UNHCR: Rapid influx of Congolese refugees strains Uganda’s threadbare resources
Stories & Blogs UNHCRApr 08, 2025(Briefing Notes )Uganda, Africa’s largest refugee host, is witnessing a sharp increase in the number of Congolese refugees crossing its western border due to increased insecurity in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
A Wake-up Call for Disability Inclusion: UN Deputy Chief's Message at the Global Disability Summit
Stories & Blogs UNSDGApr 02, 2025(Announcement )When persons with disabilities can fully participate in society, societies are stronger.
Secretary-General appoints Antonio Aranibar of Bolivia as the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Equatorial Guinea
Stories & Blogs UNCTADMar 17, 2025(Announcement )Mr. Aranibar brings more than 20 years’ experience in sustainable development, governance and peacebuilding to the role.
UNHCR seeks urgent support as violence in eastern DR Congo leaves hundreds of thousands without shelter
Stories & Blogs UNHCRFeb 14, 2025(Briefing Notes )UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is alarmed by the rapidly worsening humanitarian crisis in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)
Deputy Secretary-General’s Message at the International Conference on Women, Peace and Security
Stories & Blogs UNSDGOct 28, 2024(Announcement )“Peace and security decision-making is overwhelmingly dominated by men today” Amina J Mohammed.
Secretary-General appoints Coumba D. Sow of Senegal as the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Togo.
Stories & Blogs UNSDGOct 09, 2024(Announcement )Ms. Sow has 20 years of experience in development and humanitarian assistance.
Secretary-General appoints Issa Sanogo of Cote d’Ivoire as the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Cameroon.
Stories & Blogs UNSDGOct 03, 2024(Announcement )Mr. Sanogo brings almost 30 years of experience in development and humanitarian work. Previously he served as UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Madagascar.
Secretary-General appoints Mama Keita of Guinea as the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Niger.
Stories & Blogs UNSDGSep 12, 2024(Announcement )Ms. Keita brings over 20 years of experience in development economics. Previously Ms. Keita served as the Director of the office for Eastern Africa of the UN Economic Commission for Africa, based in Kigali.
Africa's Trade and Future: Deputy Secretary-General Urges Bold Action on Finance and Debt
Stories & Blogs UNSDGAug 02, 2024(Announcement )Message on the Occasion of the African Caucus Meeting “Facilitating Intra-African Trade - Catalyst for Sustainable Economic Growth in Africa”, in Abuja, Nigeria.
Secretary-General appoints Carol Flore-Smereczniak of Mauritius as the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Burkina Faso
Stories & Blogs UNSDGJul 22, 2024(Announcement )Ms. Flore-Smereczniak will also serve as the Humanitarian Coordinator for the United Nations in the country.