The UN Secretary General, Antonio Guterres, says he is outraged after at least two people were killed when peacekeepers in the Democratic Republic of Congo opened fire at a border crossing. Fifteen others were injured. In a statement, Mr Guterres called for accountability after the incident, which happened as the …
Read More »“World population will reach … in November” – UN agency
The world’s population is expected to reach 8 billion by November 15, a projection from the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs said on Monday. The agency also predicts that India will overtake China as the most populous country by 2023 of the world. “As we anticipate the birth …
Read More »Turkey: the country officially changes its name
In a letter sent to the United Nations, Mevlut Cavusoglu, Turkey’s foreign minister, officially requested that his country be called Türkiye and no Turkey. Turkey took action to officially change its name with the letter deposited at the United Nations by the head of Turkish diplomacy. According to Anadolu Agency, …
Read More »Security: UN chief urges global help to fight Niger jihadists
The UN chief Antonio Guterres has urged the international community to help Niger’s military fight jihadist insurgents that have been carrying out frequent attacks, the BBC reports. Speaking during a visit to the capital, Niamey, he said the violence in the Sahel region had become a global threat. Antonio Guterres …
Read More »International community condemns Russia over its invasion of Ukraine
The international community has condemned the invasion of Ukrainian territory by the Russian army, calling on Vladimir Putin to stop the operation in the name of humanity. Several world leaders oppose the announcement of the invasion of Ukraine by Russian President Vladimir Putin. He said the military operation aims to …
Read More »UN SG Antonio Guterres pays tribute to Ghana’s first female Brigadier General
The UN secretary general Antonio Guterres has mourned as a “true pioneer” Ghana’s first female brigadier general, Constance Emefa Edjeani-Afenu, who died on Monday. Mr Guterres paid tribute to Brig Gen Edjeani-Afenu for making history in peacekeeping as the first female deputy force commander of a UN mission in Western …
Read More »Burkina Faso: AU and UN urged coup leaders to release president
International pressure is mounting on Burkina Faso’s coup leaders to release deposed President Roch Kaboré, following claims by his party that he had survived an assassination attempt. UN chief António Guterres’s spokesman said he was following developments in Burkina Faso with “deep concern”, and was “particularly worried” about the whereabouts …
Read More »Ethiopia: UN chief lauds effort to make peace
The United Nations (UN) Secretary General Antonio Guterres has hailed efforts made by different parties to end civil war in Ethiopia. He spoke to the African Union (AU) chief envoy to the Horn of Africa Olusegun Obasanjo who briefed him on the peace efforts. Mr Obasanjo has been meeting officials …
Read More »Mali: UN SG calls for reasonable electoral calendar
UN Secretary General António Guterres called on interim Malian President Assimi Goïta to hold elections for the restoration of civilian rule within an acceptable timeline. According to Mr Guterres, it’s “absolutely essential for Mali’s military leaders to announce an acceptable timeline for civilian elections.” He said he was working with …
Read More »UN and AU condemn ‘travel bans’ imposed on southern African countries
The African Union and United Nations have jointly condemned travel bans imposed on southern African countries following the discovery of the Omicron variant. UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres warned that the restrictions could lead to “travel apartheid”, describing them as “deeply unfair, punitive and ineffective” in stopping the spread of …
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