March 15, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: Attacks By Armed Groups Displace More Than 100,000 in DR Congo
More than 100,000 people have been displaced, and dozens killed, following a string of armed group attacks in North Kivu province in the east of the Democratic Republic of the… Read more »
Malawi: UN Steps Up Support to Malawi Following Deadly Cyclone
The UN and partners are ramping up support to Malawi in the wake of Tropical Cyclone Freddy, which killed 190 people this week and injured dozens more, prompting the Government to… Read more »
March 14, 2023
Africa: 55 Countries Face a Health Worker Crunch Linked to Covid-19 - WHO
No less than 55 countries are struggling with serious health worker shortages as they continue to seek better paid opportunities in wealthier nations that have stepped up efforts… Read more »
March 13, 2023
South Africa: UN Experts Call On South Africa to Create Torture Prevention Body
South Africa must swiftly set up a watchdog mechanism to examine prisons, detention centres, and other facilities, UN independent experts on torture prevention said on Monday,… Read more »
Africa: Digital Technology New Source of Discrimination Against Women - Guterres
During a dialogue with women civil society leaders in the UN General Assembly Hall on Monday, Secretary-General António Guterres heard about the critical need to make the… Read more »
March 11, 2023
Gambia: 'Every Other Young Girl You See Has Undergone Female Genital Mutilation'
Women in The Gambia face high levels of female genital mutilation (FGM), period poverty (an inability to afford menstrual hygiene products), and domestic violence. In an interview… Read more »
São Tomé and Príncipe: Interview - São Tomé and Príncipe Readies for Graduation Day
São Tomé and Príncipe is due to graduate from its current status as one of the world's Least Developed Countries (LDCs), a journey that is testament to its… Read more »
March 10, 2023
Africa: UN Observes First International Day Against Islamophobia
The United Nations on Friday commemorated the first-ever International Day to Combat Islamophobia with a special event in the General Assembly Hall, where speakers upheld the need… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: 300,000 Flee Ongoing Violence in DR Congo in February Alone - UNHCR
Humanitarians issued an alert on Friday for the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), where heavy fighting continues to uproot hundreds of thousands of people in east of the… Read more »
East Africa: Horn of Africa Hunger Emergency - '129,000 Looking Death in the Eyes'
Life-threatening hunger caused by climate shocks, violent insecurity and disease in the Horn of Africa, have left nearly 130,000 people "looking death in the eyes" and nearly 50… Read more »
March 09, 2023
Africa: World Leaders Back 'Blueprint for Recovery, Renewal, Resilience' in Least Developed Countries
The Fifth UN Conference on the Least Developed Countries (LDC5) concluded on Thursday with countries adopting concrete measures to implement the Doha Programme of Action (DPoA) -… Read more »
March 08, 2023
Africa: Cracking the Code to a Fairer Digital Future for Women
The inequalities faced by women in the real world are also prevalent online. On International Women's Day, celebrated on 8 March, the UN is raising awareness of these disparities,… Read more »
Africa: LDC5 Spotlights Contributions of Women and Girls in Tech, Despite Tough Odds and Persistent Barriers
The Fifth UN Conference on the Least Developed Countries (LDC5), under way in Doha, Qatar, joined the world in marking International Women's Day, celebrating the achievements of… Read more »
Africa: New UK Asylum Bill Would Be in 'Clear Breach' of International Law - UNHCR
Draft migrant legislation proposed by the United Kingdom Government would result in a de facto "asylum ban", the UN Refugee Agency, UNHCR, said on Tuesday. Read more »
March 07, 2023
Africa: 'Radical Change of Direction' Needed in Women, Peace and Security Agenda
New goals and effective plans on women's involvement in peacebuilding are needed before it is too late, the head of the UN agency leading global efforts to achieve gender equality… Read more »
South Sudan: Impunity Drives Cycles of 'Horrific' Crimes, Human Rights Council Hears
Impunity is a major driver of the human rights and humanitarian crises in South Sudan, which continue to cause immense trauma and suffering for civilians in the country, the UN… Read more »
Madagascar: Tropical Cyclone Freddy On Track to Become Record-Breaking Storm
Tropical Cyclone Freddy - which is threatening communities in Madagascar and Mozambique for a second time in as many weeks - could become the longest-lasting storm of its kind on… Read more »
Africa: UN Conference Weighs Building Resilient Agrifood Systems in the Face of Risk and Uncertainty
Government leaders and experts attending the Fifth UN Conference on Least Developed Countries (LDC5) and weighing the main challenges facing the world's most vulnerable countries,… Read more »
Africa: UN Rights Chief Calls for Fresh Thinking to Tackle Global Challenges
Tackling current complex challenges requires fresh thinking and bolder political leadership to address abuses and find solutions, the UN rights chief said on Tuesday, presenting… Read more »
Africa: Close Gaps to Drive Progress for Next Generations, Youth Delegates Tell LDC5
Dozens of youth delegates, representing some 226 million young people from 46 least developed countries (LDCs), took centre stage on Tuesday at a United Nations conference under… Read more »
Malawi: Tropical Cyclone Freddy Set to Further Weaken Cholera-Hit Malawi
Malawi's deadly cholera outbreak could worsen if - as expected - Tropical Cyclone Freddy triggers further heavy rainfall in the south of the country, UN humanitarians said on… Read more »
March 06, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: Guterres Urges M23 Rebels to Respect Tuesday Ceasefire Agreement
The UN Secretary-General has urged leaders of the M23 rebel group in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) to respect a ceasefire agreement due to come into effect on Tuesday. Read more »
South Sudan: South Sudan Faces 'Make or Break' Year On Road to Lasting Peace
South Sudan sits at a critical crossroad, with swift action needed to quell chronic intercommunal clashes, ramp up assistance to ever more communities in need, and advance progress… Read more »
Eritrea: Human Rights Situation Remains Dire Amid Complete Impunity, Council Hears
The human rights situation in Eritrea remains dire against of backdrop of "complete" impunity for State security and defence forces, the UN's deputy human rights chief said on… Read more »
Africa: CSW - Advancing Women's Rights Since 1946
The annual UN Commission for the Status of Women (CSW) meets in March each year to address the widespread inequalities, violence and discrimination women continue to face, all… Read more »