South Africa to end 27-year UN peacekeeping deployment in DR Congo by 2026
South Africa has announced plans to withdraw its troops from the United Nations peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (MONUSCO), bringing to a […]
António Guterres
African Union raises concerns over US withdrawal from UN funding
The African Union has expressed concern following a decision by the United States to halt funding and participation in several United Nations entities, warning that […]
ECOWAS Suspends Guinea-Bissau, Demands Swift Return to Constitutional Order
ECOWAS, on Thursday, November 27, has suspended Guinea-Bissau from all its decision-making bodies following the military coup that removed President Umaro Sissoco Embaló from power. […]
Guterres Condemns Guinea-Bissau Coup, Calls for Swift Return to Constitutional Order
The United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres, has expressed, on November 27, profound concern over the escalating crisis in Guinea-Bissau, condemning in unequivocal terms the military-led […]
African Union Renews Push for UN Security Council Seat, Fair Global Representation at AU–EU Summit
On Monday, November 24 2025, Africa’s leaders have renewed their demand for permanent representation on the UN Security Council and more equitable participation in global […]
UN Chief Condemns Madagascar’s Military Takeover, Urges Peaceful Resolution
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has voiced deep concern over the military’s seizure of power in Madagascar, describing it as an “unconstitutional change of power.” In […]
UN Warns of Civilian Risk as US Cuts Peacekeeping Funds
On Tuesday, September 2nd, 2025, the United Nations has warned that deep funding cuts by the United States could severely undermine peacekeeping missions in conflict […]
Japan Proposes Indian Ocean–Africa Economic Zone to Boost Trade and Development
On Wednesday, August 20, 2025, Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has unveiled plans for an economic zone linking the Indian Ocean to Africa, signalling Tokyo’s […]
Mandela Day 2025: honoring a legacy through action and hope
As the world marked Nelson Mandela International Day on 18 July, communities across the globe rallied behind this year’s theme “The Power to End Poverty […]
UN Chief Calls for Rwandan Forces to Withdraw from DRC as M23 Rebels Advance on Goma
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has called on January 26 for Rwandan forces to withdraw from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and cease […]