Mali’s Democratic Future Risky, UN Envoy Warns

Democratic future in Mali, a landlocked West African country is seriously at risk. This is a matter of concern to the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilisation Mission in Mali (MINUSMA). Already, Head of MINUSMA, El-Ghassim Wane, has briefed the Security Council, pointing out that immediate action is required to initiate critical reforms and lay the groundwork for […]

Tigray: Over 350,000 People Facing Catastrophic Conditions, Alarmed UN Agencies Cry Out for Help

Over 350 000 people are currently facing catastrophic conditions in Tigray region. This is the highest number of people a report has classified ”catastrophe” in a single country in the last decade. Over 60 percent of the population, more than 5.5 million people are equally grappling with high levels of acute food insecurity, and the neighbouring zones […]

UN Chief Cries Out on Corruption, Urges Renewed Political Commitment

The fight against the scourge of corruption is no longer enjoying global political commitment.  This is even with factors contributing to transnational corruption becoming increasingly complex. United Nations Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, is currently stressing the need to reinvigorate political commitment to fight the scourge, strengthen international cooperation to recover stolen assets. The UN top official […]

UN Chief on How to Contain Conflict, Instability in Africa

It is becoming increasingly clear that continued exclusion of women and young people from key sectors of life cannot guaranteed enduring peace in Africa. UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, has already told the Security Council that conflict will continue to fester in the continent if women are not involved greatly in the affairs of African countries. […]

In Chile, Migrants Facing Arbitrary Expulsions, UN Rights Experts React

Migrants are being arbitrarily expelled in Chile. The action is currently a matter of serious concern for a group of United Nations independent human rights experts. They are stressing that migrants ”must” be allowed to stay in Chile while their cases are being individually assessed or risk “irreparable harm”.  In line with international human rights norms and standards, the […]

Top UN Diplomat Marshals Out How Sudan Can Escape being Fragile State

Some key diplomats within the United Nations system have heard how Sudan can move from its current fragile transition period towards stable civilian rule. That transition, according to a senior UN official, requires a continued “spirt of unity, partnership and collaboration.” “One of the key messages remains that we expect all parts of Sudan to […]

UN Agencies Scale-up Activities to Avert Humanitarian Nightmare in Gaza

Concerned humanitarian agencies within the United Nations system are currently working backstage to avert a humanitarian nightmare in the volatile Gaza area. The push is coming as the UN relief agency for Palestine refugees, UNRWA on Wednesday launched a flash appeal for $38 million, to deal with the spiraling humanitarian crisis.  Conservatively, the Head of […]

Fresh Attacks Plaguing Africa’s Sahel, UN Security Council Hears

Regional troops deployed to combat terrorists in the Sahel region of Africa are currently scaling up the tempo of their operations.  This is even in spite of the deteriorating security situation and the reverberating effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.  A senior UN peacekeeping official is however, telling the Security Council that efforts must be matched by a […]

UN Women’s Rights Experts Explode, Hit South Africa for Not Addressing Domestic Violence

Citing low levels of prosecution and conviction as factors, independent UN experts said in a report that failure to address domestic violence in South Africa is a violation of women’s rights. The Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) visited the country in September 2019 to conduct a confidential inquiry into allegations raised […]

Ahead of UN Food Systems Summit, Agency Approves Resolution to Enrich Talks

The United Nations Commission on Population and Development (CPD) approved a resolution likely to enrich and intensify discussions at the upcoming UN Food Systems Summit. This is a clear sign that food security and nutrition are increasingly seen as key vectors for sustainable development. The agreement, as well as the UN Secretary-General’s report to the Commission to which […]