Congo-Kinshasa: Security Council Warned of 'Considerable' Deterioration in East DR Congo

The UN envoy to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) warned the Security Council on Wednesday that the security situation in eastern Congo has "deteriorated considerably" in… Read more »

Africa: UN Underlines Support for Africa's Fight Against Terrorism

Although no region is immune to terrorism, the situation in Africa is especially concerning, Secretary-General António Guterres told the Security Council on Tuesday,… Read more »

Somalia: Funding for African Union Somalia Mission Critical to Security - UN Political Chief

The UN political affairs chief has underlined the critical need to ensure funding for the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS), warning that a shortfall could… Read more »

Africa: Young Poets Lend Their Talents to Promote Peace, Marking the 75th Anniversary of UN Peacekeeping

"Across identities and differences... over countries and continents... it is not hard to choose peace." These lines are from a new poem created to mark the 75th anniversary of UN… Read more »

South Sudan: Humanitarians Call for Justice After Latest Deadly Attack

Humanitarians have strongly condemned the latest deadly assault on aid workers in South Sudan, urging the Government to step up security and bring those responsible to justice. Read more »

Africa: Security Council - Despite Progress On Reforming Global Security, 'Our Work Is Not Done'

The world's new security sector reform plan can achieve even further progress by developing the first-ever global study on women in defence, trimming reporting periods, and… Read more »

Gambia: Returning Migrant Counts Cost of Attempted Europe Crossing

Amadou Jobe, like many other Gambians before him, embarked on a perilous journey through northern Africa, in a failed bid to reach Europe. Now, with the support of the UN, he is… Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: Attacks By Armed Groups Displace More Than 100,000 in DR Congo

More than 100,000 people have been displaced, and dozens killed, following a string of armed group attacks in North Kivu province in the east of the Democratic Republic of the… Read more »

East Africa: Horn of Africa Hunger Emergency - '129,000 Looking Death in the Eyes'

Life-threatening hunger caused by climate shocks, violent insecurity and disease in the Horn of Africa, have left nearly 130,000 people "looking death in the eyes" and nearly 50… Read more »

Africa: 'Radical Change of Direction' Needed in Women, Peace and Security Agenda

New goals and effective plans on women's involvement in peacebuilding are needed before it is too late, the head of the UN agency leading global efforts to achieve gender equality… Read more »

South Sudan: South Sudan Faces 'Make or Break' Year On Road to Lasting Peace

South Sudan sits at a critical crossroad, with swift action needed to quell chronic intercommunal clashes, ramp up assistance to ever more communities in need, and advance progress… Read more »

East Africa: Refugee Agency Appeals for U.S.$137 Million to Help Displaced in Horn of Africa

Lifesaving aid is needed urgently to help millions of people enduring one of the longest and most severe droughts on record in the Horn of Africa, the UN refugee agency, UNHCR,… Read more »

Somalia: UN Official Underlines Need to Advance Women's Participation in Public Life

Despite many challenges, Somalia has made significant progress in advancing key national priorities, but enhancing women's political participation remains critical, UN Deputy… Read more »

Mali: Three UN Peacekeepers Killed As Vehicle Hits Explosive Device

Three peacekeepers in Mali were killed and five others seriously injured when their vehicle hit an explosive device, the UN Mission in the country, MINUSMA, reported on Tuesday. Read more »

Africa: Italy Sea Rescue Law Could Put More Migrant Lives At Risk - UN Rights Chief

A proposed new law in Italy on humanitarian search-and-rescue (SAR) operations could hinder the provision of lifesaving assistance in the Central Mediterranean and result in more… Read more »

East Africa: Horn of Africa - U.S.$84 Million Appeal to Support Migrants Along Risky Route to Yemen

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) and partners are seeking $84 million to provide humanitarian and development assistance to over one million migrants in the Horn… Read more »

Africa: Experts Demand Better Measures to Protect Children Caught in Conflict

Preventing violations against children affected by war has never been more pertinent or urgent, the UN expert advocating for these boys and girls said in a briefing to the Security… Read more »

Africa: ISIL Threat Still High and Increasing in Conflict Zones, Security Council Hears

Despite leadership losses and diminished cash reserves, the extremist group ISIL, or Da'esh, continues to pose a threat to international peace and security, the UN… Read more »

Zambia: New Grant Gives Boost to Women Peacekeepers

Zambia's police force will get nearly $1 million to boost women's participation in global peace operations, a UN Women-hosted trust fund announced on Tuesday. Read more »

Africa: South African Peacekeeper Killed After Helicopter Comes Under Fire in DR Congo

A UN peacekeeper was killed on Sunday in the restive eastern region of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) after the helicopter he was travelling in came under fire after… Read more »

South Sudan: Peace Hinges On Local Accountability, Landmark UN Peacebuilding Commission Meeting Hears

The Government of South Sudan, in its first ever briefing to the UN Peacebuilding Commission, outlined its priorities on Tuesday, addressing a host of recommendations from civil… Read more »

Mali: Independent Rights Experts Call for Probe Into Wagner Group's Alleged Crimes

Top UN-appointed independent rights experts on Tuesday called on the authorities in Mali to launch an immediate probe into the mass execution of civilians last year, allegedly by… Read more »

Africa: Eight Trends That Will Impact Children in 2023

A series of interconnected crises are expected to have a huge impact on children in 2023. A report from the UN children's agency (UNICEF), released on Tuesday, details the trends… Read more »

Mali: Mali - 'Critical Year' Begins in Country's Return to Constitutional Order

Stabilizing Mali is crucial, not only for the country but for the entire region, UN Special Representative El-Ghassim Wane told the Security Council on Friday. Read more »

Africa: Peacebuilding Must Be Rooted In 'Bedrock Of Inclusive, Sustainable Development'

While describing maintaining peace as core to the UN – it's very reason for being - Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed warned the Security Council on Thursday that it… Read more »