March 27
Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo Mission Chief Says Humanitarian Disaster 'Unfolding Before Our Very Eyes'
Insecurity in the volatile eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has worsened since the end of recent elections, UN Special Representative Bintou Keita told the Security… Read more »
Sudan: First Person - 'We Had to Avoid Stepping On the Bodies in the Streets' in Darfur
A former UN staff member who worked for a decade in Sudan's Darfur region for the African Union-United Nations mission, UNAMID, has told UN News how she had to "avoid stepping on… Read more »
March 26
Africa: UN Says 758 Allegations of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse Reported in 2023
The UN received 758 allegations of sexual exploitation and abuse committed by staff last year, together with related personnel and partners, according to its latest report on the… Read more »
March 23
Egypt: UN's Guterres Begins Solidarity Mission to Egypt and Jordan Amid Regional Crises
In the face of escalating conflicts and humanitarian crises, UN Secretary-General António Guterres is set to embark on his annual Ramadan solidarity trip, commencing this… Read more »
March 21
Africa: UN Leaders Galvanize Action for Reparations for People of African Descent
Reparatory justice must tackle the grave human rights violations deeply entrenched in the legacy of colonialism and enslavement, the General Assembly heard on Thursday on the… Read more »
Burkina Faso: Armed Groups Continue Terror Campaign Across Burkina Faso
Large parts of Burkina Faso are being terrorized by armed groups and the rampant insecurity is "beyond alarming", said the UN human rights chief on Thursday following a brief visit… Read more »
Africa: Stories From the UN Archive - Poetic Traditions At the UN
On World Poetry Day, marked on 21 March, and #ThrowbackThursday, we looked at some poetry in motion in the General Assembly's Third Committee on social, humanitarian and cultural… Read more »
March 20
Madagascar: First Person - Water Key to Cultivating Financial Independence in Southern Madagascar
Women in one of the poorest parts of rural Madagascar are growing their financial independence from men by cultivating village land and selling their produce. Read more »
Sudan: Conflict Driving Hunger Crisis in Sudan, UN Officials Tell Security Council
Eleven months of brutal fighting is driving a hunger crisis in Sudan, with some areas likely to experience catastrophic levels of food insecurity by the lean season in May, the UN… Read more »
Africa: World News in Brief - Dignity and Justice Key to End Evil of Racial Discrimination, Methane Emissions Update, Mpox Latest, Peacebuilding Boost
Racism is "an evil infecting countries and societies around the world" the UN chief has said in his message marking the International Day for the Elimination of Racial… Read more »
March 18
Africa: WHO Study Shows $39 Return for Each Dollar Invested in Fight Against TB
The UN World Health Organization (WHO) on Monday called for a funding boost in tuberculosis (TB) screening and prevention programmes to protect vulnerable populations and achieve… Read more »
Sudan: 24 Million Sudanese Children Facing 'Generational Catastrophe'
As the war in Sudan enters its second year next month, the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child (CRC) on Monday warned of a staggering toll of the crisis on children, with an… Read more »
Africa: UN Relief Chief Calls for Overhaul in Humanitarian Assistance Delivery
The UN's emergency relief chief on Monday outlined the need for a fundamental shift in how humanitarian assistance is delivered, advocating for greater understanding of the needs… Read more »
Africa: Explainer - What Is Famine and How Is It Declared?
Amid growing global concerns over alarming hunger spikes in conflict-affected communities and talk of intensifying levels of food insecurity possibly leading to famine, we looked… Read more »
March 17
Congo-Kinshasa: UN Chief Condemns Attack On Peacekeepers in DR Congo
The UN chief on Saturday condemned an attack which saw eight peacekeepers from the UN Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, or DRC, wounded during clashes between the… Read more »
March 16
Madagascar: Southern Madagascar, Where Girls Are Sold Into Marriage Before They Are Born
Efforts are being made in the south of Madagascar to end a traditional but illegal practice in which girls are promised as a wife to older men, sometimes even before they are born. Read more »
March 15
Africa: UN Calls for United Action to Combat Rising Islamophobia
Amid a rising tide of anti-Muslim hate, top UN officials condemned the scourge on Friday as the General Assembly adopted a resolution to push back against it during commemorations… Read more »
Nigeria: World News in Brief - Rights Chief Appalled At Nigeria Mass Abductions, 'Pervasive' Hunger in Streets of Sudan, Syria Child Crisis
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk on Friday expressed outrage at the recent abductions by gunmen of hundreds of people in Nigeria. Read more »
March 14
Africa: UN Chief Calls for People-Centered Approach to Combat Drug Stigma
The UN Secretary-General on Thursday called for "putting people first" by ending the stigma and discrimination around those who use drugs and the expansion of prevention and… Read more »
March 13
Africa: 'The Patriarchy May Be Pushing Back, but So Are We', UN Chief Tells CSW68
Women's rights are under attack, and governments must act to reverse that dangerous trend, the UN chief told a his annual town hall event with civil society activists on Wednesday,… Read more »
Africa: 'Record High' in UN Development Index Masks Stark Disparities
Despite record high global human development scores in 2023, disparities between the haves and the have-nots are widening, a new UN report revealed on Wednesday. Read more »
Africa: Diplomacy and National Leadership Crucial in Preventing War, Security Council Hears
The UN's top political affairs official on Wednesday stressed the urgent need for better prevention measures to save lives and boost development, amid a surge in armed conflicts… Read more »
Africa: With Internal Displacement At a Record High, Aid Chief Backs Action Call
The number of internally displaced people around the world is at a record high - well over 70 million - it's a global crisis that needs collaborative solutions from the… Read more »
March 12
Africa: 'Historic Milestone' As Child Mortality Hits Record Low of 4.9 Million in 2022
The fight against child mortality has reached an historic milestone the UN announced on Wednesday with latest estimates revealing the number of children dying prematurely before… Read more »
March 08
Sudan: Security Council Calls for Immediate Cessation of Hostilities in Sudan
The UN Security Council on Friday adopted a key resolution on Sudan, calling for an immediate cessation of hostilities in the war-torn country during the month of Ramadan, which… Read more »