‘Only hunger and bombs’ for besieged civilians in Sudan’s El Fasher
Stories & Blogs UNAug 13, 2025(Story )UN human rights chief Volker Türk has expressed outrage over Monday’s deadly large-scale attack by the Rapid Support Forces militia on El Fasher, the capital of Sudan’s North Darfur state, which has been besieged by the RSF since April last year.
Security Council Press Statement on Sudan.
Stories & Blogs UNAug 13, 2025(Press Release )The members of the Security Council unequivocally reaffirmed their unwavering commitment to the sovereignty, independence, unity and territorial integrity of Sudan.
Escalating Terrorism in West Africa, Sahel Hits Women Hardest, Speakers Tell Security Council.
Stories & Blogs UNAug 07, 2025(Press Release )The security situation across the Sahel is deteriorating rapidly, threatening peace and security in West Africa’s coastal States and beyond, delegates warned the Security Council today, condemning the deliberate targeting and exploitation of women and gir
Africa speaks out: WHO consultations bring urgency and hope to health worker migration crisis.
Stories & Blogs WHOAug 04, 2025(News )From Praia to Port Louis, governments and health professionals are sounding the alarm: Africa is losing too many of its trained health workers to international migration
Security Council, in unanimous vote, presses nations to resolve disputes peacefully
Stories & Blogs UNJul 22, 2025(Story )The Security Council on Tuesday adopted a resolution urging all Member States to “utilize effectively” the mechanisms for pacific settlement of disputes as outlined in the United Nations Charter, including “negotiation, enquiry, mediation, conciliation, a
Sudan: UN scales up response plan as humanitarian needs rise in Tawila
Stories & Blogs UNJul 22, 2025(Story )As the humanitarian crisis deepens in Sudan, the UN and partners have revised and scaled up a response plan to support more than 380,000 displaced people in Tawila, North Darfur state.
Doha agreement brings DR Congo government and M23 rebels a step closer to peace.
Stories & Blogs UNJul 20, 2025(Story )An agreement signed by the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the Congo River Alliance/March 23 Movement (AFC/M23) has been hailed by the UN peacekeeping mission in the country (MONUSCO) as “an important step towards sustainable
From diamonds to dirt: Sierra Leone youth bring land back to life
Stories & Blogs UNJul 16, 2025(Story )Craters filled with muddy water pocket the landscape of the Kono district in Sierra Leone – the result of a blood diamond mining industry which contributed to a decade-long civil war.
Sudan emergency: We need more help to prevent famine, says WFP.
Stories & Blogs UNJun 10, 2025(Story )The very real risk of famine continues to stalk Sudan’s communities impacted by war, the UN World Food Programme (WFP) said.
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.