UN weather agency warned that climate disasters are becoming more destructive as Europe experiences a record-breaking heatwave, with temperatures topping 43°C in western France.
UN secretary-general António Guterres warned on Tuesday that the world’s temperature will certainly surpass the 1.5°C limit set by the Paris Agreement in 2015.
News reports indicated that former Prime Minister Hassan Ali Khaire accused government forces of attacking him ahead of planned protests.
The United Nations says it is concerned about recurring terrorist attacks on schools in Nigeria.
That is not a market verdict on Africa. It is a verdict on the injustices of the system.
African leaders pushed for easier access to credit to help fund major investments and boost economic growth at a summit with French President Emmanuel Macron.
Mr Leo visited Algeria, Cameroon, Angola, and Equatorial Guinea to strengthen interfaith dialogue.
The UN chief noted a popular saying that truth is the first casualty in war.
UN secretary-general Antonio Guterres has called on member states to honour their commitments under the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.
Mr Ibrahim stated this after presenting his letter of credence to UN secretary-general António Guterres at the UN headquarters in New York City on Monday.
