Africa now ‘global epicentre’ of terrorism: UN chief
Stories & Blogs UNJan 24, 2024(Story )In just a matter of years, Africa has become the “global epicentre of terrorism”, with groups such as Da’esh, Al-Qaida and their affiliates exploiting local conflicts and fragilities to serve their own ends, the UN Secretary-General said.
Secretary-General Appoints Claver Gatete of Rwanda Executive Secretary, United Nations Economic Commission for Africa
Stories & Blogs UNOct 06, 2023(Press Release )United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres announced the appointment of Claver Gatete of Rwanda as the next Executive Secretary of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA).
African leaders take bold stand for sustainable development at UN Assembly
Stories & Blogs UNSep 20, 2023(Story )Addressing the UN General Assembly on Wednesday, leaders from African nations voiced their commitment to achieving sustainable development and called for a more equitable and prosperous world.
World Needs ‘Statesmanship, Not Gamesmanship and Gridlock’, Secretary-General Tells General Assembly, Calling for Determination to Uphold Charter’s Pledge for Peace
Stories & Blogs UNSep 19, 2023(Press Release )“Our world is becoming unhinged. Geopolitical tensions are rising. Global challenges are mounting. And we seem incapable of coming together to respond” Said Antonio Guterres.
Concerned about Observers’ Arrests, Reports of Voter Intimidation in Zimbabwe’s Elections, Secretary-General Urges Authorities to Ensure Rule of Law Respected
Stories & Blogs UNAug 28, 2023(Press Release )The Secretary-General calls on political leaders and their supporters to reject any and all forms of violence, threats of violence, or incitement to violence, and to ensure that human rights and the rule of law are fully respected
Mali: ‘MINUSMA is leaving, but the UN is staying’, Mission chief says
Stories & Blogs UNAug 28, 2023(News )While its peacekeeping operation in Mali, MINUSMA draws to a close by the end of this year, the UN remains committed to supporting the country’s stability and development, the head of the Mission said on Monday.
UN launches campaign, calling for renewed global ambition and action for the Sustainable Development Goals
Stories & Blogs UNJul 05, 2023(Press Release )Public mobilization comes ahead of critical halftime Summit in September at UN in New York
UN deputy chief calls for the Africa Regional Collaborative Platform to scale up its transformative support
Stories & Blogs UNMar 07, 2023(Story )UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina J. Mohammed called on heads of regional UN entities across Africa to accelerate the collective delivery of strategic results.
In Niger, UN deputy chief highlights power of partnership to forge schools for the future.
Stories & Blogs UNMar 02, 2023(Story )“Schools made of straw can be transformed into tech-savvy classrooms fit for the future”, UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed said.