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 […]
António Guterres
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 […]
Egypt and UN back Lebanon’s new Government, express optimism for future stability
Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly and UN Secretary-General António Guterres have both extended their support to Lebanon’s newly appointed Prime Minister, Nawaf Salam, as the […]
Sudanese Army General Rejects Ramadan Truce Without RSF Withdrawal from Civilian Areas
A senior general from Sudan’s military has rejected the possibility of a ceasefire during the Islamic holy month of Ramadan unless the paramilitary group it […]
UN Raises Alarm Over 780,000 Displaced in Mozambique, Predominantly Due to Northern Violence
The head of the United Nations refugee agency issued a fresh warning on Thursday regarding the plight of over 780,000 displaced individuals in Mozambique. The […]
Statement by the International Committee for Dialogue and Peace on South Africa’s Invitation to Staffan de Mistura
In the face of the unusual and untimely attempt by the South African government to gain international visibility by unsuccessfully trying to become an “actor” […]
DRC: UN calls for peaceful, transparent and inclusive’ general elections
As many as 44 million of Congolese are called to polls today Dec. 20 for general elections including much expected presidential election that has caused […]
UN fears “direct confrontation” between DRC and Rwanda
The UN expressed concern on Tuesday October 17 about the risk of “direct confrontation” between the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda, which have been […]
Kenya ready to lead a multinational force in Haiti
Kenya announced on Saturday July 29 that it was ready to take the lead of a multinational force in Haiti and deploy 1,000 police officers […]
A Mozambican appointed Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for West Africa
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has nominated Leonardo Simão, Mozambique’s former minister of Foreign affairs and Cooperation, to be his special representative for West Africa […]