“The people of Ukraine and beyond need peace, and they need peace now. Peace in line with the UN Charter. Peace in line with international law,” said Mr Guterres.
Two days after the general election, officials have yet to announce who is leading the presidential race in East Africa’s regional powerhouse.
The ships contained more than 370,000 tonnes of grain and other food items.
“Their murder was a heinous crime. It was an assault on the values of the United Nations.”
At least 100 civilians reportedly died when rebel militia attacked several villages in the Bandiagara region, close to Mopti.
The UN high representative called for mutual respect of all religions and faiths and for fostering a culture of fraternity and peace.
For roughly an hour, the convoy came under direct fire from suspected members of a terrorist group using small arms and rocket launchers.
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has urged governments to take greater action to ensure schools remain safe for boys and girls.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres says Africa is a home for hope, citing the continent’s “growing and vibrant youth population.”
The Nigerian leader welcomed Guterres at the State House at about 3:00 p.m., before going into closed door discussions.
