September 21, 2022
Central African Republic: President Calls for Protecting the Environment #AfricaClimateCrisis
The current session of the UN General Assembly provides a "solemn opportunity" to consider common challenges that are of serious concern to the future of humanity, President… Read more »
September 16, 2022
Burundi: Burundi Must Engage in 'Credible and Inclusive' Move Towards Democratic Rule
Burundi must engage more effectively in the rule of law and fight against impunity for violations and abuses committed since 2015, when the political system was thrown into turmoil… Read more »
August 26, 2022
Chad: Record Rainfall Destroys Farms, Homes
Torrential rainfall has triggered unprecedented flooding in Chad, affecting more than 340,000 people living in 55,000 households - surpassing last year's figure of more than… Read more »
August 23, 2022
Congo-Kinshasa: WHO Supports DR Congo Authorities As Ebola Resurges in Volatile East
Ebola has resurfaced in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) following confirmation of a case in the restive eastern province of North Kivu, the World Health Organization… Read more »
August 05, 2022
Central African Republic: Militias Spreading 'Terror, Insecurity', Must Lay Down Arms - UN Expert
Armed groups in the Central African Republic (CAR) must lay down their arms and engage in political dialogue, a UN-appointed independent human rights expert said on Friday, urging… Read more »
August 04, 2022
Congo-Kinshasa: UN Regrets DR Congo Govt Move to Expel Mission Spokesperson
The United Nations continues to engage with authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) in the wake of the deadly shooting this past weekend involving peacekeepers… Read more »
August 03, 2022
Congo-Kinshasa: New Sculpture At UN Honours Rights Experts Killed in DR Congo
A powerful new sculpture unveiled at UN Headquarters on Wednesday honours the memory and mission of two human rights experts who were murdered in the Democratic Republic of the… Read more »
July 31, 2022
Congo-Kinshasa: Guterres 'Outraged' Over Peacekeepers' Aggression, Calls for Accountability
Secretary-General António Guterres is "outraged" over a "serious incident" that took place on Sunday morning on the border of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and… Read more »
July 27, 2022
Congo-Kinshasa: Guterres Strongly Condemns Attack On Peacekeepers Which Left 3 Dead,
The UN Secretary-General António Guterres has strongly condemned an attack on peacekeepers serving in the Stablization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo… Read more »
July 29, 2016
Congo-Kinshasa: Six Years On, UN Envoy Calls for Action in Walikale Mass Rape
Ahead of the six-year remembrance of a mass rape of more than 300 civilians residents of the Walikale region of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) by armed groups, the… Read more »
May 28, 2009
Chad: Former Leader to Remain in Senegal Pending Final Ruling By UN Court
The United Nations International Court of Justice (ICJ) today issued an order leaving former Chadian president Hissène Habré in the custody of Senegal, where he is… Read more »
April 11, 2008
Chad: In Move Welcomed By UN, Senegal Can Now Try Former Leader
The top United Nations human rights official has welcomed changes to Senegal's constitution to make it possible for national courts to try crimes against humanity, paving the way… Read more »
August 16, 2007
Burundi: 350 000 Refugees Have Returned in Last Five Years
Over the past five years, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has helped over 350,000 Burundian refugees return to their homes, under one of the agency's… Read more »
June 27, 2007
Central African Republic: Country Facing Precarious Situation - UN Report
The situation in the Central African Republic (CAR) remains extremely precarious, marked by deteriorating humanitarian conditions, repeated violations of human rights, a culture of… Read more »
May 21, 2007
Central African Republic: Unicef Pushes for Release of Child Soldiers
The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has started talks with rebel groups in the Central African Republic (CAR) to secure the release of hundreds of child soldiers so… Read more »