Tag: United Nations

33 African countries in need of food aid due to armed conflicts and drought — FAO

March 18, 2024

A total of 45 countries and regions worldwide, including 33 in Africa, are in need of external assistance for food, the Food and Agriculture Organization ... Read More

Africa marks International Women’s Day vowing to further reduce gender inequality

March 11, 2024

African countries on Friday (8 March) marked the International Women’s Day by reflecting on the plight of millions of women across the continent, with leaders ... Read More

DRC: UNSC sanctions rebel leaders, France urges Rwanda to end support for M23

February 23, 2024

France has called on Rwanda to cease “all support” for M23 rebels in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and to withdraw its troops from ... Read More

Sudan’s warring sides held three unannounced high-level talks in Bahrain in January

February 5, 2024

Senior leaders from Sudan's army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) reportedly met three times in January for unannounced talks in Bahrain, the first ... Read More

Kenya high court rules as ‘illegal’ deployment to lead UN mission in Haiti

January 30, 2024

A Kenyan High Court has ruled against the government's plan to deploy police officers to violence-hit Haiti to lead a United Nations-backed multinational mission, declaring ... Read More

UN warns against Red Sea crisis escalation, as disrupted shipping prompts Africa price concerns

January 15, 2024

The United Nations has warned against escalation in the Red Sea following multiple airstrikes by US and UK forces targeting Houthi rebels in Yemen who ... Read More

Israel’s war on Gaza: ICJ genocide case opens in The Hague

January 12, 2024

Proceedings opened on Thursday (11 January) at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague, where Israel faces accusations from South Africa that it ... Read More

Somalia lashes out at ‘null and void’ Ethiopia-Somaliland port deal

January 4, 2024

Somalia has vowed to defend its territorial integrity by "all legal means possible" after a destabilizing deal inked on Monday (1 January) that has seen ... Read More

Hamas leader praises South Africa for filing genocide lawsuit against Israel at top UN court

January 4, 2024

The chief of Hamas' political bureau has thanked South Africa for launching a case against Israel at the United Nations' top court, outlined in detail ... Read More

UN pledges to fund AU-led peace missions after challenging year for peacekeepers in Africa

December 28, 2023

The United Nations Security Council has unanimously adopted a resolution on the financing of African Union-led peace support operations that also aims to “bolster the ... Read More