Concerned by Ongoing Conflict in West Africa, Sahel, Security Council Adopts Presidential Statement Aimed at Tackling Political, Humanitarian Challenges
Stories & Blogs UNMay 24, 2024(Press Release )‘Members Call on Relevant Stakeholder to Engage Constructively and Fully’ With Secretary-General’s Newly Appointed Special Representative for Region
Security Council Calls for Strengthening Africa’s Role in Addressing Global Security, Development Challenges, Adopting Presidential Statement ahead of Day-long Debate
Stories & Blogs UNMay 23, 2024(Press Release )As speakers debated the intricate and complex dynamics between peace and development in those States and across their continent, the Security Council unanimously adopted a presidential statement aimed at strengthening the role of African countries in addr
Preparations gear up for the 10th Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development in Addis Ababa
Stories & Blogs ECAApr 08, 2024(story )Addis Ababa, 8 April 2024 (ECA) - The 10th Session of the Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development (ARFSD-10) will be held in hybrid format on 23-25 April 2024 at the headquarters of the African Union Commission (AUC) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Message for the International Day of Reflection on the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda
Stories & Blogs ECAApr 07, 2024(Message )“On this solemn day of remembrance, let’s pledge to stand as one against all forms of hatred and discrimination.” Said UN SG Antonio Guterres
In Disaster's Wake, Libya’s Rivals Must Finalize Electoral Laws, Special Representative Tells Security Council
Stories & Blogs UNOct 16, 2023(Story )Rival parties in Libya must mobilize through dialogue to finalize electoral laws and enable presidential and parliamentary elections to take place.
Sudan: UN expert warns of child recruitment by armed forces
Stories & Blogs UNOct 16, 2023(Story )An independent UN human rights expert on Monday expressed concern about the increased risk of recruitment and use of children by armed forces and armed groups in Sudan, as the months-long war between rival militaries continues.
‘We Must Stay the Course to Support, Partner with Chad to Build Prosperous, Peaceful Future’, Deputy Secretary-General Tells General Assembly Event.
Stories & Blogs UNSep 18, 2023(Press Release )“As Chad embarks on the last — and most challenging — mile of the transition, we need to stay the course to support and partner with Chad to build a prosperous and peaceful future that leaves no one behind” Said Amina Mohammed.
Joint Communiqué by Fourth Trilateral Meeting of African Union, European Union and United Nations
Stories & Blogs UNSep 18, 2023(Communiqué )The three organizations expressed full solidarity with the people and authorities of Libya and Morocco, recently struck by natural disasters.
Security Council Press Statement on Attack against United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali
Stories & Blogs UNJun 09, 2023(Press Release )The members of the Security Council condemned in the strongest terms the attack perpetrated against the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) on 9 June near Ber, in the region of Timbuktu.
Central Africa ‘Richer in Opportunities and Resources’ than Challenges, Official Tells Security Council, Detailing Political Developments, Climate Change Impacts
Stories & Blogs UNJun 05, 2023(Story )The UN senior-most official in the subregion told the Security Council today in a briefing that touched on political developments and the impact of climate change on security.