November 20, 2022
Africa: 'Join Forces' for Peaceful, Prosperous Continent, Urges UN Chief On Africa Industrialization Day
On Africa Industrialization Day, Sunday, the UN chief urged everyone to "join forces to build a more sustainable, peaceful, and prosperous continent for all". Read more »
November 15, 2022
Libya: Some Leaders 'Actively Hindering Progress Towards Elections', Security Council Hears
Efforts continue to get political leaders in Libya to overcome their differences so that long-awaited presidential and parliamentary elections can finally take place, the Security… Read more »
October 26, 2022
Africa: Countries' Climate Promises Still Not Enough to Avoid Catastrophic Global Warming - UN Report #AfricaClimateCrisis
While plans submitted by most signatories of the Paris Agreement would reduce global greenhouse gas emissions, they are still not ambitious enough to limit global temperature rise… Read more »
October 25, 2022
Sudan: Justice for Protesters Against Coup, Key to Ending Cycle of Violence
UN independent human rights experts on Tuesday demanded real accountability for the year-long brutal crackdown on peaceful protests against the October 2021 military coup in Sudan. Read more »
September 21, 2022
Central Africa: DR Congo President Denounces Rwandan 'Aggression', Wants UN Support for African-Led Mediation
The major challenges facing humanity "complex and interlocking," Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo, the President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), said on… Read more »
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 »
July 25, 2022
Libya: Human Rights Abuses, Political Stalemates, Electoral Delays Mar Progress
The overall situation in Libya remains "highly volatile", Martha Pobee, UN Assistant Secretary-General for political affairs and peace operations, told the Security Council on… Read more »
July 23, 2022
Sudan: Strengthening Sudan's Fragile Peace - a Resident Coordinator Blog
The killing of protestors by security services during large-scale demonstrations in Sudan's capital Khartoum in June underscores the ongoing political tensions in the country.… Read more »
July 22, 2022
Africa: Why the UN General Assembly Must Back the Right to a Healthy Environment #AfricaClimateCrisis
In late July, the UN General Assembly is expected to vote on a draft resolution recognizing the human right to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment. Read more »
July 21, 2022
Kenya: Respect for Fundamental Rights Key to Peaceful Elections - UN Experts
Independent UN human rights experts on Thursday called on authorities and political candidates standing in next month's general election to foster an enabling civic space to ensure… Read more »
July 10, 2022
Mozambique: From Fighting to Farming - Supporting Peacebuilding in Mozambique
As Mozambique looks to move on from its violent past, a UN-led programme is supporting efforts to reintegrate former combatants, and give them a chance to lead productive, peaceful… Read more »
July 07, 2022
West Africa: Greater Democratic Rule Vital to Boost Security, UN Security Council Told
Democratic and responsible governance is needed to counter ongoing insecurity in West Africa and the Sahel, the UN Special Representative for the subregion told the Security… Read more »
June 27, 2022
Libya: UN Highlights Need to Speed up Progress Towards National Elections
Leaders in Libya must resolve outstanding issues so that long-awaited presidential and parliamentary elections can finally be held, UN political affairs chief Rosemary DiCarlo told… Read more »
June 18, 2022
West Africa: West Africa - Democracy 'A Constant Process' Top UN Official Tells Security Council
After two decades of dictatorship, The Gambia is on the road towards democracy and respect for human rights, The UN is working closely with the government on this journey, a… Read more »
June 03, 2022
Mali: UN Condemns Second 'Cowardly' Attack in Three Days Against Peacekeepers
Two Egyptian peacekeepers serving with the UN Mission in Mali, MINUSMA, were killed on Friday - the second fatal attack this week on a peacekeeping convoy in the West African… Read more »
May 24, 2022
Sudan: Time Is Short to Resolve Political Crisis, Mission Chief Warns
Time is short for Sudan to reach a solution to its protracted political crisis, the Special Representative for the country told the Security Council on Tuesday, warning that if the… Read more »
May 16, 2022
Somalia: Somalia - UN Welcomes End of Fairly Contested Presidential Election, Calls for Unity
The United Nations in Somalia welcomed the conclusion of the country's presidential election held on Sunday, praising the "positive" nature of the electoral process and peaceful… Read more »
October 10, 2012
Mali: UN Accuses Rebels of Ruling Through Drug Money
Radical Islamists who seized northern Mali earlier this year are maintaining their control through fear and drug money, imposing an extremist version of Muslim Sharia law and… Read more »