UN authorization to fight piracy in Somali waters ends
The Security Council quietly let a deadline pass for it to renew UN authorization to fight piracy in waters off ...
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Two dead as UN, AU warn of ‘grave danger’ in Sudan
Two protesters were shot dead during protests in Sudan on Thursday, as UN and African Union officials warned that the ...
Africa faces tough job not to become world’s plastic ‘dustbin’
What can be done to prevent Africa from becoming the world's biggest dumping ground for plastic? That's one of the ...
UN to agree on plan for ‘historic’ plastics treaty
More than 100 nations convening in Nairobi next week are expected to take the first steps toward establishing a historic ...
UN slams ‘aggressive’ formula milk marketing
The United Nations slammed baby formula makers Wednesday for "unethical" marketing strategies, accusing them of aggressively targeting expecting parents and ...
Mali security improves, freedom of expression worsens: UN expert
Security in Mali has improved but freedom of expression has worsened, an independent UN expert said Tuesday, in the latest ...
UN says ‘race against time’ as new storm nears Madagascar
The UN warned Tuesday that authorities and aid workers were racing against the clock to protect people as Madagascar braces ...
US climate envoy Kerry in Egypt to discuss COP27 summit
The United States and Egypt on Monday launched a working group to prepare for the COP27 climate summit this year, ...
Tear gas fired at Sudan anti-coup protest as UN expert arrives
Sudanese security forces on Sunday fired tear gas at protesters demonstrating against last year's military coup, an AFP correspondent said, ...
Central African army and Russian paramilitary spark panic in two villages: UN source
The Central African Republic's army, accompanied by a Russian paramilitary group, sparked panic earlier this week in the center of ...
South Sudan risks return to war, UN warns
South Sudan risks a return to war, the United Nations warned Friday, with outbreaks of interethnic violence and political infighting ...
Uganda says UN court order for DR Congo war damages ‘unfair’
Uganda protested Thursday at an order by the UN's highest court for it to pay the Democratic Republic of Congo ...
UN suspends regular flights in Mali: spokesman
The UN mission in Mali has suspended all but medical evacuation flights in the war-torn country pending negotiations with Malian ...