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For several years, security threats have increased in West Africa and the Sahel, to the point of dangerously jeopardizing peace and stability of States. The evolving nature of threats and insecurity in the region is further…

An event, scheduled to take place in the National People’s Assembly in presence of members of the Government and UN officials, was cancelled at the last minute for reasons beyond the Mission’s control as well as that of the…

President Said Deni, Honourable Members of the Cabinet, Members of the Press, Good afternoon, It is a pleasure to be back in Garowe. I am here today on one of my regular visits to Federal Member States to review the work of…

ASADABAD - As the conflict in Afghanistan continues, civilians must be protected from harm, stressed participants at a UN-backed event later broadcast to audiences in and around Asadabad, the capital of the eastern province…

Côte d’Ivoire’s Delegate Stresses Support of African Members for Lifting Sanctions The ranking United Nations official in the Central African Republic appealed to the Security Council today to renew the mandate of the…

The PBC-GB Chair visited Guinea-Bissau on 23 and 24 October to observe UN preparations and support for the presidential elections and to seek to maintain international interest in the country beyond the elections. The visit…

Bangui, Central African Republic – The UN common system held today a ceremony to mark the 74 th anniversary of the United Nations day – a commemoration of the entry into force of the United Nations Charter – celebrated on 24…

Mogadishu – On a visit aiming to express her solidarity with the women of Somalia, the United Nations Deputy Secretary-General, Amina Mohammed, has called for the full participation of women in the country’s peace, security…

KABUL - With a special focus in 2019 on the meaningful participation of women in peace efforts, this year’s nationwide ‘Global Open Days’ events commenced in Afghanistan with a UN-backed symposium in Kabul. The Kabul event…

HERAT - A free and independent press is crucial for promoting peace and the respect for human rights, stressed participants in a UN-backed event that was later broadcast by television to audiences in and around Afghanistan’s…