December 13
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 »
December 10
Rwanda: UN War Crimes Tribunals Continue to Address Legacy Cases, Support National Efforts
The mechanism to complete the work of UN war crimes tribunals continues to make progress in delivering justice for the most serious crimes in Rwanda and the States of the former… Read more »
December 09
Congo-Kinshasa: Security Council Hears of Ongoing Imperative to End Violence in Eastern DR Congo
The UN Special Representative for the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) briefed the Security Council on Monday on recent developments, including political disagreements over… Read more »
December 06
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 »
November 23
Congo-Kinshasa: The Trial That Brought Down a Warlord
How do you bring a war criminal to justice? UN Video reported on the case of Sheka, the infamous leader of a feared armed group that raped and ravaged civilians in the Democratic… Read more »
November 21
Congo-Kinshasa: Acute Hunger Stalks One in Four People in DR Congo, Warn Aid Agencies
UN humanitarians warned on Thursday that one in four people in the Democratic Republic of the Congo suffers from "crisis or worse" levels of hunger that affects a staggering 25.6… Read more »
November 06
Congo-Kinshasa: In Brief - UN's Guterres Congratulates Trump, 34 Killed in DR Congo, Major Storm for Cuba
The UN Secretary-General on Wednesday commended voters across the United States for their "active participation in the democratic process", which will see Donald Trump return to… Read more »
October 08
Central Africa: 'Alarming' Situation in Great Lakes Region of DR Congo
The situation in Africa's Great Lakes Region, in particular the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), has remained "alarming" amid ongoing violence in the restive country's east,… Read more »
September 30
Congo-Kinshasa: Collective Effort Essential to Get DR Congo On Firm Path to Peace
Mobilization at the national, regional and international level are needed to support the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) in the face of continued violence in the east,… Read more »
September 12
Africa: World News in Brief - Unicef Mpox Response in DR Congo, 'Unprecedented' Threat to Sudan's Heritage, Call to Suspend Cambodia Journalism Charter
The UN Children's Fund (UNICEF) is stepping up lifesaving support to the Congolese Government to protect children under 15 from mpox, who account for around 60 per cent of… Read more »
August 08
Cameroon: Upcoming Elections in Cameroon Mark a 'Key Opportunity' to Commit to Human Rights - UN Human Rights Chief
Despite obstacles, Cameroon maintains immense potential to foster social change and promote civic engagement in their upcoming 2025 and 2026 elections, stressed the UN High… Read more »
August 07
Africa: WHO Moves to Highest Alert Over Mpox
The head of the World Health Organization (WHO) called for an emergency meeting on mpox following its spread outside the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Read more »
August 05
Rwanda: UN Special Adviser Urges States to Hold Perpetrators of Genocide Accountable
The UN Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide is urging States hosting fugitives to prosecute or extradite them for international crimes in a statement released on Monday,… Read more »
Cameroon: Historic First Medal for Refugee Olympic Team
Cindy Ngamba has made history by becoming the first ever refugee athlete guaranteed to receive an Olympic medal - the colour yet to be determined - following a dominant… Read more »
July 18
Central African Republic: Human Rights Abuses in CAR Detention Centres Need Urgent Response - UN Experts
Immediate action is needed to address human rights abuses in detention centres across the Central African Republic (CAR) according to a new UN report released on Thursday. Read more »
July 12
Congo-Kinshasa: Conflict Escalation Linked to Deadly Mpox Threat
At least 25 million people have been caught up in the humanitarian crisis in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) where a neglected health emergency continues to unfold at an… Read more »
July 08
Congo-Kinshasa: UN Envoy Highlights Alarming Violence and Neglected Humanitarian Crisis in DR Congo
The security situation in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has resulted in alarming levels of violence and widespread civilian displacement, the UN envoy for the… Read more »
July 02
Congo-Kinshasa: Tens of Thousands Displaced in Fresh Violence in DR Congo
Millions of displaced people in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) are suffering amid one of the world's most neglected crises, the UN International Organization of… Read more »
June 26
Congo-Kinshasa: UN Hears Testimony From Former Child Soldier On Brutal Reality of War
The UN Security Council on Wednesday heard powerful and personal testimony from a former child soldier who recounted harrowing experiences of being abducted and forced to join an… Read more »
June 18
Africa: WFP Increases Response in West and Central Africa to Address Rising Hunger
The World Food Programme (WFP) will increase its food and nutrition assistance programme this month in West and Central Africa in hopes of reaching 7.3 million people as the… Read more »
June 10
Central Africa: Envoy Highlights Progress Towards a New Political Landscape in Central Africa
The adoption of a new constitution in Chad alongside new inclusive dialogue in Gabon, standout as positive recent developments in Central Africa, the head of the UN office for the… Read more »
June 06
Cameroon: Philemon Yang of Cameroon Elected President of Upcoming General Assembly Session
The UN General Assembly on Thursday elected by acclamation Philemon Yang, former Prime Minister of Cameroon, President for its seventy-ninth session which gets underway in… Read more »
June 05
Congo-Kinshasa: Orlando Bloom Describes 'Devastating Impact' of DR Congo Violence On Women and Children
As violence escalates and millions of people continue to be displaced in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), grave violations against children are reaching an all-time… Read more »
June 03
Angola: UN Projects Empower Refugees in Angola
In the lush fields of Angola's northeastern Lunda Norte province, a transformative project initiated by the UN refugee agency (UNHCR) and the World Food Programme (WFP) is not only… Read more »
May 29
Chad: Funding Is Needed to Support Sudanese Refugees in Chad - UNHCR
The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) is calling on partners to assist them in supporting about 185,000 Sudanese who have journeyed into Chad and are trying to escape dangerous borders,… Read more »
