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On Friday, June 7th, UN humanitarians warned that the people of Sudan are enduring escalating violence and nearing famine  UN humanitarians warned that the people of Sudan are enduring escalating violence and nearing famine . This alert follows an alleged attack by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on the community of Wad Al-Noura in Aj Jazirah state, south of Khartoum, reportedly resulting in over 100 deaths, including at least 35 children. During a briefing from Port Sudan, Mohamed Refaat, the Chief of Mission for the UN Migration Agency (IOM), highlighted "truly horrible reports of violent attacks and casualties." Both UN Secretary-General António Guterres and UNICEF head Catherine Russell condemned the attack. In North Darfur's capital, El Fasher, approximately 800,000 people remain in danger as violence between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the RSF intensifies. Refaat noted the area is “inaccessible” to the UN and called for unhindered delivery of supplies. He emp...

  International Women’s Day Appeal for Inclusive Politics Amidst the celebration of International Women’s Day, the United Nations issues a compelling appeal to Somali authorities, urging them to intensify their efforts in promoting the active involvement of women in politics. The primary focus is on realizing the minimum thirty percent quota for women's representation in the parliament, a crucial stride toward advancing gender equality and empowering women in Somalia. Unyielding Contributions of Somali Women to Peacebuilding Despite facing numerous challenges, Somali women have played pivotal roles in peacebuilding and reconciliation efforts. Their contributions span various domains, from parliamentary roles to active participation in civil society organizations and youth associations. While the United Nations acknowledges these efforts, it underscores the need for increased investment to further enhance this progress. The message is clear: supporting and investing in women are int...

  In a landmark development, the United Nations (UN) and the African Union (AU) have solidified their commitment to a Human Rights Pact, marking the latest collaborative effort between the two entities. The seventh high-level meeting in New York witnessed the formalization of this agreement by UN Secretary-General António Guterres and AU Commission Chairperson Moussa Faki Mahamat. This significant pact, focusing on human rights, adds to previous agreements addressing peace, security, and development, highlighting an intensified commitment to mutual cooperation. During interactions with the media, both Guterres and Faki underscored the necessity for a restructuring of global financial systems to better align with contemporary realities. Guterres drew attention to Africa's demand for justice in international relations, citing historical structural injustices that have marginalized the continent on the global stage. Faki painted a stark picture of Africa's challenges, describing i...

  As Niger's military junta accuses UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres of restricting their participation in the 78th General Assembly session, tensions are growing at the UN. This dispute comes from a difference of opinion regarding official credentials. The argument is centered on official documents that were presented in conflict by the previous administration and the Nigerian junta that is currently in power . The intended representative for Niger at the assembly was Bakary Yaou Sangaré, who previously served as the country's UN ambassador and is currently the foreign minister.  The junta asserts that Guterres rejected their list of authorized officials and approved the request to expel Niger's permanent representative to the UN made by the former foreign affairs minister. The United Nations follows to established processes when a member state's credentials contradict. The nine-member Credentials Committee, which examines and makes recommendations regarding the r...

  On Tuesday, leaders from the United Nations and ambassadors from African countries met in the Security Council Chamber for a high-level conversation about preventing violent extremism in Africa and fighting terrorism in Africa. The debate was held because of a recent UN report that talks about how terrorist activity is spreading quickly in Africa, which has made a lot of people worried. The goal of the debate was to get the United Nations,  the African Union (AU) , and regional organizations to work together more. Mozambique’s President Filipe Nyusi led the discussion. Mozambique has been trying for more than five years to stop a violent uprising in its northern region. The proliferation of terrorist organizations in the Sahel and other parts of Africa has caused the Secretary-General of the United Nations, António Guterres, to express grave concern. “Despair, poverty, hunger, a lack of basic services, unemployment, and unconstitutional changes in government continue to lay ...