21 October 2022: Human RightsThe UN human rights office, OHCHR, on Friday appealed for calm and restraint in Chad following a deadly crackdown on anti-government protests Human Rights High Commissioner Volker Türk has deplored the deadly use of force against demonstrators, including killings by live ammunition, the Office said in a statement. Thousands took to…
The world has a long “to do list” to build a safer, healthier and more inclusive world by 2030, and on 19 September global leaders at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) called for urgent action to get back on track. Time is running out to achieve the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) – the…
The Tony Elumelu Foundation and the UN Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) today signed an agreement to support youth entrepreneurship in Africa, with a specific focus on historically underinvested areas within African frontier markets. In bringing together the expertise, experience and boots-on-the-ground presence in African markets of The Tony Elumelu Foundation and UNCDF, the two organizations…
Coordinator of the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) in Cameroon has on 10 June 2022 condemned the destruction of the district hospital of Mamfe in the South-West region. In the statement, the UN representative states that on 8 June 2022, suspected elements of a non-State armed group (NSAG) reportedly carried…
The United Nations Secretary General, Mr. Antonio Guterres has pledged to support the disarmament, de-radicalization and reintegration (DDR) of repentant Boko Haram terrorists into Borno communities. According to Governor Babagana Zulum, over 50,500 combatant and non-combatant terrorists have surrendered along with their families since 2021. Guterres made the pledges Wednesday, when he visited the Governor…
The ocean is a source of opportunities to sustain livelihoods, trade and mitigate climate change. But the health of the ocean is deteriotrating and the economies it supports are under threat. © Geet Theerawat/Shutterstock. Protecting our ocean and boosting its economic benefits demands a global trade, investment and innovation “Blue Deal” to create a sustainable…
The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) has canvassed for the transition of informal economy into formal economy as a prerequisite for achieving social justice in commemoration of the 2022 World Social Justice day. This campaign is in support of the international celebration of the United-Nations to mark the 2022 World Social Justice Day…
Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations (UN), Amina J. Mohammed called for provision of more humanitarian aid and assistance to the war affected communities in Ethiopia. The Deputy Secretary-General gave a press conference today to local and international media outlets on her visits to conflict hit and drought stricken regional states, describing an “extraordinary visit…
The UN Deputy Secretary-General, Amina Mohammed, will continue in her role for another five years, the UN chief formally announced on Monday, praising her effective leadership so far in advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and protecting the Paris Agreement for climate action. In a statement confirming the reappointment, the Spokesperson’s Office said that that…
