Congo-Kinshasa: 41,700 Refugees Have Fled Violence to Uganda

Some 41,000 refugees have crossed from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) into Uganda since January, many of them having witnessed killings, "sexual violence and other… Read more »

Rwanda: UN Reflects On the 1994 Genocide Against the Tutsi in Rwanda

The UN Secretary-General called on Monday for commitment to build a world of justice and dignity in honour of the victims and survivors of the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi in… Read more »

Africa: Aid Data Critical to Crisis Response Threatened By Funding Cuts

The gathering of data which is essential for an effective response during a humanitarian crisis - and can help save lives - is under increasing threat due to global funding cuts,… Read more »

Africa: UN Peacekeeping Challenged As Conflicts and Ceasefires Grow More Complex

As ceasefires grow more fragile and conflicts more unpredictable, UN peacekeeping is having to adapt faster amid rising political tensions, disinformation and confusion over… Read more »

Africa: Aid Cuts Threaten to Roll Back Progress in Ending Maternal Mortality

Unprecedented aid cuts are putting global progress to end maternal deaths at risk, three UN agencies warned in a new report that calls for greater investment in midwives and other… Read more »

Africa: World Health Day - Focusing On Women's Physical and Mental Health Around the World

Monday's World Health Day highlights a critical issue for global health: the particular vulnerabilities faced by women and girls. Read more »

Africa: 'Safe Futures Start Here' - UN Calls for Global Action to Eliminate Mine Threat

More than 100 million people worldwide are at risk from landmines, explosive remnants of war and improvised explosive devices (IEDs) Secretary-General António Guterres said… Read more »

Sudan: Suffering Continues Amid Massive Destruction Across Khartoum

The people of Sudan are trapped in siege-like conditions "with no escape, no hope, and often forced to face unspeakable abuse," a senior official with the UN International… Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: Armed Violence Displaces Thousands As Cholera Outbreak Worsens

Ongoing violence in North and South Kivu in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) continues to kill, injure and displace civilians, the UN Office for the Coordination of… Read more »

West Africa: UN Envoy Urges International Support for West Africa and the Sahel

In a briefing to the Security Council on Thursday, the UN Special Representative for West Africa and the Sahel painted a mixed picture of the region, which is facing a growing… Read more »

Sudan: UN Rights Chief Condemns Extrajudicial Killings in Khartoum

The fight for Sudan's capital, Khartoum, likely involved widespread summary executions of civilians following its recent recapture by the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF), UN human… Read more »

Africa: World Is 'Failing' People With Disabilities - UN Deputy Chief

The "world is failing" people living with disabilities, UN deputy chief Amina Mohammed has told a major summit which aims to galvanize global efforts to ensure they are fully… Read more »

Sudan: Sexual Violence Used As Weapon of Terror Against Women and Girls

Amid alarming reports of sexual violence being used as a weapon of terror across Sudan, UN reproductive health agency, UNFPA, is warning that over 12 million women and girls - and… Read more »

Africa: 'Attacks On Aid Workers Must End,' Security Council Told

Two senior UN officials appealed in the Security Council on Wednesday for an end to attacks against humanitarians and personnel working for the global organization. Read more »

Africa: Accountability for Missing Persons Is 'Crucial' - UN Human Rights Chief

2024 saw the highest increase in missing persons in at least two decades, with 56,559 new cases recorded, according to the International Committee of the Red Cross. Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: Surging Violence As Armed Groups Target Civilians in the East, Human Rights Council Hears

Civilians continue to bear the brunt of the violence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) with 602 victims of extrajudicial or summary executions in North and South Kivu… Read more »

Sudan: Sudan On Brink of Famine As Fighting Ravages Darfur, UN Warns

The humanitarian crisis in Sudan is spiralling as rival militaries continue to battle for control of the country, with the UN expressing profound alarm on Monday over escalating… Read more »

Africa: UN-Backed Forum Seeks to Boost Resilience of World's Least Developed Countries

Policymakers, researchers, the private sector and other stakeholders are meeting in Zambia's capital, Lusaka, over the next three days to chart a path toward sustainable… Read more »

Central African Republic: UN Chief Strongly Condemns Killing of Kenyan Peacekeeper in Central African Republic

The UN Secretary-General on Saturday strongly condemned an attack on peacekeepers serving with UN mission MINUSCA in the Central African Republic which left one Kenyan 'blue… Read more »

Africa: Looking Beyond GDP to Reach the Sustainable Development Goals

Countries should consider looking beyond Gross Domestic Product, or GDP, as the key measure of economic growth to achieve the ambitious Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), UN… Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: Tens of Millions Risk Starvation As Funding Cuts Deepen Crises in DR Congo - WHO, WFP

Sharply declining aid could force tens of millions across the globe who rely on food aid into extreme hunger and starvation, the World Food Programme (WFP) warned on Friday. Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: Despite Renewed Conflict in Eastern DR Congo, Protection for Civilians Is Paramount - Keita

As the conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has intensified in recent months, the UN peacekeeping mission, MONUSCO, has been working to protect civilians -… Read more »

South Sudan: 'Perfect Storm' in South Sudan Demands Urgent Action, Says Guterres

Secretary-General António Guterres warned on Friday of a rapidly deteriorating crisis in South Sudan, calling for urgent dialogue, the immediate release of detained… Read more »

Africa: 47 Million Health Workers and Advocates Call for Cleaner Aid to Curb Pollution Deaths

Over 50 countries, cities, and organizations pledged new commitments on Thursday to tackle air pollution, protect public health, and help halve its deadly impacts by 2040 - a goal… Read more »

Africa: Fast Fashion Fuelling Global Waste Crisis, UN Chief Warns

Fast fashion is accelerating an environmental catastrophe, with the equivalent of one garbage truck's worth of clothing either incinerated or sent to landfill every second, the UN… Read more »