Record 168m people need humanitarian assistance in 2020 – UN
One in every 45 people in the world – a record 168…
We’re living in hottest decade on record, says UN
Petteri Taalas, Secretary-General to The World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) has said that…
UN General Assembly President arrives Nigeria to rousing welcome
Tijjani Muhammad-Bande, President of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), arrived Nigeria…
Countries need about $264bn to end maternal deaths – UN
Countries need about 264 billion dollars, the equivalent cost of 110 military…
UN’s refugee commissioner to pitch for Venezuelan crisis aid
The United Nations Refugee Commissioner, Filippo Grandi, is among prominent voices to…
85 killed in violence on Afghanistan’s presidential election day – UN
A special report released by the UN on Tuesday said 85 civilians…
U.S. air strikes on Afghan drug labs unlawful – UN
U.S. air strikes on alleged Taliban drug labs in Afghanistan in May…
UN condemns threats to Libyan Finance Ministry
The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) has condemned recent threats…
Zimbabwe President, Mnangagwa pleads for sanctions removal at UN
Zimbabwe President, Emmerson Mnangagwa, pleaded with the West to remove economic sanctions…
3.7m refugees out of school: UN says teach them or pay the price
Less than half of the world’s refugee children are getting a school…