual exploitation and abuse by UN personnel, are helping victims regain their dignity, learn new… Read more »
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 19, 2023
Africa: Guterres Launches Latest Report On Youth Participation At the UN
Youth participation in global decision-making processes must be the norm and not the exception, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said on Wednesday. Read more »
Africa: UN Teams Up With FIFA At Women's World Cup in Score for Gender Equality
UN Women and FIFA have come together just ahead of the FIFA Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand to advance gender equality in football, and help end abuse and… 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 »
Africa: Mandela's Legacy Thrives As Today's Blueprint for Prisoners' Rights
Adamu* got two years for stealing in Nigeria, Denny is serving five years in Indonesia, and Lauro José dos Santos served a 12-year sentence in Brazil, but ongoing reform… Read more »
North Africa: Health Risks On the Rise As Heatwave Intensifies - WMO
The dangers associated with the heatwave that's engulfing the northern hemisphere aren't over yet, the UN World Meteorological Organization (WMO) warned on Tuesday. Read more »
Sudan: Conflict Displaces Nearly 200,000 People in the Past Week Alone
Nearly 200,000 people were displaced by fighting inside Sudan over the past week, the UN reported on Tuesday, citing new figures released by the International Organization for… Read more »