Tag: #UN
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NEXT UN CHIEF: MEMBER STATES URGED TO ACT EARLY, NOMINATE WOMEN
The United Nations is already looking ahead to its next leader — and the call is for speed and inclusivity. UN General Assembly President Annalena Baerbock has urged Member States to submit qualified candidates early for the next UN Secretary-General, while strongly encouraging the nomination of women to ensure a balanced and inclusive process. Speaking…
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GUTERRES URGES FULL IMPLEMENTATION OF ISRAEL-HAMAS GAZA PEACE DEAL
UN Secretary-General António Guterres calls on all parties to honor the US backed Gaza ceasefire agreement, demanding the dignified release of hostages and an end to violence. He urges immediate humanitarian aid access and praises diplomatic efforts by the US, Qatar, Egypt, and Turkey. Guterres stresses this moment as a chance to revive the two-state…
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UN SPECIAL ENVOY WARNS OF ROAD FATALITIES “SILENT PANDEMIC” IN NIGERIA
Hook: Jean Todt urges urgent action as FRSC ramps up efforts amid rising deaths on Nigerian roads. United Nations Road Safety Envoy Jean Todt called road deaths a global “silent pandemic” during his visit to Nigeria’s Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Abuja. Todt praised Nigeria’s progress but stressed the need to fully adopt the…
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UN, AU & EU REAFFIRM COMMITMENT TO PEACE AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN AFRICA
Powerful trio unites to tackle conflicts, climate, and investment for a thriving Africa. Global leaders at the UN General Assembly pledged stronger collaboration to end African conflicts, support stability, and address debt and climate challenges. They highlighted crises in Sudan, Sahel, Libya, DRC, and Somalia while backing Africa-led solutions aligned with Agenda 2063 and the…
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UN CONDEMNS KILLING OF FIVE PALESTINIAN JOURNALISTS IN GAZA, CALLS FOR JUSTICE
The UN human rights office (OHCHR) condemned the killing of five Palestinian journalists in Gaza by Israeli strikes on Nasser Hospital, bringing the total journalist deaths since October to 247. The journalists worked for major outlets like AP, Al Jazeera, and Reuters, highlighting the urgent need for accountability and protection of media workers under international…
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UN CONDEMNS KILLING OF SIX PALESTINIAN JOURNALISTS IN GAZA, URGES INVESTIGATION
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has strongly condemned the killing of six Palestinian journalists, including five Al Jazeera staff, in a targeted Israeli airstrike near Gaza City’s al-Shifa Hospital. This tragic event underscores the grave dangers journalists face amid ongoing conflict, with over 240 journalists killed in Gaza since the war began. The UN calls for…
