Download logo Representatives from the United Nations today visited Qardho in a show of solidarity with the people of Puntland as citizens participated in a ‘one person, one vote’ electoral process in three districts of the Federal Member State. The United Nations in Somalia believes that the successful completion of ‘one person, one vote’ elections […]
Mauritius: UN expert assesses hazardous substances and wastes
Download logo The UN Special Rapporteur on toxics and human rights, Marcos Orellana, is undertaking an official visit to Mauritius from 22 to 29 October 2021 to assess the country’s human rights record in relation to hazardous substances and wastes. A key focus will be the causes and aftermath of the oil spill from the […]
UN chief condemns 'ongoing military coup' in Sudan
UN Secretary-General, António Guterres on Monday condemned the “ongoing military coup” in Sudan, saying Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok and all other officials, “must be released immediately.” Long-time ruler Omar al-Bashir was overthrown by the military following months of popular protest in April 2019, and a transitional government was set up comprising both military and civilian leadership, after a power-sharing agreement, that was due to lead to full […]
The Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) Releases 5 Million for Humanitarian Assistance in Cameroon
Download logo The Under-Secretary-General and Emergency Relief Coordinator (USG/ERC), Martin Griffiths, approved the allocation of US$ 5 million from the Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) to support humanitarian assistance in Cameroon. The six projects funded by CERF will be implemented during the next 12 months by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the International Organization […]
U.S. Embassy Cairo Supports American Arts in Forever is Now Exhibition at Giza Pyramids
The U.S. Embassy in Cairo is pleased to be the platinum sponsor of Art d’Egypte’s Forever is Now contemporary art exhibition at the Giza Pyramids, and to support the participation and original art works of contemporary American artists Gisela Colon and Sherin Guirguis. The U.S. Embassy’s LE 3.5 million investment funded the travel of American curatorial director of the exhibition Simon Watson; the travel of Colon […]
South Africa concerned about developments in Sudan
Download logo South Africa is deeply concerned about the apparent ongoing coup and attempts to undermine Sudan’s political transition. We reject and condemn any attempt at an unconstitutional change of government. South Africa calls for the immediate and unconditional release of the Prime Minister, government officials and other politicians detained by security forces. We call […]
South African singer Master KG and Miss Universe Zozibini Tunzi appointed 2021 Global Media and Information Literacy Week Goodwill Ambassadors
Download logo Pouplar South African artists, Kgaogelo Moagi, better known as Master KG and Miss Universe 2019, Zozibini Tunzi are this year’s UNESCO Goodwill Ambassadors for the Global Media and Information Literacy Week (24-31 October 2021). President of the South African National Commission for UNESCO who is also the Minister of Basic Education, Mrs AM […]
Sudan's rulers must protect civilians, keep commitments to allow humanitarian aid to reach millions of people affected by war
Download logo Statement by Will Carter, the Norwegian Refugee Council’s Sudan Country Director: “Changes in Sudan’s political leadership should not change commendable policy commitments to protect civilians and ensure aid organisations can still assist people left vulnerable by decades of conflict. Too much is at stake for more than 13 million people in Sudan who […]
Somalia rolls out FETP-Frontline training programme to build disease detectives and prevent spread of diseases
Having a public health workforce that is able to rapidly detect and respond to disease outbreaks is key for any health system, as recently shown on a worldwide scale with the current COVID-19 pandemic. The importance of this empowered and well-equipped resource is further emphasized by the International Health Regulations (IHR 2005), a legal instrument […]
UN, ECCAS and their partners mobilized against hate speech in Central Africa
Download logo From 26 to 29 October 2021, Douala, the economic capital of Cameroon, will host a regional forum to raise awareness and build the capacity of media practitioners to prevent and combat hate speech in Central Africa. The event is organized by the United Nations Regional Office for Central Africa (UNOCA) and the Economic […]