May 11, 2023
Africa: Mpox Public Health Emergency Declared Over
The head of the UN World Health Organization (WHO) on Thursday declared that the multi-country outbreak of the mpox virus which began around a year ago was no longer a public… Read more »
Africa: Black Sea Initiative Exports Top 30 Million Tonnes From Ukraine, As Talks Continue Over Renewal
The UN-brokered Black Sea Initiative, aimed at ensuring the flow of grain, foodstuffs and fertilizer amid global shortages exacerbated by the war in Ukraine, has now allowed the… Read more »
Libya: New Arrest Warrants Seek Justice for Victims in Libya, ICC Prosecutor Says
New technology and strategies are helping to deliver justice to victims of grave violations of human rights in Libya, including fresh arrest warrants, but "we can do better", the… Read more »
Sudan: Sudan Violations in Spotlight At UN Human Rights Council
Sudan's descent into violent conflict and humanitarian catastrophe came under the scrutiny of the UN Human Rights Council on Thursday, as Member States called an emergency session… Read more »
May 10, 2023
Sudan: Violence in Sudan Likely to Spark Record Levels of Hunger
The grim prospect of record hunger levels in Sudan is becoming more likely by the day, as heavy fighting continues, UN humanitarians warned on Wednesday. Read more »
May 09, 2023
Africa: 'Silent Emergency' - Premature Births Claim a Million Lives Yearly
A "silent emergency" that is claiming one million tiny lives born premature each year requires concerted action to swiftly improve children's health and survival, according to a… Read more »
Africa: One Pregnant Woman or Newborn Dies Every 7 Seconds - New UN Report
Global progress in reducing the premature deaths of pregnant women, mothers and babies, has flatlined for eight years due to decreasing investments in maternal and newborn health,… Read more »
Sudan: Sudan Displacement Doubles in One Week, Says IOM
The number of internally displaced (IDPs) in Sudan has more than doubled in just the last week, since armed clashes erupted between rival militaries in multiple cities across… Read more »
East Africa: Sudan Violence Threatens Fragile Cross-Border Progress With Juba
The impact of ongoing violence among rival military parties in Sudan is threatening to derail bilateral political progress with neighbouring South Sudan, worsen the fragile… Read more »
Africa: Values of UN Charter Under Threat Like Never Before, Warns Guterres
The values of human dignity and freedom, enshrined in the UN's founding Charter in 1945, have never been so under threat, warned the Secretary-General on Tuesday, delivering a… Read more »
May 08, 2023
Sudan: First Person - Caught in the Crossfire in Sudan
Amid the ongoing deadly power struggle between the top military leaders of Sudan, evacuations have begun, including as part of India's Operation Kaveri, which has helped more than… Read more »
Sudan: Guterres Condemns Looting of Main WFP Compound in Khartoum
The UN Secretary-General has strongly condemned the looting of the World Food Programme's (WFP) main offices in the Sudanese capital Khartoum, over the weekend, describing it as… Read more »
Mali: Ban Slavery By Law, Say Top Rights Experts
The existence of slavery by descent in Mali continues to generate horrific human rights violations including torture, kidnapping and rape, UN-appointed independent human rights… Read more »
Africa: Countries Must Forge 'Global Blue Deal' to Protect the Ocean - Unctad
The ocean can provide vast opportunities for developing countries to build more innovative and resilient economies, but climate change, pollution and overfishing threaten the… Read more »
Africa: UN Forum On Forests - 5 Things You Need to Know
The sustainable management of the world's forests takes centre stage at the UN Forum on Forests, which opened on Monday at UN Headquarters in New York. Stakeholders from across the… Read more »
May 07, 2023
Eswatini: First Person - Surviving Abuse to Help eSwatini's Neglected Children
Siphiwe Nxumalo, a World Food Programme (WFP) volunteer in Eswatini returned to her home country after completing her studies in neighbouring South Africa to help orphans and… Read more »
May 06, 2023
Sudan: Midwives Scramble to Ensure Safe Deliveries Amid Violence in Sudan
As catastrophe grips Sudan, the UN agency for reproductive health is stepping up support, with midwives playing a key role in helping provide safe deliveries amid growing violence. Read more »
Central Africa: UN Chief Calls for Bolstered Efforts to End Violence in Great Lakes Region
At a time when more than 100 armed groups are plaguing communities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) with grave human rights violations and sexual violence, the UN… Read more »
Tanzania: First Person - The Young Leader Bringing Clean Power to Tanzanian Villages
Born in a Tanzanian village with no electricity, Gibson Kawago, decided to start a business producing off-grid clean electricity for communities like his own. His successes led to… Read more »
May 05, 2023
Burundi: In Burundi, Guterres Outlines Challenges Facing the Region
Armed groups - both local and foreign - must lay down their arms in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), and efforts must be redoubled to advance a lasting, sustainable… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Desperate Situation Facing Millions Displaced By Armed Violence
Recurring attacks by armed groups in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) continue to drive forced displacement and extreme hardship for millions of Congolese, the UN refugee… Read more »
Sudan: Keep Sudan Borders Open UNHCR Urges, Amid Alarming Rise in Child Deaths
The UN refugee agency (UNHCR) on Friday urged States to keep borders open to people fleeing military infighting across Sudan and suspend "negative asylum decisions" for Sudanese… Read more »
May 04, 2023
Sudan: UN and Partners Launch U.S.$445 Million Appeal to Ease Sudan Crisis
With 860,000 people projected to flee the fighting in Sudan for neighbouring countries, the UN refugee agency, UNHCR, and partners on Thursday appealed for $445 million to assist… Read more »
Africa: Escaping Sudan - Home Alone, With Warplanes Overhead
When fighting erupted in Sudan's capital Khartoum, 25-year-old Arafa was at home alone with her two young children. Read more »
Africa: UNESCO Calls for More Protection for Artists Under Attack
The international community must provide greater protection to artists caught up in armed conflict, political instability, and natural disasters, the UN Educational, Science and… Read more »