UN peacekeeping challenged as conflicts and ceasefires grow more complex
Stories & Blogs UNApr 07, 2025(Story )As ceasefires grow more fragile and conflicts more unpredictable, UN peacekeeping is having to adapt faster amid rising political tensions, disinformation and confusion over mandates.
The UN and AU collaborate for sustainable development in Africa
Stories & Blogs ECAApr 07, 2025(Story )The United Nations and the African Union (AU) are creating synergy in implementing the African Union’s Agenda 2063 and the UN Sustainable Development Goals for Agenda 2030, described as "Two agendas, One framework."
Breaking the cycle of crisis: Women leading Peacebuilding and conflict resolution
Stories & Blogs UNDPApr 04, 2025(Blog )A group of women, dressed in vibrant attire, joyfully claps and sings outdoors. The stories of women in the Gulf of Guinea exemplify the importance of intentionally involving women in unlocking peace dividends that can strengthen societal resilience.
Remarks by the UN Secretary-General at the opening of the 38th African Union Summit.
Stories & Blogs ECAFeb 15, 2025(Story )The partnership between the United Nations and the African Union has never been stronger. Together, we see an Africa brimming with hope and possibility.
Time to dismantle legacies of slavery and colonialism impacting African diaspora
Stories & Blogs United NationsNov 08, 2024(Story )Despite progress over the past 10 years to promote and protect the human rights of Black people worldwide, racism and discrimination persist, the President of the UN General Assembly President said on Friday.
Remarks delivered by SRSG Parfait Onanga-Anyanga on the cooperation between the UN and the AU, Security Council, 9739th meeting
Stories & Blogs UNOAUOct 27, 2024(Briefing )The Horn of Africa continues to be confronted with several destabilizing conflicts driven by political instability, territorial disputes and an ever-worsening humanitarian situation. Remarks delivered by SRSG Parfait Onanga-Anyanga on the cooperation betw
UNODC and African Union Join Forces for Second Global Coalition on Consultation on Synthetic Drug Supply Reduction in Madagascar.
Stories & Blogs UNODCOct 25, 2024(Story )“The easy access to these drugs has formed a vicious circle, threatening public health, causing family instability, increasing criminality and corruption financing, while providing support for terrorist activities. The fight against drugs is crucial for b
It takes a village to cultivate a culture of Peace.
Stories & Blogs UNDP – AfricaSep 20, 2024(Blog )The Gulf of Guinea (Benin, Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana, and Togo) has faced challenges in preventing and responding to activities by violent extremist groups expanding their reach from Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger.
Sudan: UN-hosted talks on aid relief and civilian protection to continue in Geneva
Stories & Blogs UNJul 12, 2024(Story )UN-led talks between Sudan's warring parties were set to continue in Geneva on Friday to advance discussions on humanitarian aid and civilian protection, with “possible local ceasefires” being a means to that end.
Greater democratic rule vital to boost security in West Africa and the Sahel.
Stories & Blogs UNJul 07, 2024(Story )Democratic and responsible governance is needed to counter ongoing insecurity in West Africa and the Sahel, the UN Special Representative for the subregion told the Security Council