April 24, 2023
Africa: Guterres - Urgency of Global Challenges Demands Bold, Swift Action
The world's multilateral system is under greater strain than at any time since the creation of the United Nations, requiring swift action to "do better, faster" in using the UN… Read more »
Africa: UN Data Forum - Fast-Tracking Solutions to Reach the SDGs
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has issued a major call at a UN forum to find new ways to harness data today, to shape a peaceful and prosperous tomorrow, for all… Read more »
Africa: Youth Forum - How Change-Makers Are Shaping More Sustainable World
Young people are valuable agents of change and around the world they are taking matters into their own hands and championing innovative solutions to accelerate action on the… Read more »
April 21, 2023
Sudan: UN Coordinator Calls for Urgent 'Humanitarian Pauses' in Sudan, As Death Toll Mounts
The UN Humanitarian Coordinator in Sudan issued a strong statement on Friday calling on both sides in the military power struggle to "implement humanitarian pauses" allowing… Read more »
Africa: Human, Economic, Environmental Toll of Climate Change On the Rise - WMO
The relentless advance of climate change brought more drought, flooding and heatwaves to communities around the world last year, compounding threats to people's lives and… Read more »
April 20, 2023
Africa: 67 Million Children Missed Out on Vaccinations During Covid Pandemic - Unicef Report
Some 67 million children worldwide missed out on one or more essential vaccinations between 2019 and 2021, due to disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and armed conflict,… Read more »
Sudan: United Nations Reiterates Appeal for End to Sudan Crisis
The UN continues to appeal for an immediate end to the military power struggle in Sudan, as Secretary-General António Guterres and leaders from the African Union (AU), the… Read more »
Rwanda: Interview - How Hate Speech Triggered Rwandan Genocide
In April 1994, a sinister call was broadcast over radio stations across Rwanda, triggering the start of 100 days of genocide that left more than one million people dead. Henriette… Read more »
South Africa: Boost for Developing Nations As mRNA Technology Hub Moves to the Next Phase in South Africa
An ambitious UN-led effort to create mRNA technology transfer hubs in the developing world, is taking another major step forward this week at an international conference in Cape… Read more »
April 19, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: 'Fragile Ceasefire' Holds in Eastern DR Congo, Security Council Hears
After months of fighting and rising tensions across the Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the region is enjoying "a fragile lull", including an improvement in… Read more »
Sudan: UN, African and Arab Leaders to Hold Virtual Talks On Sudan Crisis
UN Secretary-General António Guterres continues efforts towards ensuring an end to the hostilities in Sudan, his Spokesperson said on Wednesday, amid reports of a new… Read more »
Africa: End 'Alarmist Narratives' on Population Growth and Recognise Women's Rights - UNFPA
Women’s bodies must not be held captive to government policies or “alarmist narratives” concerning population growth, the UN sexual and reproductive health agency… Read more »
April 18, 2023
Africa: Food Insecurity, Malnutrition in West Africa and Sahel Set to Reach 10-Year High - UN Agencies
Food insecurity and malnutrition in West and Central Africa are on track to reach a 10-year high by June as the crisis expands to coastal countries, UN agencies warned on Tuesday,… Read more »
Libya: 'New Dynamic' - Bathily Calls On Partners to Support Momentum
Against the backdrop of a fragile human rights landscape, a "new dynamic" of cooperation among Libyan leaders provides much-needed momentum as the country prepares for elections… Read more »
Sudan: UN Rights Chief Calls for a Return to Talks, Amid Reports of 24-Hour Pause
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, on Tuesday called for an immediate end to the hostilities in Sudan and pleaded for the opposing sides in the military… Read more »
Africa: UN Advisory Board Charts Fresh Path to Better Global Governance
There needs to be a major shift in global governance to better tackle such current and looming challenges as the climate crisis and rising security threats, according to a new UN… Read more »
April 17, 2023
Zambia: UN Experts Concerned Over Delay in the Country's Debt Restructuring
UN independent human rights experts on Monday said they were deeply concerned over delays in reaching an agreement on the restructuring of Zambia's debt and its corresponding… Read more »
Africa: Don't Let SDGs Turn Into 'Mirage of What Might Have Been' - UN Chief
UN Secretary-General António Guterres warned on Monday that the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development is turning into a "mirage of what might have been," at the opening of… Read more »
Sudan: Guterres Calls for 'Immediate' Ceasefire As Death Toll Mounts
Clashes intensified across Sudan on Monday, as top UN officials urged rival military factions to protect civilians and respect the country's international obligations. Read more »
Africa: Initiative Aims to Prevent Hep C Infection in Marginalized Groups in Low-Income Countries
A $31 million investment announced on Tuesday seeks to prevent hepatitis C infection among people who inject drugs and other high-risk populations in low and middle-income… Read more »
Africa: 'Let Us Learn From Indigenous Peoples', UN Chief Declares
In his address marking the opening of the 2023 session of the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII) on Monday, UN Secretary-General António Guterres drew… Read more »
Africa: Funding a Better Future for All - 5 Things to Know About the Financing for Development Forum
As the global economy continues to be battered by a series of crises, senior UN officials and government representatives are converging on UN Headquarters in New York, in an… Read more »
Africa: Interview - Knowledge of Indigenous Peoples Can Promote Harmony With Earth
The age-old knowledge of indigenous peoples has a key role to play in the battle against the climate crisis. A major conference taking place at UN Headquarters from Monday will… Read more »
April 16, 2023
Sudan: WFP Chief Puts Hold On Sudan Aid Operations, Following Death of 3 Staff in Unrest
The World Food Programme (WFP) has temporarily halted all operations, as a result of the fighting between rival military groups, which led to the deaths of three WFP employees on… Read more »
April 15, 2023
Rwanda: First Person - Keeping Memories of Rwandan Genocide Victims Alive
Immaculée Songa survived the 1994 genocide against the Tutsis in Rwanda, but her husband and two daughters, as well as many relatives and friends, were killed. At the launch… Read more »