Dates Fixed for 2026 Ministerial Conference in Cameroon December 16, 2024 – Geneva – The World Trade Organization (WTO) has announced that the 13th Ministerial Conference (MC13) will be held in Yaoundé, Cameroon, from December 15-17, 2026. The decision was taken during a virtual meeting of the WTO’s General Council, the organization’s highest decision-making body. … Read more
MC14 host Cameroon formally accepts Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies 16 December 2024, Geneva — Cameroon has formally accepted the Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies, becoming the 22nd WTO member to do so. The Agreement, which was adopted by the WTO’s 12th Ministerial Conference (MC12) in June 2022, is the first multilateral agreement on fisheries in the … Read more
World News in Brief Death toll rises in Darfur At least 131 people have been killed and 200 injured in recent clashes between rival ethnic groups in Darfur, western Sudan, according to the UN. The violence, which erupted on Friday, is the worst in the region for months. The UN has called for an immediate … Read more
Migrant Workers ‘Indispensable’ to Global Economic Growth: UN Labour Agency Geneva, 16 December 2024 The UN’s International Labour Organization (ILO) released a report today highlighting the indispensable role of migrant workers in the global economic system. The report, titled “Migrant Workers: Essential Contributors to Global Economic Growth,” argues that the contributions of migrant workers are … Read more
Ukraine: Humanitarian Crisis Worsens Amid Winter Freeze, Daily Attacks December 16, 2024 Kyiv, Ukraine – The humanitarian crisis in Ukraine continues to deteriorate as the country faces a relentless barrage of Russian attacks and a crippling winter freeze. Subzero Temperatures and Power Outages With temperatures plummeting below freezing, millions of Ukrainians are struggling to stay … Read more
Internet Governance Forum: Shaping a safe and equitable digital future The Internet Governance Forum (IGF) is a global multi-stakeholder platform that brings together governments, businesses, civil society, and the technical community to discuss and address issues related to the Internet’s governance. The IGF was established by the United Nations in 2006, and has since held … Read more
UN Announces Plan to Address Political Impasse, Overdue Elections in Libya United Nations, [Date] – The United Nations (UN) has announced a comprehensive plan to address the ongoing political impasse and overdue elections in Libya. The plan was unveiled by UN Secretary-General António Guterres at a press conference on Friday. Key Points of the UN … Read more
In Damascus, top UN envoy stresses urgent need for credible, inclusive ‘Syrian owned’ transition Damascus, 16 December 2024 – “The situation in Syria remains dire, and we must act now to find a political solution to this devastating conflict,” said Geir Pedersen, UN Special Envoy for Syria, at a joint press conference today in Damascus. … Read more
Gaza Death Toll Passes 45,000 as UN School Suffers New Deadly Strike December 16, 2024 The death toll in the ongoing conflict in the Gaza Strip has surpassed 45,000, according to the latest figures released by the United Nations. The conflict, which began in 2006, has been marked by intense fighting between Israeli forces and … Read more
Internet Governance Forum: Shaping a Safe and Equitable Digital Future Date: 2024-12-16 12:00 Location: New York City, USA Introduction: The Internet Governance Forum (IGF) is an annual event that brings together stakeholders from various sectors to discuss and advance the evolution of the Internet. The 2024 edition, held in New York City from 2024-12-16 to … Read more