September 24
Africa: 'We Won't Be Silent As Apartheid Is Perpetrated Against Others' - South Africa
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Tuesday told the UN General Assembly that his nation had benefited from a wave of international solidarity in the battle to end apartheid… Read more »
September 21
Sudan: Sudan - UN Chief Alarmed At Full-Scale Assault On El Fasher
The UN Secretary-General is gravely alarmed by reports of a full-scale assault on El Fasher by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Sudan, his Spokesperson, Stéphane Dujarric… Read more »
September 17
Nigeria: UN Agencies Assist Families Affected By Floods
UN agencies and their humanitarian partners are providing life-saving relief to families in Nigeria who lost their homes during recent flooding. Read more »
September 15
Africa: Unchecked AI Threatens Democracy, Warns UN Chief
Left unchecked, artificial intelligence (AI) could destabilize democratic systems by spreading disinformation, fueling hate speech and distorting public opinion through deepfakes,… Read more »
September 12
Africa: Summit of the Future - 'Critical' Opportunity for Safer, More Sustainable and Equitable World
A once-in-a-generation UN summit bringing together countries from around the world marks a critical opportunity for far-reaching agreements on international collaboration for a… Read more »
September 11
Africa: New How-to Guide Speeds Global Race for Renewable Energy
Governments, industry and other key players can now deploy a new action-oriented toolkit to ensure the global energy transition unfolds with equity, justice and sustainability as… Read more »
September 10
Africa: General Assembly Wraps Up With Calls for Unity and Resolve
The 78th session of the UN General Assembly closed on Tuesday, concluding a tumultuous year in international diplomacy and underscoring the need for a collective resolve among… Read more »
Africa: Call for 'Solutions Across the Board' As 79th General Assembly Opens
The 79th session of the UN General Assembly opened on Tuesday afternoon in New York, with incoming President Philemon Yang outlining a vision of unity in diversity and calling for… Read more »
September 09
Africa: Outgoing General Assembly President 'Bullish On the UN', Despite Mounting Crises
A milestone declaration to accelerate investment in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as well as three resolutions on the Gaza conflict were among the achievements of the… Read more »
August 14
South Sudan: No Date Yet for Long-Awaited South Sudan Elections
The UN continues to support an enabling environment for general elections in South Sudan, but the date remains elusive, the Secretary-General's Special Representative for the… Read more »
August 08
Cameroon: Upcoming Elections in Cameroon Mark a 'Key Opportunity' to Commit to Human Rights - UN Human Rights Chief
Despite obstacles, Cameroon maintains immense potential to foster social change and promote civic engagement in their upcoming 2025 and 2026 elections, stressed the UN High… Read more »
July 31
South Sudan: Dozens Executed by Firing Squad in South Sudan Since January
UN rights office notes worrying rise in extrajudicial executions in South Sudan Read more »
July 18
Africa: UN Forum On Sustainable Development Concludes With Renewed Commitment, Call for Urgent Action
The High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) on Sustainable Development concluded on Wednesday, with nations reiterating the need for renewed impetus and accelerated actions to achieve… Read more »
July 11
South Sudan: Concern Mounts Over Fate of El Fasher, Call for Consensus Over South Sudan Elections
UN humanitarians "remain gravely concerned" over the daily fighting that continues to rage in and around the Sudanese city of El Fasher, UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric… Read more »
June 10
Central Africa: Envoy Highlights Progress Towards a New Political Landscape in Central Africa
The adoption of a new constitution in Chad alongside new inclusive dialogue in Gabon, standout as positive recent developments in Central Africa, the head of the UN office for the… Read more »
March 05
Africa: Women in Parliament - Slow Progress Towards Equal Representation
Progress on women's representation in national legislatures was "slow and mixed" in 2023, registering a growth of 0.4 per cent over the preceding year, the Inter Parliamentary… Read more »
March 04
Africa: 'Mega Election' 2024 Could Be a Landmark for Democracy - UN Rights Chief
Dozens of elections taking place this year around the world will likely be "free from hatred" and respect the will of the people, but there are warning signs that several polls may… Read more »
March 05
South Sudan: Top UN Official Calls for Greater Political Investment As Polls Loom
With only nine months remaining before the polls in December, South Sudan is not ready to hold elections and a lot more needs to be done, the head of UN peace operations said on… Read more »
February 15
Libya: Continued Impasse Threatens Libya's Future
Progress towards credible elections in Libya is impossible without an agreement between the key political players, the UN's top envoy to the north African country said on Thursday. Read more »
January 17
Comoros: World News in Brief - Rights Chief Calls for Calm in Comoros, DR Congo Update, Northern Ethiopia Beset By 'Multiple Crises'
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, has appealed for restraint in the wake of protests and heightened tensions following Sunday's presidential elections in… Read more »
January 20
Africa: At Non-Aligned Movement Summit, Guterres Repeats Call for Gaza Ceasefire, Release of Hostages
UN Secretary-General António Guterres repeated his call for a humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza and the unconditional release of all hostages, in an address to the latest… Read more »
January 19
Africa: Carnage in Gaza - 'How Much Is Enough?' Asks UN Assembly President
The President of the UN General Assembly on Friday reiterated his call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and the release of all hostages as the "only credible course of action" to… Read more »
January 21
Africa: Guterres Urges G-77 and China to Drive Momentum for Global Governance Reform
Developing countries must lead efforts to reform outdated international institutions and frameworks, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said in remarks to the third… Read more »
January 22
Africa: 25,000 Killed in Gaza War As Humanitarian Needs Go On Rising
"Intense" Israeli bombardment in Gaza continued on Monday along with rocket fire into Israel by Palestinian armed groups as UN humanitarians reported that more than 25,000 have… Read more »
January 11
West Africa: Challenges to Democracy Compound Instability in West Africa - Top Envoy
West Africa has seen shifting political sands throw up contrasting challenges over the past six months, revealing a stark contrast in the region's journey towards democracy, the UN… Read more »