February 20, 2023
Africa: Dreams in Crisis - Children Send World Leaders Postcards From the Edge
Dreams thrive, even in crisis, with a new UN-led campaign spotlighting the next generation and their ambitions, urgently scrawled to the world on postcards from some of the most… Read more »
February 18, 2023
Africa: Despite Challenges, Continent is 'Poised for Progress', UN Chief Tells AU Summit
UN Secretary-General António Guterres expressed his support for an integrated, prosperous, and peaceful Africa on Saturday, in remarks delivered to the African Union Summit,… Read more »
February 17, 2023
South Sudan: Rights Experts Say Peaceful Transition Crucial, Amid 'Immense Suffering'
South Sudan's leaders must prioritize a peaceful transition as rampant sexual violence and attacks on civilians continue across the world's youngest nation, the UN Commission… Read more »
Libya: End Political Stalemate in Libya Now, UN Chief Urges Leaders
Overcoming the current political impasse in Libya can unleash much-needed progress in tackling myriad crises there, the UN chief said on Friday at a high-level meeting of the… Read more »
February 16, 2023
Nigeria: $1.3 Billion Drive to Stop 'Ticking Time Bomb' of Child Malnutrition
The UN launched a $1.3 billion appeal on Thursday to help six million people severely affected by conflict, disease, and disaster in northeast Nigeria. Read more »
East Africa: Horn of Africa - U.S.$84 Million Appeal to Support Migrants Along Risky Route to Yemen
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) and partners are seeking $84 million to provide humanitarian and development assistance to over one million migrants in the Horn… Read more »
Africa: UN Environment Agency Tackles Mercury-Tarnished Gold Mining Industry
Reducing mercury use by nearly 370 tons in nine countries, a UN environment agency initiative now plans to scale up efforts in 15 other affected nations, making conditions safer… Read more »
Africa: Italy Sea Rescue Law Could Put More Migrant Lives At Risk - UN Rights Chief
A proposed new law in Italy on humanitarian search-and-rescue (SAR) operations could hinder the provision of lifesaving assistance in the Central Mediterranean and result in more… Read more »
Africa: 78 Million Children Don't Go to School At All, Warns UN Chief in Call for Action
A staggering 78 million girls and boys around the world today "don't go to school at all" because of conflict, climate disasters and displacement - while tens of millions more… Read more »
February 15, 2023
Africa: Exhibition Showcases Millets As 'Smart Food', Rich in Heritage and Full of Potential
A new exhibition highlighting the crucial role millets play in boosting global food and nutrition security, adapting to agrarian risks posed by climate change, and contributing to… Read more »
Africa: Outbreaks Underline Critical Need to Ramp Up Health Systems - Tedros
Current disease outbreaks highlight the urgent need for every country to ramp up its care systems, the World Health Organization (WHO) chief told journalists on Wednesday. Read more »
February 14, 2023
Africa: Equality Drive Launched By African Women Leaders At Landmark Conference
Women leaders called for swift, concerted action to advance gender rights at the first International Conference on Women's Transformational Leadership, in Juba, South Sudan on… Read more »
Tunisia: UN Rights Chief Concerned Over Crackdown On Opposition
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, has voiced concern over the deepening crackdown in Tunisia targeting perceived political opponents of President Kais… Read more »
Africa: UN-Backed Project Aims to Eliminate Mercury From Skin Lightening Products
The Governments of Gabon, Jamaica and Sri Lanka have united in a $14 million project to eliminate the use of mercury in skin lightening products - a serious public health issue,… Read more »
Africa: Sea Level Rise Poses 'Unthinkable' Risks for the Planet, Security Council Hears
Rising seas pose "unthinkable" risks to billions around the world, with profound implications for security, international law, human rights and the very fabric of societies, senior… Read more »
February 13, 2023
Africa: Experts Demand Better Measures to Protect Children Caught in Conflict
Preventing violations against children affected by war has never been more pertinent or urgent, the UN expert advocating for these boys and girls said in a briefing to the Security… Read more »
Africa: Power of Sport to Counter Violent Extremism Amplified At UN
Sport can change the world, famous footballers and grassroots gamechangers alike said at a roundtable discussion on Monday, highlighting a new UN podcast series to mark the first… Read more »
Africa: World Radio Day Celebrates a 'Unique Instrument of Peace'
From supporting forthcoming elections in South Sudan, to getting war-weary people to buy into peace processes; to ensuring high school girls in Afghanistan can keep learning even… Read more »
February 10, 2023
Africa: 'More Women and Girls in Science Equals Better Science', UN Chief Declares
Gender bias in science has resulted in drug tests that treat the female body as an aberration, and search algorithms that perpetuate discrimination, but the solution is simple:… Read more »
February 09, 2023
Africa: WHO Reports Exponential Rise in Cholera Cases in Africa
Africa is currently experiencing an exponential rise in cholera cases, amid a global surge in the disease, the World Health Organization (WHO) reported on Thursday. Read more »
Africa: ISIL Threat Still High and Increasing in Conflict Zones, Security Council Hears
Despite leadership losses and diminished cash reserves, the extremist group ISIL, or Da'esh, continues to pose a threat to international peace and security, the UN… Read more »
Africa: UN General Assembly Hears Call for Worldwide Pandemic Warning System
Epidemiologists and researchers briefing the UN General Assembly in the first of its kind science session earlier this week, called for pathogen surveillance and an open-source… Read more »
February 08, 2023
Africa: More Investment in School Health, Nutrition, Will Help Realise Childhood Potential - Report
Although investing in school health and nutrition has a positive effect on children's academic outcomes, one-third of schools worldwide still do not have access to drinking water… Read more »
Ethiopia: UN Refugee Agency Chief Calls for More Aid, New Long-Term Strategy
UN refugee agency (UNHCR) chief on Wednesday called for long-term solutions to help those displaced by the recent conflict in Ethiopia. Read more »
Somalia: U.S.$2.6 Billion Appeal to Support Millions of People Amid Drought and Famine Fears
Humanitarians are seeking $2.6 billion to assist some 7.6 million people in Somalia this year, the UN and partners announced on Wednesday, together with the Federal and State… Read more »