November 09, 2023
South Africa: Five Judges - One From South Africa - Elected to United Nations' Top Court
The General Assembly and the Security Council on Thursday elected five judges to serve on the International Court of Justice, the principal judicial organ of the United Nations. Read more »
November 08, 2023
Mali: UN Convoy Concludes Treacherous 350km Journey to Gao
A convoy from the UN Mission in Mali arrived in the northeastern city of Gao on Tuesday night after a dangerous week-long journey, marking the departure of peacekeepers from the… Read more »
Africa: Fossil Fuel Producers 'Literally Doubling Down', New UNEP Report Warns
Contrary to pledges to cut fossil fuel production, government policies worldwide will add up to a doubling of production in 2030, a new report from the UN environment agency (UNEP)… Read more »
November 07, 2023
Sudan: War Turning 'Homes Into Cemeteries' - UNHCR
The war between rival militaries in Sudan is growing in scope and brutality, having driven almost six million people from their homes since it erupted in April and worsening an… Read more »
Africa: More Action Needed to Write 'Final Chapter' of TB
Tuberculosis (TB) response is bouncing back from disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, but more effort is needed to end the disease, the World Health Organization (WHO) said… Read more »
November 06, 2023
East Africa: Sudan Crisis Has Interrupted Dispute with South Sudan Over Abyei - UN Officials
The war between rival militaries in Sudan has interrupted encouraging signs of dialogue between Sudan and neighbouring South Sudan and "effectively put on hold" talks over disputed… Read more »
Africa: Women in Islam - Mohammed Calls for Action On Education, Empowerment and Peace
Even though women have made extraordinary contributions to Islamic civilization, in many countries they are still being left behind, UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed said… Read more »
Africa: Food and Agriculture Organisation Report Reveals Hidden Costs of Agrifood Systems
Although current agrifood systems provide nourishment and sustain economies, they also impose huge hidden costs on health and the environment - the equivalent of at least $10… Read more »
November 03, 2023
Africa: How AI Helps Combat Climate Crisis - UN
Artificial intelligence (AI) is already making inroads worldwide in health, education and industry, but how can this cutting-edge technology help the world combat and mitigate the… Read more »
Sudan: Women and Girls Abducted, Held 'In Slave-Like Conditions' in Darfur
The UN human rights office (OHCHR) expressed alarm on Friday over reports that in Sudan, women and girls are being abducted, chained and held in "inhuman, degrading slave-like… Read more »
Africa: World's Diverse Biospheres 'Making Peace With the Natural World'
Spanning from city to savannah, and from mountaintops to mangroves, the world's 748 biosphere reserves are being celebrated this Friday for their diversity and contribution to a… Read more »
October 31, 2023
Africa: On Sacred Ground in Nepal, UN Chief Calls for Global Action for Peace
Standing in the sacred grounds of Lumbini, UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Tuesday delivered a heartfelt message, urging the world to take inspiration from the… Read more »
October 30, 2023
Africa: Upcoming COP28 Summit Must 'Respond Decisively' to Gaps in Global Climate Action #AfricaClimateHope
Next month's UN climate summit in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) must respond decisively to the gaps in the intranational community's response climate crisis,… Read more »
Africa: Tackling Climate Mis/Disinformation - 'An Urgent Frontier for Action'
Climate impacts are accelerating with every fraction of a degree of global warming, yet denial, distortion and falsehoods about well-established scientific facts are flooding the… Read more »
October 29, 2023
Sudan: UN Seeks End to 'Colossal' Humanitarian Tragedy As Sudan's Military Factions Resume Saudi-Hosted Talks
The United Nations has welcomed the resumption of talks in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, to end the months-long conflict between the Sudanese army and its rival paramilitary force which… Read more »
October 26, 2023
Central African Republic: International Support Critical to Forge Lasting Peace, Security Council Hears
Progress has been made in advancing a 2019 peace agreement in the Central African Republic (CAR) but the support of the international community is still vital, the UN Special… Read more »
October 25, 2023
Africa: Over 114 Million Displaced By War, Violence Worldwide
More than 114 million people worldwide have been forced to flee their homes in the first nine months of this year due to conflict, persecution and human rights violations, UN… Read more »
Africa: More Action Needed to Advance Women's Role in Global Peace and Security - UN Chief
Twenty-three years after the adoption of a landmark UN Security Council resolution on women, peace and security, their presence is still woefully lacking at negotiation tables,… Read more »
October 24, 2023
Africa: Why Women's Role in Sustaining Peace Is More Critical Than Ever
Twenty-three years after a landmark UN Security Council agreement focusing on women, peace and security, women and girls continue to bear the brunt of conflicts and remain… Read more »
October 22, 2023
Egypt: Second Aid Convoy 'Another Glimmer of Hope' for Millions in Gaza - UN Relief Chief
More aid arrived in Gaza on Sunday aboard 14 trucks that passed through the Rafah crossing with Egypt, the UN Humanitarian Affairs Coordinator said in a post on social media. Read more »
Mali: Govt Urged to Support Safe Withdrawal of UN Mission From Mali
Mali must ensure that the UN Mission in the country, MINUSMA, can safely complete its drawdown by the end of the year, amid insecurity in the north and other restrictions. Read more »
October 21, 2023
Egypt: 'The World Must Do More' for Gaza, UN Agencies Say
The aid that entered Gaza on Saturday "is only a small beginning and far from enough", five UN agencies said in a joint statement calling for a humanitarian ceasefire and safe… Read more »
Egypt: Interview - Unicef Has 'Every Hope' for More Gaza Convoys
The first humanitarian convoy into Gaza following two weeks of conflict crossed the border from Egypt on Saturday morning. Read more »
Egypt: At Cairo Peace Summit, Guterres Underlines Need for Aid to Gaza
UN Secretary-General António Guterres reiterated his call for sustained humanitarian aid to be delivered to Gaza in remarks to the Cairo Summit for Peace on Saturday. Read more »
Egypt: UN Relief Chief Welcomes Aid Convoy's Entry Into Gaza
UN Humanitarian Affairs Coordinator Martin Griffith welcomed the entry of an aid convoy into Gaza on Saturday, the first since the start of hostilities two weeks ago. Read more »