Africa: Internet Governance Forum - Shaping a Safe and Equitable Digital Future

As the world navigates rapid digital transformation, the 19th United Nations Internet Governance Forum (IGF) has convened in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, under the theme "Building Our… Read more »

Africa: World News in Brief - Death Toll Rises in Darfur, Cyclone Chido Latest, São Tomé and Príncipe Takes Development Step

UN humanitarians expressed alarm on Monday at the rising numbers of civilian casualties in and around the besieged Sudanese city of El Fasher, in northern Darfur. Read more »

Africa: Climate Shocks, Humanitarian Crises and Political Division Plague Central Africa

Central African nations continue to grapple with multidimensional crises, including security threats, extreme weather events and geopolitical tensions, a senior UN official said on… Read more »

Africa: At Least 68 Journalist Killings in 2024, Unesco Reports

For the second consecutive year, conflict zones have proven dangerous for journalists and media workers, with 2024 seeing at least 68 deaths in the line of duty, according to new… Read more »

Africa: Birth Registration Increases, but 150 Million Children Still 'Invisible'

A new report from the UN Children's Fund (UNICEF) reveals significant progress in ending the problem of the "invisible" millions of babies each year who go unregistered. Nearly… Read more »

Africa: Poverty, Conflict and Climate Fuel Spike in Trafficking Victims - UN Report

The number of victims of human trafficking detected globally is rising again after falling off during the COVID-19 pandemic, the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) said in its… Read more »

Africa: Aid Pledges Provide Vital Lifeline in Humanitarian Emergencies

The UN held a high-level pledging conference on Tuesday for its Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) which ensures humanitarians can deliver urgently needed assistance wherever… Read more »

Africa: Human Rights Day - 5 Key Things to Know

As Human Rights Day dawns on 10 December, it serves as a reminder of the ongoing importance of equality, justice, and dignity for all people worldwide. Read more »

Africa: Flagging the United Nations

As delegates and staffers gear up to tackle another day at UN Headquarters, a quiet yet stirring tradition unfolds: the raising of flags representing all Member States. Read more »

Africa: Holding the Front Line Against Desertification

Some one billion people globally under the age of 25 live in regions where they depend on the land and natural resources for jobs and livelihoods, according to the UN, but their… Read more »

Africa: Intore Dance Makes History on UNESCO List

Intore dance in Rwanda, equestrian art in Portugal, Tomyum soup in Thailand, and the artisanal knowledge surrounding the making of sake in Japan, are among the latest practices and… Read more »

Africa: 'No Life Without Land' Says Campaigning Athlete At UN Desertification Meeting

There can be "no life without healthy land as we cannot survive," according to an Olympic athlete who has been attending a global meeting being held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia,… Read more »

Africa: Security Council - Put Young Women At the Heart of Peace and Security Efforts

Peace is in peril worldwide and avenues for diplomatic dialogue are shrinking, but young women peacebuilders are demonstrating that a better world is possible, a senior UN official… Read more »

Africa: 'War On Drugs Has Failed, Completely and Utterly' - UN Human Rights Chief

The UN human rights chief has called on leaders and international stakeholders to radically rethink global drug policy, stating that the decades-long "War on Drugs" approach has… Read more »

Africa: UN Health Agency Approves 'Groundbreaking' TB Test

A potentially "groundbreaking" new test for tuberculosis (TB) has been endorsed by the UN World Health Organization (WHO) as part of continuing efforts to eradicate one of the… Read more »

Africa: 'Major Milestone' On Solutions to Internal Displacement - Top Adviser

There have been significant advances in addressing the worldwide internal displacement crisis, but urgent action is still needed as numbers continue to rise, topping 76 million… Read more »

Africa: 305 Million People Need Lifesaving Help Next Year, Says UN's Top Aid Official

Multiple unending conflicts, climate change and a glaring disregard for long-established international humanitarian law are set to leave a staggering 305 million people in need of… Read more »

Africa: UNHCR Secures Record $1.5 Billion in Early Funding for 2025

The UN refugee agency, UNHCR, has secured early funding commitments of $1.5 billion for 2025, as global forced displacement surges to 123 million people worldwide. Read more »

Africa: The 'Slow Onset, Silent Killer - ' Droughts Explained

Droughts across the world are intensifying and have become a "slow onset, silent killer" to which no country is immune, according to the UN's most senior official working on… Read more »

Africa: Three Billion People Globally Impacted By Land Degradation

Three billion people around the world are suffering the impact of poor and degraded land which will "increase levels of migration, stability and insecurity among many communities,"… Read more »

Africa: World Aids Day - UN Urges Leaders to 'Take the Rights Path to End Aids' By 2030

Ending AIDS as a public health threat by 2030 is within reach, but only if global leaders commit to dismantling barriers to healthcare and upholding human rights, UN… Read more »

Africa: UN Marks Day of Remembrance for Chemical Weapons Victims With Renewed Call for Global Action

On the Day of Remembrance for All Victims of Chemical Warfare, UN Secretary-General António Guterres called for decisive global action to eliminate chemical weapons, warning… Read more »

Africa: Millions of Women and Girls Forced to Flee Face High Risk of Gender-Based Violence - UNHCR

More than 60 million women and girls worldwide who are forcibly displaced or stateless face high risks of gender-based violence (GBV), but funding for lifesaving services to… Read more »

Africa: Wages Are Recovering After Negative Shift in 2022, Says UN Labour Agency

Pay packets around the world rose 1.8 per cent in 2023 and continued their positive trajectory in this first half of this year, rising by 2.7 per cent on the back of a strong… Read more »

Africa: 'We Need Peace' - Global Forum Concludes With Hope and a Plan

The message, from second graders and octogenarians to imams, rabbis, young changemakers and the King of Spain, was clear: "we need peace and mutual understanding now more than ever… Read more »