Friday, June 19, 2026

UN

June 18, 2026

UN extols Nigeria’s role in global peacekeeping, security, stability

The United Nations resident and humanitarian coordinator, Mohamed Fall, has commended Nigeria for playing a key role in peacekeeping, security, and stability worldwide.

Mohamed Fall
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
June 4, 2026

Bombing terrorists won’t end insecurity; Nigeria dealing with generational grievances: Jimoh Ibrahim

“These are not issues we can resolve with missiles alone. Generational grievances demand wider thinking and deeper engagement,” Mr Ibrahim explained.

Jimoh Ibrahim with other UN-ECOWAS dignitaries in New York
May 17, 2026

Nigeria seeks global support for proposed state police

Nigeria has canvassed global support for the proposed state police, saying the initiative will improve public trust, boost accountability and enhance internal security nationwide.

Armed female cops
May 13, 2026

Gaza residents need psychological counselling: UN

Israeli restrictions and coercive practices against the residents of Gaza are deepening humanitarian needs, including psychosocial services, UN humanitarians said.

Gazans (Credit: New Arab)
May 12, 2026

Nigeria spent $9 billion on Liberia, Sierra Leone’s civil wars: Army General

Nigeria spent no less than $9 billion to liberate Liberia and Sierra Leone during their civil wars, its defence adviser disclosed.

Liberian civil war
May 8, 2026

Sudan accuses UAE of complicity in drone attack that killed UN peacekeepers

Sudan insisted that the drone attacks on the Kadguli logistics base by Rapid Support Forces last December constituted a war crime and accused the United Arab Emirates of complicity through its supply

Unrest in South Sudan (Credit: Foreign Policy)
April 23, 2026

518 killed in Tanzania’s post-election violence: Official

The commission said the death toll could be underestimated due to challenges in identifying victims.

April 23, 2026

Volunteers rescue 47 migrants from disused oil rig off Libya

A German civilian group has rescued nearly 50 migrants stranded on an abandoned oil platform in the central Mediterranean.

Oil rig
April 19, 2026

Brazilian president condemns Trump, UN Security Council over war-mongering

Iranian officials reported that thousands have been killed in the country.

Brazilian president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva