insert_link World UN Chief warns ‘AI arms race’ could have major security implications The UN's top official is warning artificial intelligence is evolving faster than our ability to govern it. António Guterres said on Thursday there's an urgent need for global governance frameworks.He joined US Secretary of State Antony Blinken at a Security Council meeting to discuss the opportunities and risks of AI.Sally Patterson reports from New York, where the United Nations is headquartered. todayDecember 20, 2024 8
insert_link World Israel Seeks Ceasefire with Hamas Before Hanukkah Ahead of the latest UN Security Council meeting, Israel's Permanent Representative to the UN told reporters he was hopeful for a ceasefire agreement with Hamas before the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah - next week. Correspondent Mitch McCann reports from New York: todayDecember 19, 2024 12
insert_link World UN Special Rapporteurs call for sanctions against Israel Four independent human rights experts have called on the international community to sanction Israel's conduct of hostilities in the Occupied Palestinian Territory. The four Special UN Rapporteurs have consistently spoken out about the war in Gaza and what they call Israel's impunity. Our correspondent is Jody Jacobs reporting from the United Nations in New York. todayDecember 13, 2024 18
insert_link Namibia INTERVIEW: Rinaani Musutua Calls for Universal Basic Income Grant Amid UN Report on Extreme Poverty Prominent social activist Rinaani Musutua has strongly criticized the Namibian government's decision to extend the Harambe grant, which provides a conditional N$600 monthly allowance to select recipients. Musutua argues that this approach mirrors the failed food bank concept, as highlighted by the Auditor General, due to difficulties in identifying intended beneficiaries. Musutua emphasized that the extension, which excludes communities like Huachanas, will lead to an administrative burden, high costs, […] todayOctober 14, 2024 42
insert_link World High-Level UN Meeting Kicks Off in New York as Leaders Tackle Global Challenges Nearly 120 Heads of State and Government have gathered in New York for the High-Level UN meeting, where the general debate is set to begin. UN Secretary-General António Guterres urged member states to revive multilateralism amid global crises. US President Joe Biden is expected to address the Assembly on Tuesday. Jody Jacobs is there for us and now reports from the United Nations in New York. todaySeptember 25, 2024 15
insert_link Africa Sudan’s civilians urgently need protection: the options for international peacekeeping By Jenna Russo, City University of New York In September 2024, the United Nations’ independent fact-finding mission to Sudan issued its first report. Citing grave human rights violations amounting to war crimes and crimes against humanity, the report called for the immediate deployment of an independent and impartial force to protect civilians. Nearly 18 months after the outbreak of fighting, the humanitarian situation in Sudan has become […] todaySeptember 18, 2024 7
insert_link World UN halts World Food Programme conveys in Gaza The World Food Programme has paused the movements of its employees in Gaza until further notice. This after a WFP team came under fire on Tuesday night a few metres from an Israeli checkpoint at the Wadi Gaza bridge. The United Nations has once again called on all parties to the conflict to respect international humanitarian law. Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York. todayAugust 29, 2024 14
insert_link Namibia UN Allocates N$53.3 Million to Support Namibians Affected by Severe Drought The United Nations has allocated N$53.3 million (roughly US$3 million) from the Central Emergency Response Fund to assist over 163,000 Namibians hit by the worst drought in a century. UN spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric reported that the drought has depleted 84% of Namibia’s food reserves, with nearly half of the population facing severe food insecurity from July to September. Acting Emergency Relief Coordinator Joyce Msuya emphasized that this funding will support […] todayAugust 28, 2024 24
insert_link Africa DRC Faces Delays in Mpox Vaccine Delivery Amidst New Virus Variant Spread The Democratic Republic of Congo no longer expects its first delivery of mpox vaccines this week, as it battles a new virus variant that has spread beyond its borders reports Al Jazeera. Despite promises from the U.S. and Japan, the vaccines are delayed, while the World Health Organization has declared mpox a global public health emergency. todayAugust 27, 2024 51