UN Secretary General António Guterres has expressed concern over the arrest of Zimbabwe election observers amid “reports of voter intimidation, threats of violence, harassment and coercion”. He has called on political leaders and their supporters to reject all forms of violence and respect human rights and the rule of law. …
Read More »UN chief Antonio Guterres arrives in Somali capital
The United Nations Secretary General, António Guterres has arrived in Somalia’s capital, Mogadishu, local media reported. There’s little information on the purpose of his visit. Local media reports that he is widely expected to address Somalia’s worsening humanitarian situation and show solidarity with its people in their fight against extremism. …
Read More »UN chief Guterres in West Africa for particular reason
UN Secretary General António Guterres is expected in north-east Nigeria, to meet families affected by the Islamist insurgency, local media reported. Mr Guterres is travelling from neighbouring Niger, another country that has been under sustained attacks from jihadist militants, the BBC reports. He is pushing for robust African peace initiatives …
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