November 22, 2024
Congo-Kinshasa: Thousands of Children Face Escalating Violence and Exploitation Amid Intensifying Conflict
Children in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) remain deeply impacted by conflict, facing an increase in grave violations, according to the latest report by the UN… Read more »
January 30, 2024
Africa: UN Peacekeepers and Civilians Killed During Clashes in Disputed Abyei Region
Armed youth from rival factions of the Dinka ethnic group have been battling over the location of an administrative boundary in the oil-rich region, claimed by both countries,… Read more »
October 26, 2023
Central African Republic: Inclusive Dialogue, Implementation of Political Accord Only Viable Solution for Peace in Central African Republic, Mission Head Tells Security Council
The Government of the Central African Republic must engage in inclusive dialogue with opposition parties and armed groups to build trust among stakeholders ahead of local elections… Read more »
November 21, 2023
Africa: Nothing to Celebrate on World's Children's Day
On November 20th, we commemorate World’s Children’s Day, an occasion to take a step back and reflect. Reflect on our achievements but also on the remaining progress… Read more »
October 31, 2023
Mali: UN Gravely Concerned About Heightened Tensions
The United Nations is gravely concerned about heightened tensions and increasing armed presence in Northern Mali, which are likely to impede the timely and orderly… Read more »
April 13, 2023
Somalia: Press Remarks Of The UN Secretary-General On The Conclusion of His Visit to Somalia
Ladies and gentlemen of the press, Read more »
September 22, 2016
Africa: First Report by High-Level Panel on Women's Economic Empowerment Outlines Drivers to Advance Gender Equality
The High-Level Panel (HLP) for Women's Economic Empowerment today presents its first findings to the UN Secretary-General at an event in New York, held in the context of the UN… Read more »
October 31, 2006
Senegal: "Mankind is Like This - One Wants to Get Ahead"
He tried two times to get to Spain's Canary Islands in a fishing boat - and failed. But Mansour, a soft-spoken 42-year-old father of two, has not yet relinquished his ambition to… Read more »
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