June 05
Africa: Acute Food Insecurity to Rise in 18 'Hunger Hotspots', Warn Aid Agencies
No less than 18 crisis locations already suffering from dire food insecurity could see a "firestorm of hunger" unless aid reaches them urgently, UN humanitarians said on Wednesday. Read more »
May 29
Africa: More Climate Funding Needed to 'Transition From Rhetoric to Decisive Action'
Climate action taken so far to help fund efforts in cash-strapped small island developing States (SIDS) "does not measure up to what has been said" in the wake of COP28 in Dubai… Read more »
Africa: Explainer - Five Tools for Keeping Peace
In 1948, the United Nations took a pivotal step by deploying peacekeepers to support countries in their journey toward peace. Since then, more than two million people - military,… Read more »
Africa: Unicef Reports Surge in Violence Against Children in Africa's Central Sahel
Violence against children in the central Sahel region of Africa surged dramatically in the last quarter of 2023, skyrocketing by 70 per cent over the previous three months, the UN… Read more »
May 22
Africa: 'Be Part of the Plan' to End Nature Loss On Biodiversity Day
The diversity of animals, plants and microorganisms on the planet is at risk due to factors such as changing land use, urbanization, overexploitation, pollution and climate change,… Read more »
Southern Africa: Droughts and Floods Threaten 'Humanitarian Catastrophe' Across Southern Africa
Droughts and floods in southern Africa stemming from El Niño have left millions of people food insecure, warns World Food Programme (WFP) Executive Director Cindy McCain… Read more »
May 23
Africa: 'Now Is the Time to Unleash Africa's Peace Power' Guterres Tells Security Council
Peace is the key to unlocking Africa's future and for strengthening the continent's voice and influence in building peace globally, UN Secretary-General António Guterres… Read more »
May 21
Africa: WHO Reports Major Increase in Sexually Transmitted Infections
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) such as syphilis are on the rise in most regions of the world, UN health agency WHO said in a new report on Tuesday. Read more »
May 14
Africa: Record 75.9 Million Internally Displaced in 2023, UN Report Reveals
The number of people living in internal displacement soared to a record 75.9 million last year, a new UN-backed report said on Tuesday. Read more »
May 13
Africa: 'Untold Harm to Nature' From Wildlife Trafficking, Warns UN Crime Agency
Despite two decades of worldwide efforts, more than 4,000 precious wildlife species still fall prey to trafficking every year, a new report by the UN crime and drugs prevention… Read more »
Africa: Complementary Admissions for Refugees Reach Record Highs - UNHCR Report
A new report jointly issued by the UN refugee agency (UNHCR) and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) reveals a significant increase in the issuance of… Read more »
May 10
Africa: 'Keep Working With Us to Build a Better World,' Guterres Says, As Major UN Civil Society Forum Closes in Kenya
The first-ever UN civil society conference held in Africa wrapped up in Nairobi on Friday hearing calls for "bold and honest" conversations among governments and civil society to… Read more »
May 08
East Africa: Unprecedented Flooding Displaces Hundreds of Thousands Across East Africa
"Unprecedented and devastating" flooding in east Africa has triggered widespread displacement with hundreds of thousands forced from their homes in Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Somalia,… Read more »
May 01
East Africa: UN Supporting East Africa Flood Victims, Dozens More Migrant Deaths At Sea, Disinformation in Myanmar
The UN and humanitarian partners have provided emergency support for over 124,000 people in Kenya, where heavy rains continue to cause chaos, the UN said on Wednesday, as the UN… Read more »
May 02
Africa: Refugee Olympic Team to Send Message of Hope At Paris Games
Afghanistan's first woman breakdancer, a Cameroon-born British boxing champion, and a literal shooting star from Venezuela are among the members of the Refugee Olympic team… Read more »
April 29
Africa: UN Reviews Progress and Challenges 30 Years After Landmark Population Conference
Global progress towards sustainable development will continue to stall unless countries do more to bridge the gender gap and reduce poverty and inequality, the President of the… Read more »
Africa: UN Officials Urge Swift Action to Tackle El Niño-Induced Extreme Weather
Top UN officials called on Monday for swift action to combat the El Niño extreme weather events that are currently devastating southern Africa and other regions with… Read more »
April 23
Africa: UN Chief Calls for All Hands On Deck At Climate Promise 2025 Launch
Top UN officials launched a fresh global campaign to tackle the climate emergency on Tuesday, with social media influencers, Indigenous leaders and corporate giants showing what… Read more »
Africa: Silence the Guns, Amplify Women's Voices for Peace to End Rape in Wartime
The UN verified 3,688 cases of rape and other sexual violence committed in war in 2023, a "dramatic increase" of 50 percent over the previous year, the Security Council heard on… Read more »
April 22
Africa: Airlines Urged Not to Facilitate UK-Rwanda Asylum Transfers
UN experts have expressed concern over airlines and aviation authorities' involvement in the unlawful removal of asylum seekers from the United Kingdom to Rwanda under an agreement… Read more »
Africa: UN Chief Urges 'Surge in Investment' to Overcome $4 Trillion Financing Gap
The UN Secretary-General on Monday called for a "surge in investment" to give developing countries a chance to build better lives for their people. Read more »
April 18
Africa: Renewable Energy Transforming the Landscape
Renewable energy, if supported by governments, can "truly change the landscape" in terms of achieving equitable access to affordable and clean energy, but only if those governments… Read more »
April 16
Africa: Tourism 'Intrinsically Susceptible' to Climate Shocks, Political Unrest, Pandemic Threat
The President of the UN General Assembly on Tuesday highlighted the urgent need to boost sustainable and resilient tourism practices to protect the environment while continuing to… Read more »
April 09
Africa: Massive Investment and Financial Reform Needed to Rescue SDGs
Financing for sustainable development is at a crossroads and without urgent investment, global efforts to achieve a more just and equitable world by 2030 will fail, the UN deputy… Read more »
April 03
Africa: 'Shocking' Increase in Children Denied Aid in Conflicts
All warring parties must allow safe, swift and unfettered humanitarian access and protect civilian infrastructure, top UN officials told the Security Council on Wednesday. Read more »
