insert_link Africa Blinken Urges Action to Address Sudan Conflict U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken delivered a direct appeal to nations aiding Sudan's warring factions or benefiting from the conflict. Reuters says that he called on them to shift their focus toward alleviating Sudanese suffering and using their influence to bring the war to an end. Addressing the United Nations Security Council, Blinken emphasized the need for concrete action to demonstrate genuine concern for Sudan's future. todayDecember 20, 2024 2
World UN Security Council convenes urgent meeting on Syria The United Nations Security Council has convened an urgent meeting to discuss the ongoing escalation of violence in Syria. Renewed fighting surged last week led by the terrorist group Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham and other armed factions which according to the UN has destabilised the frontlines. Our corrspondent Jody Jacobs has more from the United Nations in New York. todayDecember 4, 2024 15
insert_link World UN urges Security Council members to not forget Sudan The United Nations Security Council on Tuesday heard shocking reports of widespread human rights violations in Sudan. It's been nineteen months since hostilities erupted between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces in the country, which has left thousands dead and displaced. Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York. ENG UN urges Security Council members to not forget Sudan todayNovember 13, 2024 28
insert_link South Africa President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa has called for the urgent reform of the United Nations Security Council President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa has called for the urgent reform of the United Nations Security Council, to advance global peace and stability. In his address to the National Assembly, he highlighted that the current structure is outdated and fails to reflect the realities of today’s world. Ramaphosa reiterated South Africa's support for the African Common Position, which demands two permanent seats for the continent and the abolishment of […] todayOctober 18, 2024 8
insert_link Africa Sierra Leone’s president pleads with the United Nations Security Council for reform Sierra Leone's president Julius Maada Bio has pleaded with the United Nations Security Council for reform. Chairing a session on addressing the historical injustice, he advocated for Africa’s permanent membership to enhance the council's effectiveness. Bio highlighted the need for increased African representation for maintaining international peace and security: todayAugust 14, 2024 18
insert_link World UN Security Council Adopts US-Backed Resolution for Permanent Hamas-Israel Ceasefire The United Nations Security Council has adopted a US-drafted resolution for a permanent ceasefire between Hamas and Israel, and the release of the hostages in Gaza. Fourteen of the 15 Security Council members voted in favour of the resolution. Russia abstained. A three-part ceasefire plan was unveiled by U.S president, Joseph Biden last month. Israel has already accepted the deal. Palestine's ambassador to the UN, Riyad Mansour, has welcomed the […] todayJune 11, 2024 59
insert_link 2 Oshiwambo O UNGA oya pititha okatokolitho taka indile o UNSC yi tale uukwashilyo wa Palestine miigwana ya hangana. Ashike etumo lya America olyati o Palestine Authority inayi gwanitha iipumbiwa yuukwashilyo wiigwana ya hangana,nokatokolitho inaka potokonona omaipulo ngoka ga hololwa monakuziwa. Ominista ya Israel yiikwapondje Israel Katz okwa kondema okatokolitho,tati olili etokolo lya puka. Omupresitend go Palestine Authority Mahmoud Abbas nuuministeli wiiikwapondje wa Palestine ,oya tumbaleke omahogololo. Abbas tati okatokolitho okeli paveta yopashigwana. O United Nations General Assembly oya hogolola ohela kokatokolitho keetwapo ko Arab League, okugandja gandja uuthemba […] todayMay 11, 2024 25 2
insert_link Africa AU summit seeks to raise Africa’s voice on global stage Addis Ababa, Feb 15, 2024 (AFP) - The African Union's annual summit will open on Saturday against the backdrop of coups in Gabon and Niger and a political crisis in Senegal, posing challenges for the bloc as it seeks to amplify its international presence. Set up more than two decades ago, the 55-member bloc has long been criticised for being ineffectual and for taking little decisive action in the […] todayFebruary 15, 2024 18
insert_link World Algeria plans to table fresh ceasefire resolution at the Security Council There's increasing calls for an urgent and immediate ceasefire in Gaza in the United Nations Security Council. The council convened a meeting on Wednesday at the request of Algeria to discuss the provisional measures announced by the International Court of Justice last week. It now plans to table a fresh ceasefire resolution in the coming days. Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York. todayFebruary 1, 2024 16