May 22, 2023
Africa: Extreme Weather Caused Two Million Deaths Over Last 50 Years - World Meteorological Organisation
Over two million deaths and $4.3 trillion in economic losses; that's the impact of a half-century of extreme weather events turbo-charged by man-made global warming, the World… Read more »
Africa: World Must Be Ready to Respond to Next Pandemic - WHO Chief
Although COVID-19 may no longer be a global public health emergency, countries must still strengthen response to the disease and prepare for future pandemics and other threats, the… Read more »
Africa: Horn of Africa - Over 7 Million Children Under the Age of 5 Remain Malnourished
Children in the Horn of Africa are living through an unprecedented large-scale crisis of hunger, displacement, water scarcity, and insecurity, the UN Children's Fund (UNICEF) said… Read more »
Sudan: Ceasefire in Sudan Could 'Pave the Way' to Peace Talks
A crucial ceasefire poised to enter into force in restive Sudan on Monday evening should "pave the way" for peace talks to end the month-old conflict, the top UN official in the… Read more »
May 20, 2023
West Africa: Trafficking in the Sahel - Guns, Gas, and Gold
Chili peppers, fake medicine, fuel, gold, guns, humans, and more are being trafficked via millennia-old trade routes crisscrossing the Sahel, and the UN and partners are trying out… Read more »
Africa: Plenty Abuzz On World Bee Day
Beekeepers around the world earn their livelihoods from the golden honey their bees produce, but they also play a critical role in pollinating 87 of 115 leading food crops… Read more »
May 19, 2023
Africa: One Billion People in 43 Countries Face Cholera Risk, Amid 'Bleak' Outlook
After years of steady decline, cholera is making a devastating comeback and targeting the world's most vulnerable communities, UN health experts warned on Friday. Read more »
Malawi: Over 500,000 Children At Risk of Malnutrition, UNICEF Warns
The UN Children's Fund (UNICEF) is seeking nearly $88 million to assist 6.5 million people in Malawi, including at least 573,000 boys and girls who are at risk of malnutrition. Read more »
Sudan: Sudan Emergency - One Million Now Displaced in Ongoing Conflict
As heavy fighting continues in Sudan, UN humanitarians warned on Friday that more than one million people have now been forced to flee for their lives. Read more »
May 18, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: Unicef Alert Over 'Sickening' Levels of Sexual Violence in Eastern DR Congo
The UN Children's Fund is calling for an urgent increase in funding to help tackle an escalating number of cases of sexual violence against children and women in the eastern… Read more »
Africa: 'Weak and Insufficient' Progress Made Towards Disaster Risk Reduction
Global progress towards disaster risk management has been weak and insufficient, putting at risk the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina… Read more »
May 17, 2023
Sudan: UN Launches Record Country Appeal for 18 Million People in Need
Amid a massive increase in the number of people in Sudan impacted by more than a month of heavy fighting, the UN on Wednesday said that it needed a record near $3 billion to… Read more »
Africa: Russia Confirms Participation in Grain Deal for At Least 60 More Days
Russia has confirmed that it will continue to take part in the UN-brokered Black Sea Initiative for a further 60 days, the UN Secretary-General said on Wednesday. Read more »
May 16, 2023
Africa: Post-Pandemic World Economy Still Feeling Covid-19's Sting - UN Report
Prospects for a robust global economic recovery remain dim as the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic carry on, according to the UN's latest World Economic Situation and… Read more »
Sudan: UN Continues to Scale Up Aid, As Security Allows
The UN and humanitarian partners continue to scale up the aid response for the millions in need across Sudan on Tuesday, as news reports described heavy fighting in the capital… Read more »
West Africa: Security Situation in Sahel Remains Very Worrying, Security Council Warned
The security situation in the Sahel remains very worrying and the spiralling crisis in Sudan is an additional source of concern, a senior UN official warned the Security Council on… Read more »
May 15, 2023
Africa: Road Safety Week - African Nations Steer Towards Reducing Deaths
Traffic accidents are the leading cause of death among African youth, so governments across the continent have resolved to drive in a new unified direction, ahead of Road Safety… Read more »
May 13, 2023
Africa: Avoiding Disaster in a Dangerous World
More people globally are being affected by disasters than ever before, despite the adoption of a UN-backed international disaster reduction agreement in 2015. Experts from around… Read more »
May 12, 2023
Mali: Over 500 Killed By Malian Troops, Foreign Military Personnel in 2022 Operation
There are "strong indications" that more than 500 people were killed - the vast majority summarily executed - by Malian troops and foreign military personnel during a five-day… Read more »
Sudan: Warring Generals Take 'Important First Step' On Humanitarian Protection
A declaration by Sudan's warring parties committing to protect civilians is an "important first step", after more than three weeks of heavy fighting, the UN's top official in the… Read more »
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 »