March 01
Mozambique: Mozambique At UN Security Council
Climate, impact of conflict on women and children, and Security Council reform among March 2023 presidency priorities Read more »
February 17
Africa: UN Chief Calls for Radical Transformation of Global Financial System
UN Chief reiterates call for G20 countries to agree on $500 billion annual stimulus for Sustainable Development Agenda Read more »
January 17
Sudan: In Sudan, a UNFPA Hospital Helps Women Give Birth Safely Despite Flooding Crisis
After being carried for three kilometres through the rain and mud, Nasreen Faroug Balla finally reached the hospital. She was eight months pregnant - and going into labour. Read more »
December 09, 2022
Africa: COP27 - Key Takeaways for Africa
We should not underestimate how much of a game changer a facility on loss and damage is Read more »
December 01, 2022
Congo-Kinshasa: UN Special Adviser 'Deeply Alarmed' by Escalation in Fighting
Statement by Alice Wairimu Nderitu, Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide, who is deeply alarmed about the escalation of violence in the Great Lakes Region Read more »
November 18, 2022
Ethiopia: Pushing Forward - Countering Anti-Feminist Backlash
Hanna Lemma is a women's rights advocate and feminist researcher from Ethiopia. She is also the founder and director of Addis Powerhouse, a young women-led feminist knowledge… Read more »
November 29, 2022
Morocco: Providing Survivor-Centered Police and Justice Services
"I always feared the police. You hear stories of women going to the police station to report their violent husbands and they get told 'you deserve it'. Then she must wait in a room… Read more »
November 25, 2022
Africa: Call to Action - 'Unite! Activism to End Violence Against Women and Girls!'
Joint statement by United Nations entities for the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, 25 November 2022. Read more »
November 21, 2022
Africa: A Call for African Businesses to Join Global Public Procurement Market
United Nations Development Business (UNDB) platform offers a one-stop shop for global tendering information from development banks and other financial institutions. Read more »
November 17, 2022
Rwanda: Climate Action - Rwanda Is a Laboratory of Innovative Ideas
Like many other countries, Rwanda continues to experience effects of climate change, including landslides and droughts. The government and citizens, with the support of the UN,… Read more »
November 18, 2022
Gambia: Effective Climate Action Will Help the Gambia's Peace and Stability
Floods and windstorms have ravaged the Gambia lately, displacing thousands of citizens. further worsen the effects of climate change in the country. The UN Resident Coordinator in… Read more »
November 04, 2022
East Africa: Climate-Related Health Crisis Worsens As Disease Outbreaks Surge - WHO
Seven countries in the region recorded 39 reported outbreaks, flooding and other acute public health events between 1 January and 30 October 2022 Read more »
Sudan: Ethnic Clashes Surge in Blue Nile Region
The UN Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide expressed grave concern on Thursday over a reported resurgence of ethnic clashes in the Blue Nile region of Sudan. Read more »
November 02, 2022
Africa: 'Africa's COP' Should Not Neglect Continent's Concerns #AfricaClimateCrisis
It unconscionable to arm-twist the entire continent into accepting an unrealistic "only renewables from now on" argument Read more »
August 16, 2022
Togo: Togo and UN Sign MOU to Establish African Cybersecurity Centre
Based in Lome, the centre will promote cybersecurity and fight cybercrime Read more »
August 22, 2022
Africa: Calling for Just, Well-Financed Climate Action in Africa
Green economy can be impetus for growth and development Read more »
August 19, 2022
Africa: Guterres - World Humanitarian Day Salutes 'The Best of Humanity'
The hundreds of thousands of aid workers globally who dedicate their lives to assist people in need represent "the best in humanity", UN Secretary-General António Guterres… Read more »
August 17, 2022
Africa: Holding Onto Hope As We Mark #WorldHumanitarianDay2022
Let's recognize humanitarians who work tirelessly, day and night, to save lives at risk Read more »
August 10, 2022
Africa: UN, AU Prepare for 2022 Africa Amnesty Month - September
People who voluntarily surrender their illicit weapons and ammunition will not be arrested or prosecuted Read more »
August 03, 2022
Africa: Calling Record Profits From Oil and Gas 'Immoral', UN Secretary-General Urges Support to Most Vulnerable, Transition to Renewables
Latest recommendations from the UN Global Crisis Response Group call for windfall tax to fund fair policies and sustainable energy solutions Read more »
July 15, 2022
South Africa: 'Today and Every Day, Let Us Honour Nelson Mandela's Legacy By Taking Action'
Message from UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Nelson Mandela International Day, 18 July 2022 Read more »
June 30, 2022
Africa: Africa and the Russia-Ukraine Conflict - Seizing the Opportunity in the Crisis
Invest now in green, inclusive and resilient economies for Africa to better weather the next crisis Read more »
June 20, 2022
Africa: An All-Out Fight Against Hate Speech
Engaging tech and social media companies, leaders, communities to fight vice Read more »
June 02, 2022
Africa: Strengthening Resilience in Nutrition and Food Security in Africa
Strengthening resilience in nutrition and food security in Africa; UN Secretary-General's remarks at the Africa Dialogue Series 2022 Read more »
Somalia: Grim Drought Hits More Than Seven Million
Accompanying Somalia's newly-appointed drought envoy on his first field visit, the United Nations' top humanitarian official for the Horn of Africa country warned on Tuesday of the… Read more »
