Sudan: Staggering Scale of Sudan Crisis 'Demands Sustained and Urgent Attention'

A senior UN humanitarian official on Thursday issued an urgent plea for international support to alleviate the devastating toll of the ongoing war in Sudan, as millions remain in… Read more »

Mozambique: UN Responds to Cyclone in Mozambique, Earthquake in Vanuatu

Humanitarians continue to assess the impact of Tropical Cyclone Chido in Mozambique and to support affected families, the UN reported on Wednesday. Read more »

Sudan: WFP Delivers Aid to Over 800,000 in Sudan

The World Food Programme (WFP) has intensified its emergency response in Sudan, delivering food assistance to more than 800,000 people in famine-affected and at-risk areas, even as… Read more »

Mozambique: Around 90,000 Children Impacted By Cyclone Chido in Mozambique

Tropical Cyclone Chido struck northern Mozambique over the weekend, bringing torrential rains and powerful winds that caused devastation for communities in Cabo Delgado province. Read more »

Libya: UN Announces Plan to Address Political Impasse, Overdue Elections in Libya

A new UN plan for Libya aims to overcome political deadlock, put the country back on the path to long-awaited presidential elections and renew the legitimacy of its institutions,… Read more »

Africa: Internet Governance Forum - Shaping a Safe and Equitable Digital Future

As the world navigates rapid digital transformation, the 19th United Nations Internet Governance Forum (IGF) has convened in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, under the theme "Building Our… Read more »

Africa: World News in Brief - Death Toll Rises in Darfur, Cyclone Chido Latest, São Tomé and Príncipe Takes Development Step

UN humanitarians expressed alarm on Monday at the rising numbers of civilian casualties in and around the besieged Sudanese city of El Fasher, in northern Darfur. Read more »

Africa: Climate Shocks, Humanitarian Crises and Political Division Plague Central Africa

Central African nations continue to grapple with multidimensional crises, including security threats, extreme weather events and geopolitical tensions, a senior UN official said on… Read more »

Africa: At Least 68 Journalist Killings in 2024, Unesco Reports

For the second consecutive year, conflict zones have proven dangerous for journalists and media workers, with 2024 seeing at least 68 deaths in the line of duty, according to new… Read more »

Africa: Poverty, Conflict and Climate Fuel Spike in Trafficking Victims - UN Report

The number of victims of human trafficking detected globally is rising again after falling off during the COVID-19 pandemic, the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) said in its… Read more »

Egypt: Six Bold Environmental Leaders Named 2024 Champions of the Earth

Brazil's first-ever Minister of Indigenous Peoples and an initiative promoting sustainable agriculture in Egypt are among the six recipients of the 2024 Champions of the Earth… Read more »

Africa: Birth Registration Increases, but 150 Million Children Still 'Invisible'

A new report from the UN Children's Fund (UNICEF) reveals significant progress in ending the problem of the "invisible" millions of babies each year who go unregistered. Nearly… Read more »

South Sudan: World News in Brief - Arrivals Surge in South Sudan, the Rise of Digital Media, Haiti Crisis Update

UNHCR, the UN refugee agency, has issued an alert after a surge in the number of displaced people fleeing war-torn Sudan for neighbouring South Sudan. Read more »

Africa: Aid Pledges Provide Vital Lifeline in Humanitarian Emergencies

The UN held a high-level pledging conference on Tuesday for its Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) which ensures humanitarians can deliver urgently needed assistance wherever… Read more »

Rwanda: UN War Crimes Tribunals Continue to Address Legacy Cases, Support National Efforts

The mechanism to complete the work of UN war crimes tribunals continues to make progress in delivering justice for the most serious crimes in Rwanda and the States of the former… Read more »

Africa: Human Rights Day - 5 Key Things to Know

As Human Rights Day dawns on 10 December, it serves as a reminder of the ongoing importance of equality, justice, and dignity for all people worldwide. Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: Security Council Hears of Ongoing Imperative to End Violence in Eastern DR Congo

The UN Special Representative for the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) briefed the Security Council on Monday on recent developments, including political disagreements over… Read more »

Africa: Flagging the United Nations

As delegates and staffers gear up to tackle another day at UN Headquarters, a quiet yet stirring tradition unfolds: the raising of flags representing all Member States. Read more »

Africa: Holding the Front Line Against Desertification

Some one billion people globally under the age of 25 live in regions where they depend on the land and natural resources for jobs and livelihoods, according to the UN, but their… Read more »

Africa: Intore Dance Makes History on UNESCO List

Intore dance in Rwanda, equestrian art in Portugal, Tomyum soup in Thailand, and the artisanal knowledge surrounding the making of sake in Japan, are among the latest practices and… Read more »

Africa: 'No Life Without Land' Says Campaigning Athlete At UN Desertification Meeting

There can be "no life without healthy land as we cannot survive," according to an Olympic athlete who has been attending a global meeting being held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia,… Read more »

Africa: 'War On Drugs Has Failed, Completely and Utterly' - UN Human Rights Chief

The UN human rights chief has called on leaders and international stakeholders to radically rethink global drug policy, stating that the decades-long "War on Drugs" approach has… Read more »

Sudan: Children of Sudan Show 'A Strength That Deserves Recognition'

The UN Children's Fund (UNICEF) Goodwill Ambassador Ishmael Beah visited Sudan this week, meeting children and families whose lives have been upended by the brutal war between… Read more »

Africa: UN Health Agency Approves 'Groundbreaking' TB Test

A potentially "groundbreaking" new test for tuberculosis (TB) has been endorsed by the UN World Health Organization (WHO) as part of continuing efforts to eradicate one of the… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Meet the 'Land Heroes' Who Are Fighting Desertification

From planting a billion trees in Zimbabwe, in southern Africa, to exporting products from the moringa tree in Mali and developing a climate action-focused board game called… Read more »