Congo-Kinshasa: Thousands of Children Face Escalating Violence and Exploitation Amid Intensifying Conflict

Children in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) remain deeply impacted by conflict, facing an increase in grave violations, according to the  latest report by the UN… Read more »

Africa: One in Three Women Experiences Gender-Based Violence - Report

Every year, the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) campaign led by UN Women serves as a powerful reminder of the widespread violence women… Read more »

Africa: It is possible to end violence against children, and it makes economic sense - UN Report

Levels of violence against children worldwide are at an all-time high and are on the rise, according to a UN report released today, which emphasizes that by working together,… Read more »

Africa: UN Secretary-General António Guterres Appoints Four New SDG Advocates

On the eve of the Summit of the Future,  the United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres announced four new SDG Advocates dedicated to accelerating progress of… Read more »

Africa: UN Women Welcomes the Adoption of Robust Blueprint to End Women's Poverty

The 68th session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW68) delivered today robust commitments by UN Member States to strengthen financing and institutions to eradicate… Read more »

Africa: UN Human Rights Chief Speaks on Ethiopia, Chad, Mali, Burkina Faso, Sudan, Ghana, Rwanda and Somalia

Mr President, Excellencies, Distinguished delegates, Read more »

Africa: UN Peacekeepers and Civilians Killed During Clashes in Disputed Abyei Region

Armed youth from rival factions of the Dinka ethnic group have been battling over the location of an administrative boundary in the oil-rich region, claimed by both countries,… Read more »

Africa: Nothing to Celebrate on World's Children's Day

On November 20th, we commemorate World’s Children’s Day, an occasion to take a step back and reflect. Reflect on our achievements but also on the remaining progress… Read more »

Mali: UN Gravely Concerned About Heightened Tensions

The United Nations is gravely concerned about heightened tensions and increasing armed presence in Northern Mali, which are likely to impede the timely and orderly… Read more »

Central African Republic: Inclusive Dialogue, Implementation of Political Accord Only Viable Solution for Peace in Central African Republic, Mission Head Tells Security Council

The Government of the Central African Republic must engage in inclusive dialogue with opposition parties and armed groups to build trust among stakeholders ahead of local elections… Read more »

Africa: Beyond Borders - Why New 'High Seas' Treaty is Critical for the World

The UN’s 193 Member States adopted a landmark legally binding marine biodiversity agreement on Monday following nearly two decades of fierce negotiations over forging a… Read more »

Somalia: Press Remarks Of The UN Secretary-General On The Conclusion of His Visit to Somalia

Ladies and gentlemen of the press, Read more »

Africa: First Report by High-Level Panel on Women's Economic Empowerment Outlines Drivers to Advance Gender Equality

The High-Level Panel (HLP) for Women's Economic Empowerment today presents its first findings to the UN Secretary-General at an event in New York, held in the context of the UN… Read more »

Africa: Declaration of Windhoek

The Declaration of Windhoek is a statement of free press principles put together by newspaper journalists in Africa during a UNESCO seminar on "Promoting an Independent and… Read more »

Africa: Officials Call for Global Economic Order Overhaul

Former Tanzanian President Benjamin William Mkapa, has called for an overhaul of the global economic order if the poorest countries are to benefit from globalisation. Read more »

Senegal: "Mankind is Like This - One Wants to Get Ahead"

He tried two times to get to Spain's Canary Islands in a fishing boat - and failed. But Mansour, a soft-spoken 42-year-old father of two, has not yet relinquished his ambition to… Read more »