Devastating Floods in Libya: Chaos and Rescue Efforts Amidst Heavy Death Toll

2023-09-18 20:52:54 In the east of the Libya, chaos is always the order of the day. A week after devastating floods caused by the rupture of two dams under the pressure of torrential rains of storm Daniel, rescue operations continue, while the toll, still provisional, is extremely heavy. According to the latest official count from … Read more

UN Special Envoy Volker Perthes Resigns Amidst Sudanese Conflict – Latest Updates and Impact

2023-09-14 04:21:46 With our correspondent in New York, Carrie Nooten Volker Perthes resigned in full Security Council session. The UN special envoy for Sudan announced that he was leaving his post on Wednesday September 13, while briefing ambassadors on the latest developments in the conflict between the two Sudanese military leaders. « I thank the … Read more

Increasing Funding for Education in Emergencies: Global Fund Calls for Support

2023-09-09 14:28:00 HIM Global Fund for Education in Emergencies seeking funding The United Nations Global Fund for Education in Emergencies (Education Cannot Wait (ECW) called on world leaders on Friday, September 8 to increase financial support for aid in emergencies and crises prolonged. >> The world is abandoning women and girls, deplores the UN >> … Read more

Insights on the Global Fight Against Climate Change: A Comprehensive Review and Recommendations

2023-09-08 17:24:45 Where are we really in the fight against climate change? One after the other, reports from the international community warn of the inexorable warming of the planet. The new report published this Friday, September 8 is distinguished by its ambition: this first “global stocktake” (called “Global Stocktake” in English) is a key document … Read more

Sanctions Regime and Violations Monitoring in Mali: Expert Report Points to Russian Involvement and Army Malpractices

2023-09-01 08:15:30 The resolution which would extend for a year the sanctions regime put in place in 2017 against individuals endangering the 2015 peace agreement, and the mandate of the committee of experts responsible for monitoring them, garnered 13 votes in favour, one abstention (China) and one vote against (Russia). Russia has decided to use … Read more

Promoting Sustained Democratic Governance in Africa: Building Trustworthy Systems and Upholding the Rule of Law

2023-09-01 01:41:00 (Xinhua/Xie E) NEW YORK, Aug. 31 (Xinhua) — Amid the recent spate of military coups that have occurred mainly in Africa, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Thursday stressed the importance of establishing sustained democratic governance by the rule of law. Wednesday’s military coup in Gabon came after those in Niger last month, … Read more

Russia vetoes UN resolution extending Mali sanctions

2023-08-30 21:59:54 A UN Security Council resolution to extend for a year the sanctions put in place in 2017 against individuals endangering the 2015 peace agreement in Mali, and the mandate of the committee of experts responsible for monitor them, won 13 votes in favor on Wednesday. Russia vetoed while China abstained. Published on : … Read more

The UN invites itself into the controversy over the forced kiss in Spain

2023-08-28 20:07:59 On Monday, the spokesperson for the UN Secretary General expressed regret over the persistence of “sexism” in sport. He called on the Spanish authorities to respond to the forced kiss that the head of the Spanish football federation gave on the cheek of the player Jenni Hermoso, “with respect for the rights of … Read more