July 01
Sudan: UN Food Convoy Attacked, Supplies Looted Amid Worsening Crisis
Unidentified armed men in Sudan on Sunday attacked UN World Food Programme (WFP) trucks carrying food assistance meant for thousands of civilians in need in central Darfur, the… Read more »
June 28
Africa: UN Rights Chief Calls Time On 'Economic Violence' Against Women and Girls
On Friday, at the UN Human Rights Council's (OHCHR) first panel for the annual full-day discussion on women's rights, The UN human rights chief Volker Türk on Friday told a… Read more »
June 27
Africa: Global Leaders Address Security and Peacekeeping Challenges At UN Police Summit
Police chiefs and government leaders convened at UN Headquarters on Thursday for the opening session of UNCOPS 2024. Read more »
Sudan: Famine Risk Is Real for 14 Areas of Sudan Amid Ongoing Fighting
The risk of widespread famine in Sudan caused by war there was confirmed on Thursday by leading hunger experts who warned that the country faces "the worst levels of acute food… Read more »
June 26
Congo-Kinshasa: UN Hears Testimony From Former Child Soldier On Brutal Reality of War
The UN Security Council on Wednesday heard powerful and personal testimony from a former child soldier who recounted harrowing experiences of being abducted and forced to join an… Read more »
Africa: Humanitarians Are Beacon of Hope Amidst Global Turmoil - Guterres
Human suffering continues to worsen against a backdrop of conflict and runaway climate change the UN chief said on Tuesday, calling on countries to step up support for those in… Read more »
June 24
Somalia: Officials Highlight Ongoing Militant Threats and Dire Humanitarian Needs in Somalia
A UN Security Council meeting on Monday detailed Somalia's "exacerbated" humanitarian needs in the face of climate shocks and ongoing Government efforts to counter the terrorist… Read more »
Africa: Half the World Now Following Doctors' Orders On Cutting Trans Fats - WHO
A total of 53 countries had best practice policies in place for tackling industrial trans fats in food as of last year, vastly improving the food environment for 3.7 billion… Read more »
Sudan: WHO Appalled By Horrific Attack On El Fasher's Maternity Hospital
Heavy fighting in Sudan hit a new low over the weekend when a maternity hospital in besieged El Fasher city came under attack, killing a pharmacy worker and prompting new calls on… Read more »
June 21
Africa: Record Levels of Displacement Amid Global Conflict and Natural Disasters
There are twice as many internally displaced people today as there were ten years ago - the largest numbers ever recorded, said Special Advisor on Solutions to Internal… Read more »
June 20
Africa: WHO Announces Global Resurgence of Cholera Cases in 2024
The UN World Health Organization (WHO) has announced a spike in cholera in several regions of the world, with almost 195,000 cases and over 1,900 deaths reported in 24 countries… Read more »
Africa: Global Foreign Investment Declines for Second Year As Geopolitical Tensions Rise, UN Trade Body Reports
Foreign direct investment (FDI) fell by two per cent to $1.3 trillion in 2023 amid global economic slowdown and rising geopolitical tensions, according to a report released on… Read more »
June 19
Africa: Honour the Strength and Courage of Refugees, Urges UN Chief
"Conflict, climate chaos and upheaval" have forced more than 120 million people from their homes including 43.5 million who have fled across national borders said the UN… Read more »
Africa: Adequate Healthcare Crucial to Support Survivors of Sexual Violence
The United Nations on Wednesday commemorated the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict, highlighting the vital role hospital's play in helping… Read more »
Libya: UN Official Highlights Need for Inclusive Talks to End Stalemate
Libyans overwhelmingly desire a political consensus so that credible national elections can be held that will restore legitimacy to national institutions, the deputy head of the UN… Read more »
June 18
Sudan: 'Nowhere Is Safe' for Civilians As Sudan War Descends Further Into Chaos
The UN Security Council in New York on Tuesday focused on the worsening crisis in Sudan as civilians continue to suffer amidst the brutal fighting between rival militaries, while… Read more »
Africa: WFP Increases Response in West and Central Africa to Address Rising Hunger
The World Food Programme (WFP) will increase its food and nutrition assistance programme this month in West and Central Africa in hopes of reaching 7.3 million people as the… Read more »
Africa: Deadly and Growing Impact of Air Pollution Laid Bare in New Unicef-Backed Report
The State of Global Air (SoGA) report published in partnership with the UN Children's Fund (UNICEF) warns on Wednesday that air pollution is increasingly impacting human health -… Read more »
June 17
Africa: Sustainable Energy Offers 'Hope' in Fight Against Desertification and Land Loss
Sustainable sources of energy, including solar and wind power, can help communities across the world to reverse desertification and land loss, according to Ibrahim Thiaw, the… Read more »
June 16
Africa: Stop 'Vandalising' Earth and Help the Planet Thrive, UN Chief Urges
As nearly 40 per cent of land across the planet is degraded with more acres lost every second, governments, businesses and communities must galvanize action to reverse the damage… Read more »
June 14
Africa: Global Efforts to End Female Genital Mutilation Undermined By 'Vacation Cutting'
The global fight to tackle female genital mutilation (FGM) is being undermined by the movement of some girls across national borders and beyond to undergo the procedure, the UN… Read more »
Nigeria: Climate Change Fuels Tensions in Nigeria
Despite its huge potential, Nigeria, Africa's most populous country, continues to grapple with a host of challenges which are impacting people's lives and triggering conflict over… Read more »
Ethiopia: Rights Abuses in Ethiopia Must End, El Fasher Crisis Update, UN Stands With Niger
The head of the UN human rights office (OHCHR) Volker Türk on Friday called for serious measures to be taken to end human rights violations that are jeopardizing… Read more »
June 13
Africa: UN Reports 'Shocking' Rise in Violations Against Children in Conflict in 2023
Violence against children caught in armed conflict reached "extreme levels" last year, with a "shocking" 21 per cent increase in extreme violations, UN Secretary-General… Read more »
Sudan: Security Council Demands End to Siege of El Fasher in Sudan
The UN Security Council adopted a resolution on Thursday that calls for the paramilitary Rapid Security Forces (RSF) in Sudan to halt their siege on El Fasher, capital of North… Read more »