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UN Security Council

October 24, 2024

Percentage of women killed in war doubled in 2023: UN Report

The findings come in the secretary-general’s latest annual report on women, peace, and security.

Women with children crying
October 14, 2024

South Africa condemns Israel’s bombardment of Lebanon as violating sovereignty 

Israel hit central Beirut on Thursday, reportedly killing 22 civilians and injuring over 117 more, in the deadliest attack on the city centre since the war against Lebanon began.

Lebanon bombardment
September 25, 2024

Nigeria seeks Finland’s support for UN permanent seat

The vice-president emphasised that Nigeria would leave no stone unturned in the quest to stabilise Africa.

Vice-President Kashim Shettima and Finnish President Alexander Stubb
September 10, 2024

UN peacekeepers need stronger political support, resources: Official

Mr Lacroix made the call while briefing the UN Security Council on Monday at UN headquarters in New York.

UN peacekeepers (credit: united states institute of peace)
July 31, 2024

Security Council lifts arms embargo on Central African Republic forces

The UN Security Council on Tuesday lifted the arms embargo on the Central African Republic (CAR) government forces.

Central African Republic government forces
July 16, 2024

Somali militiamen hijack heavy weapons after convoy ambush

Mr Shire said five people died from both sides over weapons after the ambush.

Somalia
June 20, 2024

Another cargo ship seized on suspicion of violating UN sanctions on North Korea

South Korea seized a 2,900-ton cargo ship near the Korea Strait on Thursday on suspicion of violating UN Security Council sanctions against North Korea.

Cargo ship used to illustrate the story
June 11, 2024

Russia withholds vote as UN Security Council backs Israel-Hamas ceasefire

“It is Hamas that is preventing this war from ending. Hamas and Hamas alone.’’

United Nations Security Council Logo
June 11, 2024

U.S. pushes for Gaza ceasefire, peace deal in Israel visit

Mr Blinken arrived in Egypt on Monday for the first leg of the tour.

U.S Secretary of States Antony Blinken
May 26, 2024

Africa Day 2024: One billion Nigerians, other Africans battling misgovernance, hunger, poverty, debts, UN says

On Africa Day, we celebrate this dynamic and diverse continent and the contributions of Africans to our world.

AU presidents