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    Omanyano ovanhu koikundaneki yomalungula kashili paveta, Commisiner Sakaria takunghilile Veronika Haulenga

UN Security Council

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Chair Cardin Urges UN Secretary-General to Urgently Bolster Response to Humanitarian Crisis in Sudan

    Yesterday, U.S. Senator Ben Cardin (D-Md.), Chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, sent a letter to United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres, calling on him to lead an immediate response to the spiraling humanitarian situation in Sudan. Chair Cardin stressed the need to redouble efforts to confront the humanitarian crisis, particularly in the wake of this month’s famine declaration. “The devastating famine in Sudan was both predictable and preventable. At a […]

todayAugust 22, 2024 10

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World

Violence costs the world nearly 20 trillion dollars

The UN Security Council on Wednesday heard that violence cost the world nearly 20 trillion dollars last year. The United Nations says that is 13.5 percent of global GDP. At a special high-level session of the council, Sierra Leone's Foreign Minister called on members to do more to prevent ever increasing conflicts around the world. Jody Jacobs reports for us from the United Nations in New York.  

todayAugust 22, 2024 15

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Africa

Africa on the UN security council: why the continent should have two permanent seats

  By Sithembile Mbete, University of Pretoria   Africa’s desire to be fully represented in all decision-making organs of the United Nations (UN), particularly in the security council, is informed by three factors. First, repairing the historical injustice of its underrepresentation in global governance. Second, recognising African contributions in shaping the contemporary world order. Third, the urgency of securing the legitimacy of the UN in the face of emerging threats […]

todayAugust 19, 2024 16

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Namibia

Namibia Urges UN Security Council Reform for Greater Representation

The International Relations and Cooperation minister, Peya Mushelenga, reiterated the nation's long-standing call for UN Security Council reform, emphasizing the need for a more representative and inclusive council. Speaking at a high-level debate in New York, Mushelenga highlighted Namibia's historical struggle for justice and the inadequacies of the current council structure. He urged that the composition of the council be adjusted to reflect present-day realities, building on the legacy of […]

todayAugust 14, 2024 14

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Namibia

United Nations continues push for Africa’s permanent seat on Security Council

The UN Security Council held a high-level debate on Monday, 12 August 2024, focused on addressing historical injustice and improving Africa's representation. UN General Assembly President Dennis Francis said there is a need to reform the Security Council’s outdated structure, calling for Africa to be given a permanent seat due to its under-representation.     Meanwhile, in his first address to the Security Council, the Minister of International Relations and […]

todayAugust 13, 2024 31

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World

Government demands UN action after Gaza tragedy

The government has condemned the recent Israeli attack on Al-Tabin School in Gaza, which resulted in the deaths of over 100 civilians. The school had been serving as a refuge for displaced Palestinians. In an official statement, the government criticised the international community for its failure to protect Palestinian civilians and called on the United Nations Security Council to take immediate action to end the aggression and ensure the protection […]

todayAugust 12, 2024 46

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Africa

UN warns of risks in DRC peacekeeping exit

The head of the United Nations peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo has warned against rushing the withdrawal of peacekeepers from the east of the DRC due to the ongoing violence between government forces and rebels. Bintou Keita made the call on the sidelines of the UN Security Council meeting in New York.

todayJuly 10, 2024 23

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Kenya atokola oku ka tuma ova nambelewa vo polifi ko Haiti, mefimbo lixupi.

Oshilongo  Kenya osha shii vifa she li pya kudukwa oku tuma ova nambelewa vo polifi ko shilongo shi li moupyakadi wee ngudu do makuyunguto  Haiti, no nande sha li sha pewa elombwelo ko mangu shi teelele manga. Olopota ya pitifwa ko ikundaneki moshilongo osho oya popya kutya , oo eli omupresident wo shilongo sho ushilo wa Africa,  William Ruto onghela okwa ya ndja elombwelo kutya,  ova nambelewa vo polifi ota […]

todayJune 10, 2024 22

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