The UN’s relief leader is calling for an end to the humanitarian crisis in Sudan.
Roughly 9,000 individuals have allegedly lost their lives, with over 5.6 million being displaced and 25 million in need of assistance due to the ongoing conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces, as well as other…
The United Nations has expressed worry about barriers hindering the smooth withdrawal of its mission in Mali.
The peacekeeping operation, known as the most dangerous assignment for UN soldiers, is set to be fully completed by December 31, following the instructions of its Security Council mandate. Once that time comes, the transitional authorities will take control of…
A lawsuit against GMOs in Kenya has been dismissed by the court, causing concerns about trade in East Africa.
NAIROBI, KENYA — A court in Kenya has rejected a lawsuit contesting the importation of genetically modified foods, upholding a previous court decision that permits the introduction of GMOs. The Law Society of Kenya, the leading organization for legal professionals,…
The mandate for investigating human rights violations in Ethiopia has ended, leaving victims in a state of uncertainty.
The final report from the independent investigators on human rights comes as their term expired on Friday, coinciding with the conclusion of the 54th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council. This has left victims in a state of…
Collaboration between the United Nations and the African Union is imperative as the dynamics of conflict continue to change.
Parfait Onanga-Anyanga, the United Nations Special Representative to the African Union, informed ambassadors in New York that the coordination between the two organizations is especially significant in addressing present obstacles. He stated that the situation of conflicts in Africa is…
The UN has suspended peacekeeping forces in the DR Congo due to allegations of serious misconduct.
MONUSCO released a statement on Wednesday denouncing the actions of individuals who do not uphold the standards expected of United Nations staff. Nine members of the group from South Africa have been arrested and are currently restricted to their military…
The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) from China is providing Africa with infrastructure such as roads and railways, but also creating a burden of debt.
NAIROBI, KENYA — Over 150 nations, particularly in Africa, have agreed to participate in China’s decade-old Belt and Road Initiative, also referred to as the BRI. Although the massive undertaking has successfully improved transportation and infrastructure in numerous impoverished countries,…
The United Nations has raised concerns about an increased danger of genocide and atrocities being committed in Ethiopia.
Alice Wairimu Nderitu stated that the reports of incidents in Ethiopia are concerning and demand action. She specifically emphasized the presence of risk factors for genocide and related atrocities in the country, urging the global community to take notice. There…
The World Food Programme has resumed providing essential food aid to refugees throughout Ethiopia.
Families residing in refugee camps, including those who recently escaped from Sudan, are now being provided with food packages after the World Food Programme halted distribution in June due to reports of significant diversions. It is crucial to resume providing…
The conflict in Sudan has caused the most rapid increase in displacement crisis globally, according to a United Nations aid official.
According to Clementine Nkweta-Salami, the Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Sudan, the last six months have resulted in immense hardship in Sudan and have resulted in over 5.4 million individuals being displaced from…