November 19
Liberia: ICC Prosecutor Appeals for Global Support to Bring Libyan War Criminals to Justice
The Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) on Tuesday called on the UN Security Council to help execute arrest warrants against suspects allegedly linked to a brutal… Read more »
November 18
Africa: 'Cut the Theatrics' - UN Climate Chief Tells COP29 Negotiators to Focus On Solutions As Talks Enter Final Week
As COP29 climate talks in Baku enter their final week, the UN climate chief told negotiators on Monday to "cut the theatrics," get down to business and hammer out a new finance… Read more »
November 16
Africa: Jeddah Conference Closes With Adoption of Global Pledges to Tackle Antimicrobial Resistance
The 4th Global High-Level Ministerial Conference on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) wrapped up on Saturday with the adoption of the Jeddah Commitments, which lay out practical,… Read more »
November 15
Mozambique: Rights Experts Call for Immediate End to Post-Election Violence in Mozambique
UN independent human rights experts on Friday called on Mozambican authorities to prevent and end ongoing violence and repression of demonstrators in the wake of contentious… Read more »
November 14
Africa: Global Diabetes Epidemic Reaches Critical Levels With 800 Million Cases
Global diabetes cases have quadrupled since 1990, affecting over 800 million adults worldwide, according to a World Health Organization (WHO) study released to coincide with World… Read more »
Sudan: Humanitarian Lifeline for Sudan Secured for Three More Months
The top UN humanitarian official in Sudan has welcomed the Government's decision to extend the use of the Adre border crossing, a vital conduit for humanitarian assistance, for an… Read more »
Africa: COP29 - 'You Have Every Right to Be Angry' Guterres Tells Youth Advocates Frustrated Over Lack of Climate Action
As negotiations over how to tackle climate change head into their fifth day in Baku, UN Secretary-General António Guterres has expressed solidarity with young climate… Read more »
Africa: UNHCR Amplifies Voices of Displaced On Frontlines of Climate Change
UN refugee agency, UNHCR, on Thursday launched the Refugees for Climate Action initiative in a bid to mobilise the world's forcibly displaced to join the fight against global… Read more »
Africa: Coffee, Tea and Cocoa Costs See Global Food Import Bill Soaring Past $2 Trillion
The global food import bill is projected to exceed $2 trillion in 2024 - fuelled by the rising cost of everyone's favourite hot drinks - according to the latest Food Outlook… Read more »
November 12
Nigeria: 33 Million Could Face Hunger Next Year
Three UN agencies appealed on Tuesday for lifesaving support in Nigeria, where record inflation, climate shocks and ongoing conflicts are projected to push the number of food… Read more »
Sudan: Allies of Warring Generals 'Enabling the Slaughter,' Security Council Hears
The people of Sudan face an ever-deepening crisis as the relentless war between rival militaries pushes the country further into chaos, the UN's top political affairs official told… Read more »
Africa: COP29 - Guterres Urges Countries to 'Get Serious' On Loss and Damage Funding
UN Secretary-General António Guterres called on Tuesday for countries to step up contributions to a financial mechanism to assist developing countries affected by climate… Read more »
November 08
Sudan: Sudan's Displaced Have Endured 'Unimaginable Suffering, Brutal Atrocities'
Sudan's displaced have endured "unimaginable suffering" in their search for shelter from the country's ongoing war, UN humanitarians warned on Friday. Read more »
Egypt: World's Largest Urban Development Forum Concludes With Cairo Call to Action
The twelfth edition of the World Urban Forum wrapped up on Friday with the adoption of the Cairo Call to Action, after intense discussions focused on the global housing crisis and… Read more »
Africa: Cyberattacks On Healthcare - a Global Threat That Can't Be Ignored
An alarming surge in ransomware attacks is putting the world's healthcare infrastructure at critical risk, endangering patient safety and destabilising health systems, the head of… Read more »
Africa: Time to Dismantle Legacies of Slavery and Colonialism Impacting African Diaspora
Despite progress over the past 10 years to promote and protect the human rights of Black people worldwide, racism and discrimination persist, the President of the UN General… Read more »
November 07
South Sudan: Postponing Long-Awaited Elections 'A Regrettable Development'
The decision to extend the transition period in South Sudan once again and postpone long-awaited elections cannot be "business as usual", the UN Special Representative for the… Read more »
Africa: Rebuilding Beyond Bricks - World Urban Forum Focuses On Housing, Community Support in War-Torn Cities
Delegates discussed a complicated urban development issue at the World Urban Forum on Tuesday: What is needed to safeguard residents and guarantee they have access to housing and… Read more »
Africa: Record Heat Persists As WMO Calls for Urgent Services and Investment Boost
The world is experiencing unprecedented warming with 2024 poised to become the hottest year on record, surpassing the previous record in 2023, according to new data released by the… Read more »
November 06
Africa: Displacement Crisis Reaches 123 Million, Amid Ongoing Conflicts
The UN High Commissioner for Refugees, Filippo Grandi, has called for "urgent international support" as the number of forcibly displaced people worldwide reaches 123 million, with… Read more »
Africa: A City Safe for Women Is Safe for All - Women's Voices Lead At World Urban Forum in Cairo
One of the main messages conveyed by women leaders, activists, young people and others gathered for a discussion on Wednesday in Cairo at the World Urban Forum was that: "a city… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: In Brief - UN's Guterres Congratulates Trump, 34 Killed in DR Congo, Major Storm for Cuba
The UN Secretary-General on Wednesday commended voters across the United States for their "active participation in the democratic process", which will see Donald Trump return to… Read more »
Africa: Unesco Urges More Action to Combat Violence and Bullying At School
Nearly one in three students worldwide says they have been physically attacked at least once during the year, the UN educational and cultural organization UNESCO said on Wednesday. Read more »
November 05
Africa: WHO Identifies 17 Pathogens As Top Priorities for New Vaccine Development
A new study by the World Health Organization (WHO) lists 17 bacteria, viruses and parasites that regularly cause disease as top priorities for new vaccine development. Read more »
Sudan: Sudan War Keeps Reaching Across Borders, Security Council Hears
In addition to driving a regional refugee crisis, the brutal war in Sudan is exacerbating instability in the contested region of Abyei, a senior UN peacekeeping official said on… Read more »
