African headlines
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New political deal ‘offers a path’ to realizing Sudanese aspirations
Special Representative Volker Perthes commended military and civilian leaders, saying they have…
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South Sudan: ‘Raw violence’ displaces thousands during ‘ruthless conflict’, UNHCR says
South Sudan: ‘Raw violence’ displaces thousands during ‘ruthless conflict’, UNHCR says Throughout South…
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Drought, conflict force 80,000 Somalis to shelter in Kenya’s Dadaab refugee camps
An estimated 24,000 people have arrived at the camp complex since the…
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Sudan: UN welcomes ‘courageous’ military-civilian pact towards democratic future
Signed in the capital Khartoum after months of negotiations following last year’s…
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In Africa, UN chief sees continent full of ‘hope and potential’
“When I see Africa, I see hope and potential”, he told journalists…
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Africa’s advances in maternal, infant mortality face setbacks: WHO
New data from the World Health Organization (WHO) indicates that by 2030…
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‘We cannot give up’ on the millions suffering in drought-stricken Horn of Africa, urges WFP official
In an interview with UN News, Mr. Dunford said: “Unfortunately, we have…
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First Person: The Liberian police inspector working to end sexual and gender-based violence
“I am in charge of cases pertaining to women and children in…
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At Fez Forum, UN chief calls for global ‘alliance of peace’ recognizing inclusion and richness of diversity
Mr. Guterres was speaking at the opening of the 9th Global Forum…
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Fez Forum concludes with spotlight on Morrocco’s model of tolerance and co-existence
Speaking at a joint press conference, Miguel Angel Moratinos, the High Representative…














