UN ‘extremely concerned’ for safety of Tigray civilians in regional capital, as refugee numbers...
Due to a near total communications blackout across Tigray, establishing facts on the ground is proving difficult, but UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric told correspondents at UN...
Somalia at a crossroad, UN envoy urges ‘deepened’ political consensus |
Although the agreed model of voting “regrettably fell short” of the constitutional requirement for parliamentary elections based on the principle of universal suffrage, Special...
Second recent attack on Kabul school draws Guterres’ strong condemnation |
In a statement issued through his deputy spokesperson, Farhan Haq, Secretary-General António Guterres expressed his “deepest sympathies to the families of the victims and...
UN expresses hope ‘new opportunities’ will arise from Sudan’s recognition of Israel |
The statement from UN Secretary-General António Guterres, comes in the wake of the deal, brokered by the United States and formally announced by President Donald Trump...
Ethiopia, Nigeria and Zimbabwe come out tops at this year’s essay competition
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Ethiopia, Nigeria and Zimbabwe come out tops at this year’s essay competition
The Tana Forum Secretariat is pleased to announce...
UN chief calls for end to reported police brutality in Nigeria |
António Guterres said in a statement issued by his Spokesperson, that he condemned “the violent escalation on 20 October in Lagos which resulted in multiple deaths and caused...
7 in 10 across 14 countries see climate change, disease as major threat
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Climate activists hold a large red balloon representing the Earth on June 11, 2020, in Seoul, South Korea. (Chris...
The 2020 Tana Forum book selection puts Africa where it should be, first
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The 2020 Tana Forum book selection puts Africa where it should be, first
This year’s Annual Book Launch selection is...
Moment of truth with Senior Brave C. Mkandawire
If Abraham was in this generation, he could be insulted, how can a man of God sleep with his maid, he is not a...
Unfavorable Views of China Reach Historic Highs in Many Countries
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This analysis focuses on cross-national views of China. The work builds on previous studies released in the summer of...
UN Middle East envoy urges sides to engage ‘before it is too late’ |
“We are again at a pivotal moment in the search for peace as convergence of destabilizing factors threatens to pull Israelis and Palestinians further...
International community must unite, or be crushed by chaos, warns UN chief |
The dangerous mix of high geo-political tensions and complex threats to peace, now complicated by COVID-19, demands innovative thinking on global governance and multilateralism,...
How 14 Countries View International Cooperation as UN Turns 75
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This analysis focuses on cross-national views of multilateral principles, views of the United Nations, characteristics of how the UN...
UN and partners promote sport as a tool to prevent violent extremism |
Sport is synonymous with values such as tolerance, respect and team work, and aligns with the UN’s founding goal of creating a better world...
Work to achieve a culture of peace amid COVID-19 upheaval: UN Secretary-General |
That was the core message UN Secretary-General António Guterres delivered to Ambassadors meeting on Thursday for a virtual high-level forum on the Culture of...
Despite COVID-19 Pandemic, Many Europeans Still See Climate Change as Greatest Threat to Their...
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This analysis focuses on cross-national views of how people perceive major international threats, such as climate change, the spread...
Deliberate silencing of peaceful voices in Iraq ‘unacceptable’, says UN human rights chief |
“This report sheds light on the suffering and provides concrete recommendations to help rebuild public trust”, said UN Special Representative for Iraq Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert.
Rising...
Mali coup: UN peacekeeping mission ‘must and will continue’ operations |
UN Secretary-General António Guterres continues to follow the developments “very closely and with deep concern”, his Spokesman, Stéphane Dujarric, told journalists on Wednesday.
The UN...
UN-African Union mission condemns recent spate of deadly attacks in Darfur |
More than 60 people reportedly were killed, and 60 more injured, when armed men attacked Masteri Village, West Darfur, on Saturday, according to the...
First virtual Tana Forum scheduled for October 2020
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PRESS RELEASE — The Tana Forum, Africa’s foremost peace and security platform, will convene as a virtual conference for...
Majority of Public Favors Giving Civilians the Power to Sue Police Officers for Misconduct
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Pew Research Center conducted this study to understand how Americans are viewing proposals aimed at addressing policing in the...
Remembering the heartbreaking words of Yugoslavia’s war-struck ‘Lost Generation’ · Global Voices
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Source of original article: Filip Stojanovski / Global Voices (globalvoices.org).
The interview is as haunting today as it...
UN honours fallen colleagues and legacy of hope they leave behind |
Facing perilous situations due to crisis, conflict and instability, are commonplace working in the field as a UN staffer, and this year, as the...
Mozambicans take to social media to piece together the truth about the Cabo Delgado...
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Source of original article: Ayoola Alabi / Global Voices (globalvoices.org).
Twitter users in Mozambique are mobilising to share...
