April 06, 2023
Rwanda: Reflecting On Genocide Against the Tutsi in Rwanda, Guterres Urges All Nations to Stand Firm Against Rising Hate, Intolerance
As the world marks the grim anniversary of the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda, during which Hutu and others who opposed the massacre were also killed, the UN… Read more »
April 04, 2023
Burkina Faso: Humanitarians Launch U.S.$877 Million Plan for Burkina Faso
A staggering 4.7 million people in Burkina Faso, a fifth of the population, will need humanitarian assistance this year, the UN and partners said on Tuesday, announcing a $877… Read more »
April 02, 2023
Africa: The Deadly Legacy of Landmines
More than two decades since the adoption of the landmark Mine Ban Treaty and the creation of the UN Mine Action Service, millions of landmines have been destroyed, but land in… Read more »
March 30, 2023
Africa: Women in Peacekeeping - UN Fund Calls for New Ideas and Investment
The UN's Elsie Initiative Fund (EIF) launched a fresh call for funding proposals on Thursday, aimed at improving opportunities for uniformed women to serve in peacekeeping… Read more »
March 29, 2023
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 »
March 28, 2023
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 »
March 22, 2023
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 »
March 21, 2023
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 »
March 20, 2023
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 »
March 16, 2023
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 »
March 18, 2023
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 »
March 15, 2023
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 »
March 10, 2023
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 »
March 07, 2023
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 »
March 06, 2023
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 »
February 28, 2023
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 »
February 22, 2023
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 »
February 21, 2023
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 »
February 16, 2023
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 »
February 13, 2023
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 »
February 09, 2023
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 »
February 07, 2023
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 »
February 05, 2023
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 »
January 31, 2023
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 »
