Africa: UN's Guterres Declares Fossil Fuel Era Fading - Presses Nations for New Climate Plans Before COP30

UN Secretary-General António Guterres declared the world has "passed the point of no return" on the shift to renewables and implored governments to file sweeping new climate… Read more »

South Sudan: Food Lifeline Fading for Millions in South Sudan Hit By Conflict and Climate Shocks

South Sudan's dramatic hunger crisis is worsening and millions of people there could miss out on food aid because of the global humanitarian funding crisis, the UN World Food… Read more »

Africa: Deep Dive Into the International Seabed Authority - Why It Matters Now

Protecting underwater ecosystems from the growing interest in rare mineral mining, framing deep-sea laws and building a biobank are among landmark achievements of the UN's… Read more »

Africa: Salvaging SDGs Still Possible, but Countries Must Act Now - Guterres

Citing new global agreements on pandemic preparedness, ocean protection and development financing, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said on Monday that recent "signs of… Read more »

Africa: 'Bet On Youth' to Realise Africa's Digital Potential, UN Deputy Chief Says

Digital innovation and technology remain underfunded and underdeveloped across Africa, according to a report on Africa's development which was discussed at the General Assembly on… Read more »

Africa: Droughts Are Causing Record Devastation Worldwide, UN-Backed Report Reveals

Worldwide, some of the most widespread and damaging drought events in recorded history have occurred in recent years due to climate change and resource depletion. Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: Doha Agreement Brings DR Congo Government and M23 Rebels a Step Closer to Peace

An agreement signed by the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the Congo River Alliance/March 23 Movement (AFC/M23) has been hailed by the UN peacekeeping… Read more »

Sudan: Aid Cuts Leave Refugee Agency Unable to Shelter Six in 10 Fleeing War in Sudan

Major cuts to aid budgets have already left people fleeing wars in Sudan and beyond without the assistance and protection they need, the UN refugee agency, UNHCR, said on Friday. Read more »

South Africa: Mandela's Legacy 'Is Now Our Responsibility', Guterres Says On International Day

In honour of Nelson Mandela International Day on Friday, the United Nations is celebrating with a public service activity, a chamber music concert and a General Assembly meeting,… Read more »

Africa: From Crisis to Classroom - How the UN Supports Education in Conflict Zones

From makeshift furniture in Gaza to metro classrooms in Ukraine and solar-powered tablets in Sudan, the UN is working to bring education to millions of crisis-affected children. Read more »

South Africa: Indigenous Youth Meet Trailblazers Ahead of Nelson Mandela Day

A group of Indigenous youth from the United States, some as young as seven, visited the United Nations Headquarters in New York this week for the first time. Read more »

Sudan: UN Rights Chief Condemns the Killing of Scores of Civilians in Sudan

The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk has deplored deadly attacks in Sudan's Kordofan region this week, his office said in a statement on Thursday. Read more »

Sudan: Unicef Condemns Weekend Attacks That Killed 35 Children

More than 450 civilians were killed in recent "horrific attacks" in Sudan's North Kordofan state which the UN Children's Fund UNICEF has condemned in the strongest possible terms. Read more »

Sierra Leone: From Diamonds to Dirt - Sierra Leone Youth Bring Land Back to Life

Craters filled with muddy water pocket the landscape of the Kono district in Sierra Leone - the result of past diamond mining ventures which sparked a vicious local battle over… Read more »

Africa: We Need to Value Women in Sport, UN Rights Chief Says

In the midst of the Women's Euro football championship in Geneva, Volker Türk, the UN human rights chief, called on Member States and sports clubs around the world to address… Read more »

Africa: First Person - How Many More Children Must Die Before the World Acts?

The ongoing 21-month-long war in Gaza has seen more than 58,000 killed and 100,000 wounded as Israeli attacks continue amid rising numbers of child deaths from malnutrition. In… Read more »

Africa: Global Demand for Meat and Dairy Set to Rise, but Climate and Nutrition Gaps Remain

Global demand for meat, dairy and fish is projected to climb steadily over the next decade, driven by rising incomes and urbanisation in middle-income countries. Read more »

Sudan: Scores Killed in Sudan's Kordofan Region As Fighting Intensifies

Intensifying clashes in Sudan's Kordofan region between rival militaries have killed hundreds and wounded many more in recent days, warned the UN humanitarian affairs office (OCHA)… Read more »

Sudan: Humanitarian Needs Deepen Amid Rising Hostilities and Heavy Rains

Escalating violence, displacement and heavy rains are deepening the needs of civilians caught in the war in Sudan, the UN humanitarian affairs office, OCHA, said on Monday. Read more »

Africa: WHO Urges Roll-Out of First Long-Acting HIV Prevention Jab

A breakthrough HIV drug that only needs to be injected twice a year to offer near-total protection from the virus and developing AIDS should be made available "immediately" at… Read more »

Africa: UN Forum to Spotlight Health, Gender Equality, and Oceans in 2025 Push for Sustainable Development

As the deadline for the 2030 Agenda looms, ministers, experts, and civil society actors from around the world will convene in New York next week for a high-level UN forum to… Read more »

Sudan: Malnutrition Crisis Deepens for Sudan's Children As War Rages On

Sudan's brutal civil war is pushing more children towards the brink of starvation, the UN Children's Fund (UNICEF) reported on Friday, highlighting a sharp and alarming rise in… Read more »

Africa: Celebrating the Potential and Promise of the Largest Youth Generation Ever

Young people are shaping the future and demanding a world that is just, inclusive and sustainable, the UN chief said on Friday, marking World Population Day. Read more »

Africa: Lifesaver - Study Shows Vaccine Campaigns Cut Deaths By Nearly 60 Per Cent

Emergency vaccination campaigns have slashed deaths from major infectious disease outbreaks by nearly 60 per cent since 2000, according to a new study published this week. Read more »

Sudan: International Criminal Court - War Crimes, Systematic Sexual Violence Ongoing in Darfur

Systematic rape and sexual violence are being used as weapons of war in Darfur, the International Criminal Court (ICC) warned on Thursday, as part of a widening investigation into… Read more »