UN fears world likely to miss Paris climate targets
The United Nations has released a report providing scientific proof that climate change is moving faster than predicted.
New South Sudan Parliament can ‘infuse urgency’ into peace process
South Sudan has made history with the appointment of two women to senior leadership positions within its Transitional National Legislature, the top United Nations official in the country told the Security Council on Wednesday, as he encouraged parties to build on these gains in efforts to overcome significant political and security headwinds.
Elections represent an opportunity for stability and unity in Libya
With just over 100 days until landmark elections in Libya, political leaders must join forces to ensure the vote is free, fair and inclusive, the UN envoy for the country told the Security Council on Friday.
Regrets in South Africa After Lives and Livelihoods Lost in Mass Unrest
The manager of a looted supermarket in Soweto and a man who joined in ransacking it reflect on the causes
US steps up fight against COVID-19 misinformation
The effort comes as the pace of COVID-19 vaccinations has slowed throughout the US, due in part to false claims.
Africa COVID deaths surge 43 percent in a week: WHO
The agency says the rise is a warning sign that hospitals in affected countries are reaching a ‘breaking point’.
Sharp rise in Africa COVID-19 deaths, WHO reports
COVID-19 deaths in Africa have risen sharply in recent weeks, amid the fastest surge in cases the continent has seen so far in the pandemic, the regional office for the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Thursday.
Secretary-General welcomes Ethiopia’s pledge to allow humanitarian access to Tigray
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has welcomed Ethiopia’s commitment to ensuring aid workers can access the war-ravaged Tigray region, his Spokesperson said in a statement on Friday.
Coronavirus Surges in Kisumu, Kenya
The pandemic is worsening in Africa as more contagious variants spread, vaccinations lag and hospitals in some places are pushed
Angélique Kidjo Connects With Africa’s Next Musical Generation
The artist from Benin showed African songwriters how to reach the world. Now they’re repaying the favor. Angélique Kidjo, the singer