Africa: UN Chief Calls for Israel and Hamas to 'Abide Fully' By Terms of U.S. Peace Plan

The UN Secretary-General has welcomed the announcement from US President Donald Trump that Israel and Hamas have "signed off" on the first phase of his 20-point peace plan,… Read more »

Africa: Africa Needs Conflict Prevention As the Continent Faces Unprecedented Threats

Conflicts in Africa cannot be solved through military solutions and peace and security on the continent "demands a proactive preventative" approach, according to the UN's Special… Read more »

Mozambique: Thousands Flee Amid Renewed Fighting in Northern Mozambique, UN Warns

Nearly 22,000 people fled their homes in northern Mozambique in a single week last month due to a resurgence in fighting across Cabo Delgado, the UN refugee agency (UNHCR) warned… Read more »

Africa: Women's Leadership Role in Peace and Security Issues 'Going in Reverse', UN Chief Warns

More women must have a role in shaping peace agreements, security reforms and post-conflict recovery plans, UN Secretary-General António Guterres told the Security Council… Read more »

Africa: Despite Smoking Decline, Tobacco Still Hooks One in Five Adults Worldwide - WHO

Although there are fewer smokers now than 15 years ago, one in five adults worldwide is still hooked on tobacco. Read more »

Sudan: ICC Convicts Janjaweed Leader of War Crimes and Crimes Against Humanity

Two decades after the scorched-earth campaign that left hundreds of thousands dead in Sudan's Darfur, the International Criminal Court (ICC) has delivered its first conviction… Read more »

Sudan: UN Warns of 'Catastrophic' Humanitarian Crisis in Sudan's Darfur

The UN's top humanitarian official in Sudan has warned of an impending catastrophe in Darfur, with civilians facing relentless violence, sexual abuse and starvation. Read more »

Somalia: Fewer Than One in 10 Somalis to Receive Life-Saving Aid in November, Warns WFP

The UN World Food Programme (WFP) warned on Friday that millions in Somalia are at risk of worsening hunger and malnutrition as critical funding shortfalls force the agency to cut… Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: UN Envoy Urges People Eager for Peace in the East 'Not to Lose Hope'

For people in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) exhausted by years of conflict, the United Nations envoy for the country said she understands their impatience but… Read more »

Sudan: UN Rights Chief Calls for Urgent Action to Protect Civilians in El Fasher

UN human rights chief Volker Türk on Thursday warned that civilians in Sudan's El Fasher face the imminent risk of large-scale atrocities, as fighting intensifies around the… Read more »

Africa: Human Rights Groups Urged to 'Unite More Than Ever' in Efforts to End Racism

The "colour line" still exists today - proof that more must be done to stamp out anti-Black racism, the head of a UN platform that promotes greater inclusion and equality of the… Read more »

Kenya: Fighting Back Against the Gangs - What Is Haiti's New UN-Backed Force?

As gangs in Haiti continue to expand the areas under their control and show no signs of holding back on terrorizing the population, decisive action has been taken by the UN… Read more »

Africa: 'Hot Debates About Hot Topics', a Strength Not a Weakness, Says Unga80 President

Over 190 world leaders spoke from the General Assembly podium during high-level week - underscoring the UN's enduring relevance as a form of "life insurance" for many of the… Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: Peace Still Elusive Despite 'Progress We See On Paper', UN Official Says

Peace in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) "is still mostly a promise", the head of the UN peacekeeping mission in the country, MONUSCO, told the Security Council on… Read more »

Kenya: UN Security Council Approves New 'Suppression Force' for Haiti Amid Spiralling Gang Violence

The UN Security Council on Tuesday authorized a new multinational Gang Suppression Force (GSF) in Haiti to replace the Kenyan-led security support mission, amid escalating gang… Read more »

Africa: 'House of Diplomacy and Dialogue' - UN Wraps Up High-Level Week With Calls for Peace, Climate Action and Reform

The United Nations remains "the house of diplomacy and dialogue" in a divided world, General Assembly President Annalena Baerbock said as she closed the 80th session's general… Read more »

Sudan: 'Do Not Submit to a World Ruled By Brute Force,' Denmark Urges World Leaders At UN

Speaking at the UN General Assembly on Monday, Danish Ambassador Christina Markus Lassen warned that the "collective inability" of the international community to address crises in… Read more »

Africa: 'We Don't Believe in Giving Up' Deputy UN Chief Tells New York Festival Crowd

Deputy UN Secretary-General Amina Mohammed thanked the crowd at New York's Global Citizen Festival on Saturday for using their voice for justice and "refusing to give up on a… Read more »

Libya: Libya's Territorial Integrity and Sovereignty 'Are Non-Negotiable'

The President of Libya's Presidential Council upheld the principle of national sovereignty, unity and stability in his speech to the UN General Assembly on Thursday. Read more »

Africa: 'Africa's Voice Is Not Heard' - Leaders Issue Call for Equity, Justice and Courage

On the third day of the General Assembly's high-level debate, African leaders delivered a resounding and unified message: the United Nations must undergo meaningful reform, and the… Read more »

Kenya: Haiti Demands a New International Force and Reparations From France

"This is the face of Haiti today: a country at war, a modern-day Guernica, a human tragedy." From the podium of the UN General Assembly, Haiti's transitional leader delivered a… Read more »

Central Africa: 'Listen to Us. Invest in Us. Partner With Us' - Youth to UN

With nearly half the global population under 30, the UN continues to emphasise the indispensable role young people play in decision-making towards achieving a just, equitable and… Read more »

Somalia: Post-War Somalia Proves Multilateralism Can Make the World a Better Place, Says President

In his address to the General Assembly, the President of Somalia Hassan Sheikh Mohamud outlined global challenges and shared the progress his country has made in the fight against… Read more »

Africa: New National Climate Plans Unveiled At High-Level Summit Ahead of COP30 Conference

From accelerating the move to clean energy to planting acres of trees, leaders from more than 100 countries announced or reiterated new national climate action plans during a… Read more »

Africa: UNGA Hosts First Ever Development Finance Summit to Boost SDGs

The words inclusivity, resilience, reforms - and many more coloured in green and blue - provided a bold, digital backdrop from artist Marsha Dunn for the first ever Biennial Summit… Read more »