Africa: World Refugee Day - UN Calls for Solidarity and Inclusion Amid Record Displacement

Refugees deserve support and solidarity, not closed borders and pushbacks. That's a reminder from UN chief António Guterres on Tuesday's World Refugee Day, regarding the… Read more »

Libya: 'Persistent Disagreements' Must Be Overcome, Security Council Hears

Libyan political leaders who are being encouraged to set aside their differences for the sake of a new democratic future, must put the interests of the people "above all else",… Read more »

Sudan: Darfur Spiralling Into 'Humanitarian Calamity' - UN Aid Chief

With the conflict between rival militaries in Sudan entering its third month, the people of Darfur are "trapped in a living nightmare", the UN's top aid official has said. Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: Armed Group Attacks Displace Nearly 1 Million Since January

Escalating violence in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has displaced nearly one million people since January, the International Organization for Migration (IOM)… Read more »

Sudan: UN Condemns Killing of West Darfur Governor, Raises Alarm Over 'Vortex of Hate Speech'

The UN Assistance Mission in Sudan (UNITAMS) said on Thursday it was "appalled and deeply shocked" at the killing of the Governor of West Darfur, calling for a halt to the… Read more »

Mali: UN Strongly Condemns Attack On Peacekeepers in Mali, Which Leaves One Dead

The UN has strongly condemned an attack on a peacekeeping patrol in Mali which left one 'blue helmet' from Burkina Faso dead and eight others with serious injuries. Read more »

Somalia: WHO Strongly Condemns Deadly Attack in Somalia

The World Health Organization (WHO) on Sunday condemned in the strongest possible terms the deadly attack on the Pearl Beach Hotel and Restaurant in Mogadishu, Somalia, that left… Read more »

Central African Republic: Critical Humanitarian Situation in the Country

The humanitarian situation in the Central African Republic (CAR) remains critical, with more than half the population, 3.4 million people, requiring assistance and protection, the… Read more »

Central Africa: Central Africa Faces 'Turning Point' Amid Multiple Crises, UN Security Council Told

Despite critical gains by Central African nations in advancing stability and cooperation, the region faces multiple crises, and the coming months mark "an important turning point",… Read more »

Africa: 315,000 Grave Violations Against Children in Conflict Over 18 Years - Unicef

A staggering 315,000 grave violations against children in conflict took place between 2005 and 2022, said UN Children's Fund UNICEF on Monday, describing it as a "stark… Read more »

Africa: Urgent Support Needed for Chad, As Arrivals From Sudan Top 100,000 - UNHCR

The head of the UN refugee agency UNHCR, is calling on the international community to urgently increase support for new arrivals crossing the border from Sudan. Read more »

Africa: International Day of UN Peacekeepers Honours 75 Years of Service and Sacrifice

Since 1948, more than two million uniformed and civilian personnel have served at UN field missions across the world. Their contributions are being highlighted on the International… Read more »

Africa: UN Peacekeepers 'A Beacon of Hope and Protection' - Guterres

The UN's 87,000-plus peacekeepers worldwide are "a beacon of hope and protection" for vulnerable civilians, in an increasingly dangerous and uncertain world, the UN chief said on… Read more »

Sudan: UN and Partners Scramble to Supply Aid As Fragile Ceasefire Holds

The UN and humanitarian partners are mobilizing to reach as many people as possible while the stuttering ceasefire between warring military factions is being respected, said the UN… Read more »

Africa: Security Council Urged to Step up On Financing for AU Peace Operations

The UN political affairs chief on Thursday urged the Security Council to ensure reliable funding for African Union (AU) efforts towards greater peace and security on the continent. Read more »

Africa: Uphold Promise to Protect Civilians Caught in Conflict - Guterres

The world is failing to live up to its commitment to protect civilians during wartime, Secretary-General António Guterres told the UN Security Council on Tuesday, urging… Read more »

Sudan: Türk Appeals to Warring Generals - Calls Out 'Dangerous Anti-Rights Tendencies' Worldwide

The "senseless" fighting in Sudan must stop now, and the warring generals have to insist on zero tolerance for sexual violence among their troops, the UN rights chief said on… Read more »

Sudan: Protecting Civilians in Times of Crisis

Civilians continue to bear the brunt of conflict-related violence and destruction, and during the Protection of Civilians (PoC) Week 2023, observed from 22 to 25 May, the UN and… Read more »

Ghana: Peacekeeper Named UN Military Gender Advocate of the Year

A Ghanaian peacekeeper serving with the United Nations Interim Security Force in Abyei (UNISFA) will receive the 2022 United Nations Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award, it… Read more »

Sudan: Sudan Emergency - One Million Now Displaced in Ongoing Conflict

As heavy fighting continues in Sudan, UN humanitarians warned on Friday that more than one million people have now been forced to flee for their lives. Read more »

Sudan: UN Launches Record Country Appeal for 18 Million People in Need

Amid a massive increase in the number of people in Sudan impacted by more than a month of heavy fighting, the UN on Wednesday said that it needed a record near $3 billion to… Read more »

West Africa: Security Situation in Sahel Remains Very Worrying, Security Council Warned

The security situation in the Sahel remains very worrying and the spiralling crisis in Sudan is an additional source of concern, a senior UN official warned the Security Council on… Read more »

Sudan: UN Continues to Scale Up Aid, As Security Allows

The UN and humanitarian partners continue to scale up the aid response for the millions in need across Sudan on Tuesday, as news reports described heavy fighting in the capital… Read more »

Sudan: Warring Generals Take 'Important First Step' On Humanitarian Protection

A declaration by Sudan's warring parties committing to protect civilians is an "important first step", after more than three weeks of heavy fighting, the UN's top official in the… Read more »

Sudan: Sudan Displacement Doubles in One Week, Says IOM

The number of internally displaced (IDPs) in Sudan has more than doubled in just the last week, since armed clashes erupted between rival militaries in multiple cities across… Read more »