U.S vetoes Security Council resolution on Gaza

U.S vetoes Security Council resolution on Gaza

The United States has once again used its veto to block a Security Council resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. Washington says it could support the text claiming Hamas would have seen it as a vindication. But council members have harshly criticised the US saying this is another indication that it has no intention of bringing an end to the war. Jody Jacobs reports from the United […]

November 21, 2024 3

World

UN Secretary General concerned about the escalation of Russia’s war on Ukraine

November 20, 2024 8

Africa

Russia vetoes Security Council resolution on Sudan

Russia has vetoed a resolution in the United Nations Security Council on Monday on protection of civilians in Sudan. The United Kingdom has labelled this move by Russia, a permanent member of the council, an "enemy of peace". Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York.

November 19, 2024 15

World

UNRWA Chief says agency facing its ‘darkest day

The UN's aid agency in Gaza is facing its '"darkest hour", according to its top official. Philippe Lazzarini says the situation in the strip has become "dystopian", and urged member states to increase spending on UNRWA. Sally Patterson reports from New York, where the United Nations is headquartered.

November 15, 2024 12

World

UN “fears” Donald Trump might cut crucial funding

Fears are mounting in the corridors of the United Nations that US president-elect Donald Trump may cut crucial funding to the world body. During his last tenure in the oval office, Trump cut funding to many UN agencies. The U.S. is the largest donor to the world body. Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York.

November 8, 2024 17

World

UN report accuses Israel of targeting Gaza’s healthcare

The Chairperson of the UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem and Israel, presented the commission's latest investigative report to the UN General Assembly on Wednesday, 31 October 2024. Navi Pillay and her team, appointed by the UN Human Rights Council, determined that Israel has implemented a policy aimed at destroying Gaza's healthcare system as part of a larger offensive, committing war crimes, […]

October 31, 2024 27

Africa

U.S Reiterates Support for Nigeria’s Clamor for U.N Security Council Membership

The United States has again reiterated its support to Nigeria's call for inclusion in the membership of the United Nations Security Council. Tesem Akende reports.

October 31, 2024 8

Africa

11 Million internally displaced in Sudan

Rising violence and new atrocities in Sudan have exacerbated the humanitarian crisis, with over 11 million people displaced amid reports of mass killings and widespread sexual violence, according to UN officials. “The situation in Sudan is catastrophic; there’s no other way to describe it. Hunger, disease, and sexual violence are rampant. For the people of Sudan, this is a living nightmare,” warned Amy Pope, Director General of the International Organization […]

October 30, 2024 14

Local

Civil Society Spells Out Budget Priorities: Launching of the 2023 Census Main Report & the Impartiality of Dissemination of Statistics by NSA

Following the release of the 2023 Census Preliminary report on 13 March 2023, the NSA will be launching the 2023 Population and Housing Census Main Report tomorrow, Wednesday 30 October 2024. The Namibia Statistics Agency would like to inform the nation that this dissemination of tomorrow takes place in an impartial manner where all stakeholders will be receiving the information at the same time and thus the Namibia Statistics Agency […]

October 30, 2024 5