Tag: UN Africa News

This is Ouallam district one of the hottest places in Niger, in one of the hottest countries in Africa, where rain falls rarely and sparingly but where shattered communities can find a refuge from the increasing acts of violence and terrorist activity which have struck the region. Ouallam and two other neighbouring districts in northern Niger currently shelter some 28,000… Read More

Speaking after meeting the President of Niger, Mohamed Bazoum, he said that the “international community must realize” that terrorism is “not just a regional or African issue, but one that threatens the whole world.” Peace, stability, prosperity He reiterated his call for more resources to tackle the problem saying that “peace, stability and prosperity in Niger and across the Sahel… Read More

Speaking in Dakar, the capital of the West African country, Senegal, on his first visit to the continent since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, Mr. Guterres said, “when discussing the socio-economic situation, it is impossible not to mention the war in Ukraine and its impact on Africa.”  The UN chief made the remarks after meeting the country’s President Macky… Read More

Highlighting the “pervasive chilling effect on journalists and bloggers” of the situation in the west African nation, OHCHR spokesperson Ravina Shamdasani said that the move against Radio France International (RFI) and France24 was just “the latest in a string of (similar) actions” by the authorities. We are deeply dismayed by the #Malian media regulator’s decision to definitively suspend Radio France… Read More

Nearly 200 civilians were killed over the past six days alone in renewed clashes between the Arab Rzeigat and African Masalit communities, around the town of Kereneik.  Two health facilities were also attacked, and thousands of displaced people have sought refuge in the town’s military compound.  “WHO joins the Special Representative of the Secretary General and other humanitarian agencies and… Read More

UNMISS has strongly condemned the violations committed by armed youth from Koch and Mayendit counties, located in neighouring Unity state, which have forced thousands to flee to safety.  On 22 April, HC @NyantiSara led a mission to Bentiu, Unity State to assess humanitarian needs and discuss with state authorities the ongoing violence and natural disasters driving up displacement, conflict-related sexual… Read More

As a result of the drought, Zeineba, 60, was forced into the most difficult decision of her life: to leave her neighborhood behind and move to another village, to save her life and that of her family. “My livestock perished from lack of water and pasture, and could not survive the harsh drought anymore. It is painful,” she lamented. In… Read More

“Landmark recommendations on the use of the first vaccine against malaria – WHO Regional Director for Africa, RTS,S – were released by the World Health Organization (WHO) late last year”, said WHO Regional Director for Africa Matshidiso Moeti, referring to a protein-based malaria inoculation. “This vaccine will be used to prevent malaria among children aged six months to five years,… Read More

Mr. Lacroix briefed on the work of UNISFA, the UN Interim Security Force in the oil-rich border area, urging the Council to extend its mandate for another six months, through 15 October. The Force has supported dialogue between the nomadic Misseriya and pastoral Ngok Dinka communities, including to address incidents of violence that occurred in recent months. Deadly violence  Last… Read More

According to reports, Malian Armed Forces accompanied by foreign military personnel allegedly carried out killings and other grave violations during a military operation.  UN News’s Alexandre Carrette and spoke to Alioune Tine, UN Independent Expert on Mali, after an official visit to the country last month.  Cancerous impunity  Alexandre Carette: Ten months after a military coup that overthrew President Boubacar Keit, the… Read More