UN must insist on freedom of expression, association – GA president
President of the General Assembly (PGA), Amb. Tijjani Muhammad-Bande, says the United Nations must continue to insist on protection of the freedom of expression and […]
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UN preparing for worst as Turkey plans Syria incursion
The United Nations says it is worried about the civilian population in northern Syria and has drawn up emergency plans in case of a Turkish […]
UN chief opens General Assembly a week ahead of leaders’ debate
United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres is set to open the 74th session of the UN General Assembly in New York on Tuesday. The UN chief will […]
SDGs progress in danger of reversal — UN report
A new United Nations report has advocated for a change of approach to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), saying that the current global development model […]
The effect of globalisation on indigenous languages in Africa, By Serah S. Tukurah
In order to raise the awareness of indigenous languages, the United Nations declared 2019 as the year of indigenous languages (IY 2019). This is beneficial […]
Protect humanitarian workers, 5 die every week — UN Chief
The United Nations on Monday reaffirmed its demand for the protection of humanitarians by world leaders and parties to conflicts around the world. In separate […]
Geneva conventions: UN seeks tougher action against violators
Members of the United Nations Security Council on Tuesday called for decisive action against violators of international humanitarian law in armed conflicts. The call came […]
UN says gender responsive urban planning key to achieve sustainable cities
A UN official, Angela Mwai, on Tuesday said gender responsive urban planning was key to ensuring that cities were sustainable. Mwai, Leader of Gender and […]
Treat fleeing Venezuelans as refugees, UN urges world
Venezuelans fleeing political and economic crisis at home deserve protection as refugees, the UN on Tuesday said, urging other states not to deport them. Some […]
UN condemns deadly attack on Burkina Faso church
Top UN officials, including Secretary-General António Guterres, have condemned Sunday’s deadly attack on a Catholic church in Burkina Faso. At least six people, including the […]
UN envoy condemns “indiscriminate’’ shelling in Libya’s capital
UN Special Envoy to Libya, Ghassan Salame, on Wednesday condemned the “indiscriminate’’ shelling in the Libyan capital Tripoli as the UN-backed government and the eastern-based […]
UN chief urges restraint in Libya as eastern forces move west
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Thursday urged calm and restraint in Libya amid rising tension due to the eastern forces’ expansion in the western […]
Elections: UN warns against hate speech, acrimony
By Salisu Sani-Idris $TrackNigeria: The UN has advised stakeholders in the forthcoming general elections to avoid messages of hate, politics of acrimony, bitterness and rancour […]
Elections: UN urges Nigerians to reject undemocratic voices
By Prudence Arobani#TrackNigeria: The United Nations has called on Nigerians to “firmly reject all undemocratic and negative voices that seek to promote conflict” and disrupt […]
Nigeria lauds international support on Boko Haram, Lake Chad
Nigeria has lauded the international support to the country and neighbouring countries in addressing the challenges caused by the Boko Haram terrorists and the shrinking […]
UN urges end to detention of asylum seekers in Libya
UN agencies have denounced the dangers faced by migrants and asylum seekers in Libya, calling for an end to their detention. The UN agencies also […]
UN reports new greenhouse gas record in the atmosphere
The amount of gases that trap heat in the atmosphere have reached yet another record, the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) reported on Thursday in Geneva. […]
SDGs: UN To Begin $4bn Implementation Framework In Nigeria 2018
The UN on Tuesday said it would commence implementation of over four billion dollars UN Sustainable Development Partnership Framework (UNSDPF) in Nigeria in 2018. News […]