Nigeria's northeast risks mass hunger as UN funding dwindles
  • Author: Reuters
  • Date: 2024-06-29 16:58:13

Nigeria's northeast risks mass hunger as UN funding dwindles

Fall anticipates receiving only $300 million in the best-case scenario, a significant drop from the $500 million secured last year. He attributed the decline to the economic impact of Covid-19 on major donors.

Ruto flags off 400 Kenyan police officers to Haiti amid secrecy and controversy
  • Author: Mwangi Maina
  • Date: 2024-06-24 16:13:47

Ruto flags off 400 Kenyan police officers to Haiti amid secrecy and controversy

This significant undertaking was shrouded in secrecy, with no media invited to cover the event that has attracted nationwide and worldwide condemnation. 

Journalist’s memoir reveals story of Somalia’s resilience
  • Author: Barack Oduor
  • Date: 2024-06-24 07:51:33

Journalist’s memoir reveals story of Somalia’s resilience

Mogadishu has been undergoing an economic renaissance few would have imagined five years ago.

UN holds first International Day of Play to promote child development
  • Author: Terry Muriuki
  • Date: 2024-06-11 13:10:27

UN holds first International Day of Play to promote child development

The agency noted that play creates powerful learning opportunities across all areas of development, forges connections, provides a platform for children to express and develop imagination and creativity, and builds a wide range of skills.

Israel's treatment of Palestinian workers denounced at UN meeting
  • Author: Reuters
  • Date: 2024-06-06 21:21:29

Israel's treatment of Palestinian workers denounced at UN meeting

Israel's treatment of Palestinian workers, under scrutiny for decades by the UN labour body, has increased since the October 7 war.

Somalia poised to secure seat at UN Security Council after Africa backing
  • Author: Mwangi Maina
  • Date: 2024-06-06 09:41:22

Somalia poised to secure seat at UN Security Council after Africa backing

Africa has unanimously endorsed Somalia to represent the continent, replacing Mozambique, starting its term in January next year.

Kenya, Ethiopia, Uganda, and Rwanda ranked among top troop contributors for peace missions
  • Author: Mary Wambui
  • Date: 2024-05-29 18:06:00

Kenya, Ethiopia, Uganda, and Rwanda ranked among top troop contributors for peace missions

According to the UN, more than two million peacekeepers have served in 71 missions, helping countries navigate the difficult path from war to peace since 1948.

UN says attacks on sheltering families in Gaza is 'horrifying'
  • Author: Lucy Mumbi
  • Date: 2024-05-27 12:16:51

UN says attacks on sheltering families in Gaza is 'horrifying'

"There are reports of mass casualties, including children and women, among those killed. Gaza is hell on earth,” the UN organisation said.

UN designates July 11 as international day to commemorate Srebrenica Genocide
  • Author: Hanifa Adan
  • Date: 2024-05-24 12:59:02

UN designates July 11 as international day to commemorate Srebrenica Genocide

Denis Becirovic, Chairman of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina, welcomed the resolution as an important step for promoting peace and reconciliation.

South Sudan crisis: China to deploy peacekeeping police officers
  • Author: Lucy Mumbi
  • Date: 2024-05-21 15:41:21

South Sudan crisis: China to deploy peacekeeping police officers

The deployment comes at a crucial time for South Sudan, which has endured years of conflict, resulting in severe humanitarian crises and widespread displacement.

UN Palestine refugee agency closes Jerusalem office following arson attacks
  • Author: UN News
  • Date: 2024-05-11 16:17:33

UN Palestine refugee agency closes Jerusalem office following arson attacks

Fowler underlined UNRWA’s mandate to provide services to Palestine refugees, which includes healthcare, education and social support.

Palestine wins bid to join UN with Kenya among countries voting Yes
  • Author: Mwangi Maina
  • Date: 2024-05-10 19:30:53

Palestine wins bid to join UN with Kenya among countries voting Yes

The resolution, adopted by the assembly with 143 votes in favour and nine against (including the US and Israel), with 25 abstentions, does not grant full UN membership to Palestine but recognizes its eligibility to join.

Mogadishu requests UN Mission termination as Somalia transitions to next phase
  • Author: Mary Wambui
  • Date: 2024-05-09 17:51:32

Mogadishu requests UN Mission termination as Somalia transitions to next phase

It further called for the swift conclusion of the necessary procedures for the termination of the mission at the scheduled time.

Refugees urged to move to higher grounds as heavy rains continue
  • Author: Mary Wambui
  • Date: 2024-05-06 12:39:42

Refugees urged to move to higher grounds as heavy rains continue

UNHCR Representative to Kenya Caroline Van Burech has expressed concerns about the heavy rains which have now reached the Kakuma refugee camp.

  • Author: Reuters
  • Date: 2024-05-03 22:32:55

Sudanese refugees flee UN camp in Ethiopia following attacks

The United Nations refugee agency UNHCR said it was aware that 1,000 people had left Kumer on Wednesday because they felt unsafe after a series of security incidents.

Mozambique assumes presidency of UN Security Council
  • Author: Mwangi Maina
  • Date: 2024-05-01 18:38:29

Mozambique assumes presidency of UN Security Council

The African Union in February reiterated its demand for a permanent seat at the UN Security Council to "adapt to present geopolitical realities and emerging threats.".

Palestinian authorities seek probe into mass graves at Gaza hospitals
  • Author: Reuters
  • Date: 2024-04-25 21:18:16

Palestinian authorities seek probe into mass graves at Gaza hospitals

UN rights chief said on Tuesday he was "horrified" by the destruction of the Nasser and Al Shifa medical facilities and by the reports of the mass graves.

Twenty one dead, 23 missing after boat capsizes off Djibouti coast -UN
  • Author: Reuters
  • Date: 2024-04-23 23:39:21

Twenty one dead, 23 missing after boat capsizes off Djibouti coast -UN

The boat's occupants included children, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) said in a post on social media platform X.

Women and girls continue suffering one year into the Sudan war
  • Author: Mwangi Maina
  • Date: 2024-04-15 16:07:50

Women and girls continue suffering one year into the Sudan war

Among those whose lives may be jeopardised are over 7,000 new mothers, if their nutritional and health needs go unmet.

Sudan's silent suffering, one year into generals' war
  • Author: AFP
  • Date: 2024-04-12 08:01:35

Sudan's silent suffering, one year into generals' war

During the current war, government forces have used their air power to bomb targets on the ground, but failed to gain back much territory and have been blamed for striking civilians.

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