July 18

• South Africa: On International Day, UN Pays Tribute to Nelson Mandela's Contribution to Public Service

  The United Nations today marks Nelson Mandela International Day, celebrating the South African leader's 95th birthday and honouring his dedication to public service, social justice... Read more »

• Congo-Kinshasa: Army Accused of Maltreating M23 Detainees

  Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has expressed concern over reports of serious mistreatment of detainees belonging to the rebel group known as M23 by the national armed forces of the... Read more »

• Cameroon: UNAIDS Urges Investigation Into Death of Gay Rights Activist

  The United Nations agency leading the response to HIV/AIDS has condemned the killing of an outspoken activist for the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex... Read more »

• Guinea: UN Chief Appeals for Calm Amid Deadly Intercommunal Clashes in Southern Guinea

  Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today called for calm and urged Guineans to follow the law amid reports of deadly fighting between ethnic groups. Read more »

• South Sudan: Fighting Leaves 25,000 Stranded

  United Nations agencies and their partners have mounted a response for up to 25,000 civilians stranded in the bush by fighting in South Sudan's Jonglei state, after gaining access... Read more »

July 17

• Africa: Ambitious Job Creation Policies Needed to Tackle Unemployment in G20 Countries - UN Agency

  Five years after the global financial crisis, unemployment remains at "unacceptably high levels" in the Group of 20 (G20) leading economies, the United Nations labour agency said... Read more »

• South Sudan: UN Humanitarian Chief Urges Access to Civilians Trapped By Jonglei Fighting

  Alarmed by the deteriorating situation in Jonglei, where deadly clashes between multiple parties have left thousands of people cut off from aid, the top United Nations humanitarian... Read more »

• Egypt: UN Official Condemns Killing of Photojournalist

  The head of the United Nations agency tasked with defending press freedom today denounced the killing of Egyptian press photographer Ahmed Assem el-Senousy, and urged all parties... Read more »

• Africa: Veteran Journalists, UN Deputy Chief Urge Security Council to Do More to Protect Reporters

  With journalists working in dangerous corners of the world being thrown in prison or murdered in record numbers, the Deputy Secretary-General joined veteran reporters today urging... Read more »

• Africa: UN Forum Aims to Improve Employment, Living Standards for Persons With Disabilities

  Member States kicked off a three-day meeting at the United Nations in New York today with the aim of finding ways to improve living standards and employment for the more than one... Read more »

• Africa: UN Seeking to Fill U.S.$8.6 Billion Emergency Funding Gap for 2013

  Nearly $13 billion is needed this year - about a third of that amount for Syria and its neighbouring countries - to provide aid to 73 million people, the top United Nations... Read more »

July 16

• Africa: Unicef Capitalized On Innovation to Reach the Most Disadvantaged in 2012 - Report

  Despite challenging economic times and complex emergencies affecting children in nearly 80 countries, the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) boosted its innovation last year... Read more »

• Africa: Deputy UN Chief Stresses Power of Technology to Protect Women and Girls From Violence

  The deputy head of the United Nations today highlighted the power of technology to empower women and girls, especially to protect them from violence, and create a safer world for... Read more »

• Congo-Kinshasa: New Fighting Uproots Thousands

  The United Nations refugee agency today voiced concern about a new emergency in the North Kivu area of eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), where renewed fighting has... Read more »

• Sudan: ICC Requests Nigeria to Arrest Sudan's President During Visit to Abuja

  The International Criminal Court (ICC) requested Nigeria to arrest Sudanese President Omar Al-Bashir, who is wanted for alleged war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide,... Read more »

• West Africa: Security Council Calls for Cooperation to Combat Terror in the Sahel

  The United Nations Security Council today called for increased cooperation between countries in the Sahel, West Africa and the Maghreb to combat the growing threat posed by... Read more »

July 15

• Congo-Kinshasa: M23 Rebels Advance Towards Goma

  United Nations peacekeepers in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) are on high alert today and stand ready to use force to protect civilians in Goma from an advancing... Read more »

• South Sudan: UN, Partners Reach Stranded Civilians in Jonglei Amidst More Violence

  The United Nations and its humanitarian partners in South Sudan have for the first time this year gained access to areas in Pibor County where thousands of people have been... Read more »

• Congo-Brazzaville: On Visit to Republic of Congo, UNESCO Chief Praises Role of Music At Pan-African Festival

  The head of the United Nations educational and cultural agency, in an official visit to Republic of Congo, has praised the power of music to cut across cultural and regional... Read more »

• Burundi: UN Chief Calls On International Community to Support Burundi's Development

  Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today called on the international community to help Burundi continue its path towards peace and sustainable development. Read more »

• Mali: In France, UN Chief Praises Peacekeeping Contributions, Urges Political Progress in Mali

  United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, meeting with officials in France on the occasion of Bastille Day, paid tribute to the country's contributions to ending the turmoil in... Read more »

• Ethiopia: UN Food Relief Agency Starts First Cash Distributions to Somali Refugees in Ethiopia

  More than 12,000 Somali refugees in Ethiopia are receiving monthly cash entitlements in addition to food rations, the United Nations food relief agency today said, detailing its... Read more »

• Uganda: Amid Rapid Influx of Congolese Refugees, UN Rushes Emergency Aid to Uganda

  The United Nations refugee agency is today sending an emergency shipment of tents, blankets and sleeping mats as part of its efforts to assist some 66,000 refugees who have sought... Read more »

July 13

• South Sudan: UN-AU Mission Condemns Attack That Killed Seven Peacekeepers in Darfur

  The joint African Union-United Nations Mission in Darfur (UNAMID) today strongly condemned the attack on one of its patrols, which killed seven peacekeepers and wounded 17 military... Read more »

July 12

• Somalia: Humanitarian Needs in Somalia Remain Immense, UN Official Says During Visit

  Despite gradual improvements in the humanitarian situation in Somalia, the needs remain immense, a senior United Nations relief official said today, calling for greater investment... Read more »