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Tag: Antonio Guterres
UN pays tribute to victims of transatlantic slavery, calls for financial reparations
The UN chief has called for reparations over the transatlantic trafficking of enslaved people during the 15th to 19th century as a way to tackle ... Read More
Ramadan: celebrations in parts of Africa muted by soaring food prices, conflicts in Gaza, Sudan
As the Muslim holy month of Ramadan begins on Monday or Tuesday (11-12 March), depending on the sighting of the new moon, Muslims in parts ... Read More
UN pledges to fund AU-led peace missions after challenging year for peacekeepers in Africa
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
UN chief concerned about situation in Zimbabwe after election marred by irregularities
UN chief Antonio Guterres has raised concern about the situation in Zimbabwe, where tensions are rising after a disputed election, with critics inside and outside ... Read More
Ali Bongo to attend Paris “Nouveau Pacte financier Mondial” Summit
Gabon’s leader Ali Bongo is expected in the attendance of “Nouveau Pacte financier Mondial”, a global Summit staged in Paris June 22-23 seeking to increase ... Read More
Sudan: shelling rocks Khartoum as 24-hour ceasefire ends
As the latest in a series of ceasefire agreements ended in Sudan at 6am on Sunday (11 June), only minutes later gunfire and shelling resumed ... Read More
Senegal: AU, UN urge calm after deadly clashes, govt’s social media restrictions
The United Nations and African Union have called for calm in Senegal after at least 15 people were killed in an outbreak of violence following ... Read More
Six African leaders launch peace mission to Moscow and Kyiv to end ‘devastating’ war
Six African leaders plan to spearhead and facilitate what they hope could be the beginning of peace talks between Moscow and Kyiv more than one ... Read More
DRC: UN chief “alarmed” by surge in violence, as militia executes 17 hostages
The escalating violence in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has claimed more than 700 lives at the hands of militia fighters ... Read More
UN peacekeeper killed in attack in DRC as East Africa leaders renew call for ceasefire
A United Nations peacekeeper from South Africa was killed in an attack on a helicopter in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) on Sunday (5 ... Read More