Africa

Collective effort essential to get DR Congo on firm path to peace “We need to collectively remain engaged in assisting the country on its path to peace and stability,” said Bintou Keita, the Secretary-General’s Special Representative for the DRC and head of the UN Mission there, MONUSCO. Ceasefire and dialogue ‘framework’ There has been a … Read more

Sudan crisis: Top ministers meet in New York in call for concerted action The development comes almost 18 months since rival militaries started fighting each other in Sudan, forcing more than 10 million people from their homes – half of them children. “People in Sudan have endured 17 months of hell, and the suffering continues … Read more

Calls by African leaders for equitable representation on UN Security Council gain momentum They articulated a compelling case, highlighting how the legacy of colonialism and its lingering effects have left the continent disproportionately excluded. This exclusion is not merely a matter of representation, it directly impacts Africa’s ability to influence discussions on critical issues, such … Read more

Women and girls in Sudan disproportionately impacted by ongoing conflict The need for gender-based violence-related services has increased 100 per cent since the crisis began in April 2023, the UN agency championing gender affairs reported, with up to 6.7 million people needing assistance by the end of last year. Cases of conflict-related sexual violence, sexual exploitation, and … Read more