Tuesday, June 30, 2026

UN Secretary-general

May 21, 2026

UN Security Council reform ‘absolutely’ needed, says Guterres

The UN secretary-general, António Guterres, has underscored the need to expand UN Security Council membership to curb the impunity of veto-wielding “superpowers”.

May 13, 2026

600 million Africans live without electricity, one billion rely on unclean cooking: UN Secretary-General

That is not a market verdict on Africa. It is a verdict on the injustices of the system.

children in war zone
March 11, 2026

Two-thirds of children say cyberbullying has increased: UN Report

The report highlights “alarming trends” and “the urgent need for the entire online ecosystem to act faster and together to protect children”.

Schoolchildren
January 15, 2026

Baerbock urges early, gender-balanced nominations for next UN chief

Ms Baerbock said the selection process was underway, with interactive dialogues scheduled for the week of April 20.

Annalena Baerbock
January 8, 2026

Syria Violence: UN seeks immediate de-escalation, dialogue

At least five civilians had been killed and some 30,000 people displaced following renewed fighting in Aleppo.

Syrian violence
November 1, 2025

UN chief decries post-election violence in Tanzania

The UN urged potesters to demonstrate peacefully.

Violence scenes in Tanzania
September 13, 2025

Peace, most powerful force for a better future, says UN Chief

The UN secretary-general said that peace “is within our grasp – if we choose it.”

António Guterres
August 29, 2025

UN chief calls for immediate ceasefire in Sudan

Since Aug. 11, the UN has documented the killing of at least 125 civilians in the El Fasher area.

Sudan crisis
June 13, 2025

Israel-Iran Crisis: UN chief urges calm after overnight strikes

Israeli schools closed on Friday in anticipation of retaliatory strikes by Iran.

António Guterres
June 6, 2025

Israel-Palestine War: UN chief urges world leaders to revive two-state solution

“It is absolutely essential to keep alive the two-state solution perspective with all the terrible things we are witnessing in Gaza and the West Bank,” said the UN chief.

Israeli-Gaza war