Top Stories,‘The new generation is different’: In Djibouti, activists lobby to end female genital mutilation

‘The new generation is different’: In Djibouti, activists lobby to end female genital mutilation February 5, 2025 Djibouti City, Djibouti – In a small, nondescript office in the heart of Djibouti City, a group of young activists are working tirelessly to end a harmful tradition that has plagued their country for centuries: female genital mutilation … Read more

Peace and Security,DR Congo: UN mission offers protection to ‘vulnerable populations’, despite huge challenges

DR Congo: UN mission offers protection to ‘vulnerable populations’, despite huge challenges February 5, 2025 The United Nations peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is continuing to provide protection to vulnerable populations despite facing significant challenges, a UN spokesperson said on Tuesday. Stéphane Dujarric told reporters in New York that the UN … Read more

Peace and Security,Clock ticking on South Sudan’s transition, Security Council hears

Clock Ticking on South Sudan’s Transition, Security Council Hears 2025-02-05 12:00 The United Nations Security Council convened a meeting on 2025-02-05 to discuss the progress and challenges in South Sudan’s ongoing political transition. The meeting was held in light of the approaching deadline for the establishment of a unified, national army, as stipulated in the … Read more

Humanitarian Aid,Guterres calls for full Gaza ceasefire, rejecting ‘ethnic cleansing’

Guterres Calls for Full Gaza Ceasefire, Rejecting ‘Ethnic Cleansing’ February 5, 2025 United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has strongly condemned the ongoing violence in the Gaza Strip, calling for an immediate ceasefire and rejecting any suggestion of “ethnic cleansing.” During a press briefing at UN headquarters in New York, Guterres expressed deep concern over the … Read more

Health,World News in Brief: US executive orders continue, killings in Sudan, breast cancer alert in Africa, human rights in Tunisia

World News in Brief Date: 2025-02-05 12:00 Title: US Executive Orders Continue, Killings in Sudan, Breast Cancer Alert in Africa, Human Rights in Tunisia Article: US Executive Orders Continue President Biden has signed a series of executive orders aimed at addressing a range of issues, including gun control, climate change, and LGBTQ+ rights. The orders … Read more

Health,Explainer: How family planning saves lives

Explainer: How family planning saves lives Family planning is the ability of individuals and couples to anticipate and attain their desired number of children and the spacing and timing of their births. It empowers people to make informed choices about their reproductive lives and allows them to plan for the future. Access to family planning … Read more

Africa,DR Congo: UN mission offers protection to ‘vulnerable populations’, despite huge challenges

DR Congo: UN mission offers protection to ‘vulnerable populations’, despite huge challenges February 5, 2025 The United Nations peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is continuing to provide protection to vulnerable populations despite facing significant challenges, including a complex conflict environment and limited resources. The UN mission, known as MONUSCO, was established … Read more