Guterres Appeals for Mediation to End Crisis in Eastern DR Congo February 6, 2025 United Nations Headquarters, New York United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has called for urgent mediation efforts to end the ongoing crisis in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Speaking at a press briefing on Monday, Guterres expressed deep concern over the … Read more
Sudan: Top aid official warns against escalating violence in two states KHARTOUM, Sudan – A top United Nations aid official has warned that violence is escalating in two states in Sudan, and that the situation is becoming increasingly dire for civilians. In a statement released on Monday, Jens Laerke, a spokesman for the UN Office … Read more
WTO Issues Panel Report Regarding US Duties on Fish Fillets from Viet Nam Geneva, February 5, 2025 – The World Trade Organization (WTO) today issued a panel report in the dispute brought by Viet Nam against the United States’ anti-dumping and countervailing duties on fish fillets from Viet Nam. The panel found that the US … Read more
China Initiates WTO Dispute Complaint Regarding US Tariff Measures 2025-02-05 17:00 Beijing, China – The Chinese government has initiated a dispute complaint with the World Trade Organization (WTO) regarding the United States’ Section 301 tariff measures on Chinese goods. The complaint alleges that the US measures violate WTO rules by being discriminatory, protectionist, and excessive. … Read more
‘The new generation is different’: In Djibouti, activists lobby to end female genital mutilation By: [Author’s Name] February 5, 2025 Djibouti City, Djibouti – In a small community center in the heart of Djibouti City, a group of women gather to discuss a deeply personal and taboo subject: female genital mutilation (FGM). FGM is a … Read more
World News in Brief: US Executive Orders Continue, Killings in Sudan, Breast Cancer Alert in Africa, Human Rights in Tunisia 2025-02-05 12:00 (CNN) The United States has issued a series of executive orders in recent days, covering a wide range of issues. One order imposes sanctions on individuals and entities involved in human rights abuses … Read more
(New York, 5 February 2025) – United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has called for an immediate and full ceasefire in Gaza, rejecting “ethnic cleansing” in the troubled region. Background: The recent escalation of violence in Gaza has raised concerns of an impending humanitarian crisis. Clashes between Israeli forces and Palestinian militants have resulted in significant … Read more
DR Congo: UN mission offers protection to ‘vulnerable populations’, despite huge challenges 2025-02-05 12:00 The United Nations peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is providing protection to vulnerable populations in the country, despite facing a number of challenges. The UN mission, known as MONUSCO, was established in 1999 to help bring peace … Read more
Explainer: How family planning saves lives 5th February 2025 Introduction: Family planning is a broad term used to describe a range of methods and strategies that can help people plan when and how many children to have. When it is used to prevent unintended pregnancy, reduce the number of pregnancies a woman has over her … Read more
Clock Ticking on South Sudan’s Transition, Security Council Hears Date: February 5, 2025 Source: United Nations New York: The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has expressed concern over the slow progress in South Sudan’s transition to democratic rule and urged the parties to the peace agreement to accelerate their efforts. Key Points: The UNSC highlighted … Read more