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United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres stated on Monday that there is no justification for Africa’s absence of permanent representation on the UN Security Council, Anadolu Agency reported. Guterres made these remarks during the 38th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of…

The United Nations Security Council gathered to deliberate on the extension of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), with its current mandate set to expire on March 17, 2025, Afghanistan International reported. UNAMA was established on March 28,…

At the opening of the 38th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the African Union (AU) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres emphasized the need for a reparatory justice framework to address…

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called for the respect of the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) territorial integrity and warned against regional escalation during the African Union (AU) summit in Addis Ababa, Arab News reported. His remarks came a day…

During a Security Council meeting on Monday, United Nations counterterrorism officials expressed grave concerns over the Islamic State-Khorasan (IS-K), an affiliate of the Islamic State operating in Afghanistan, VOA reported. They described IS-K as one of the most dangerous branches…

In a recent interview with UN News, Philémon Yang, President of the UN General Assembly and former Prime Minister of Cameroon, emphasized the need for the African Union (AU) to lead peace missions in Africa, supported by UN funding, UN…

The United Nations Security Council is set to convene on Monday, February 10, to discuss the escalating threat posed by ISIS in Afghanistan and the surrounding region, Afghanistan International reported. The meeting will focus on a report from UN Secretary-General…

The U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposal for a U.S.-led takeover of Gaza and the relocation of its Palestinian residents has sparked global condemnation. UN Secretary-General António Guterres warned against any form of “ethnic cleansing,” while countries such as Germany, Brazil,…

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in Pakistan has voiced serious concerns regarding the expulsion of Afghan nationals from Islamabad and Rawalpindi, Khaama Press reported. The agency is aware of the Pakistani government’s order mandating that all Afghans…

The United Nations human rights office has launched an appeal for $500 million in funding for 2025, warning that a shortfall could have serious consequences for global human rights efforts. Speaking at the UN in Geneva, High Commissioner for Human…