Sunday, July 5, 2026

UN spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric

June 5, 2026

UN scales up Ebola response, refugees ‘exiled’ in Africa

The UN and its partners are sustaining efforts to contain Ebola outbreaks DRC and Uganda, while warning that insecurity and misinformation remain major obstacles to the response.

Ebola patients
February 6, 2026

UN warns of possible humanitarian collapse in  Cuba

The UN has warned of potential humanitarian “collapse” in Cuba, following Washington’s attempt to block oil supplies from reaching the island.

Cubans
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
January 6, 2026

UN warns against further bloodshed in Iran protests

Protests in the Iranian capital, Tehran, sparked by increasing economic hardship and a cost-of-living crisis, continued for the 10th day.

Iranian police at protest ground.
September 12, 2025

UN observes  24th anniversary of 9/11 terror attacks

The global organisation pledged to continue honouring the victims and supporting New Yorkers as the city continues its journey of resilience and healing.

9/11 attack on U.S. Twin Tower
March 5, 2025

UN envoy condemns continuing Israeli attacks inside Syria

The latest Israeli raid occurred on Monday night, targeting a weapons storage facility near the coastal city of Latakia.

Syrian ruins
January 29, 2025

U.S. to pull out of Paris Agreement January 2026

The United States has officially notified the secretary-general of its withdrawal from the Paris Climate Agreement, effective January 27, 2026.

Donald Trump
December 19, 2024

UN responds to cyclone in Mozambique, earthquake in Vanuatu

Humanitarians have continued to assess the impact of Tropical Cyclone Chido in Mozambique and to support affected families.

Mozambique havoc
October 3, 2024

70 million across East Africa need humanitarian aid: UN

The UN has said new estimates from humanitarians in East Africa indicate that nearly 67 million people in the region need assistance.

Poor and hungry Africans
October 14, 2023

UN expresses concern for civilians in Gaza affected by Israel’s relocation order

Over 423,000 people have already been displaced, of whom more than 270,000 have taken refuge in UNRWA shelters.

UN and Gaza residents