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Guterres Warns Of Global Human Rights ‘Assault’ As UN Faces Collapse

February 23, 2026 8:24 am

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres opened the 61st session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva on Monday with a declaration that the international human rights order is under a coordinated and escalating assault, delivered in the same city where the office responsible for monitoring that order has spent the past three weeks warning that it may not have sufficient funds to function through the year.

“Human rights are under a full-scale attack around the world,” Guterres told delegates gathered at the European headquarters of the United Nations. “The rule of law is being outmuscled by the rule of force. …

Bangladesh On Edge As Tribunal Convicts Ex-PM Hasina

November 17, 2025 9:24 am

Bangladesh entered a tense and uncertain new chapter on Monday as a special tribunal convicted former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on charges of crimes against humanity.

The verdict, delivered in her absence, immediately deepened the country’s political volatility and set the stage for potential unrest ahead of national elections next year.

Hasina, now 78, has lived in exile in India since a mass uprising last year ended her long rule. That tumultuous period saw deadly clashes between security forces and protesters, with the United Nations estimating as many as 1,400 deaths. Prosecutors argued that Hasina bore direct responsibility for the …

Sudan’s Mercenary King: Hemedti Rose To Rule Half The Nation

Sudan’s Mercenary King: Dagolo’s Rise To Rule Half The Nation

November 5, 2025 2:23 pm

Camel trader turned to warlord, Mohamed Hamdan Dagolo’s Rapid Support Forces now dominate much of Sudan as violence escalates and global pressure grows.

General Mohamed Hamdan Dagolo, better known as Hemedti, has vaulted from humble desert origins to become one of Sudan’s most powerful and polarizing figures. Today, his paramilitary group, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), controls nearly half of Sudan, marking a dramatic rise shaped by war, wealth, and alliances.

The RSF’s recent capture of el-Fasher, the last major army stronghold in Darfur, underscored Hemedti’s military dominance and dealt a symbolic blow to Sudan’s regular army, led by General

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UN Reimposes Sanctions On Iran, 10 Years After Deal

September 28, 2025 10:48 am

Sweeping United Nations economic and military sanctions have been reimposed on Iran, 10 years after they were lifted under the 2015 nuclear accord.

The move came after the UK, France, and Germany activated the “snapback” mechanism, accusing Tehran of “continued nuclear escalation” and refusing to cooperate with international inspections.

Iran suspended inspections of its nuclear facilities earlier this year, a violation of the deal, after Israel and the United States carried out strikes on several nuclear sites and military bases. President Masoud Pezeshkian has rejected Western accusations, insisting Iran has “no intention” of developing nuclear weapons and denouncing the sanctions …

EU Scrambles For Climate Deal Ahead Of UN Summit In Brazil

September 18, 2025 5:59 am

Europe’s claim to global climate leadership is under strain. On Thursday, environment ministers from the European Union’s 27 member states will meet in Brussels, racing against a looming United Nations deadline to finalize a plan for slashing greenhouse gas emissions by 2035.

The EU — the world’s fourth-largest emitter after China, the United States, and India — has long styled itself as the standard-bearer for climate ambition. Yet deep divisions over the bloc’s green agenda have left Brussels scrambling to avoid embarrassment ahead of November’s COP30 summit in Belem, Brazil.

With member states unable to agree on a binding 2040 …

UN Appeals For $179M As Afghans Reel From Deadly Quakes

September 9, 2025 9:45 am

The United Nations is appealing for $179 million in emergency aid for survivors of the earthquakes that struck eastern Afghanistan late last month, urging governments to put politics aside as winter looms over communities already battered by conflict and poverty.

The twin earthquakes, which hit on the night of Aug. 31 into Sept. 1, killed more than 2,200 people and left tens of thousands homeless across remote mountain districts. Entire villages were reduced to rubble, and fears of landslides continue to haunt families camping in makeshift shelters.

“This is a moment where the international community must dig deep and show …

UN Says Syria ‘Deeply Fragile’ As Humanitarian Needs Rise

August 21, 2025 4:36 pm

The United Nations warned Thursday that Syria remains “deeply fragile” despite a recent period of relative calm, urging the Security Council to step up efforts toward peace, accountability, and humanitarian support.

“As we meet, Syrians in Damascus and elsewhere, inside and outside Syria, are marking the somber anniversary of the Ghouta chemical weapons attack of 2013,” UN Special Envoy for Syria Geir Pedersen told the Council. “It is a painful reminder of the suffering endured by Syrian civilians, and of the grave abuses and violations of international law that must never be repeated.”

Pedersen emphasized renewed diplomacy and respect for …

Youth Activism And The Rise Of Africa’s New Political Dawn

October 23, 2023 1:43 am

As the sun sets on traditional political landscapes, a new era is dawning over the African continent—one sculpted by the ambitions, dreams, and restless energy of its youth. These young minds are not content to stand on the sidelines; they are stepping onto the front lines, armed with innovation, amplified by digital media, and driven by an insatiable hunger for progress.

Emerging from the complex tapestry of Africa’s diverse cultures and histories, these young activists are confronting deeply rooted challenges, from corruption to socio-economic inequalities. In doing so, they are redefining the very ethos of political participation, turning it …

Japan Declares Full Interest For African Seat On UN Security Council

August 28, 2022 6:16 pm

Recent moves by the Japanese Government has revealed that Japan will be using its place on the United Nations Security Council to manage to push for a better African seat on the top world body.

This had been revealed by the Japanesse Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Sunday.

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“Japan reiterates its determination to redress the historical injustice against Africa of not being represented through a permanent membership on the Security Council,” Kishida told the Tokyo International Conference on African Development in Tunis.

“In order for the UN to work …

Ceasefire In Yemen, A Step Toward Broader Peace Deal –UN Envoy

June 18, 2022 6:10 am

A renewed two-month ceasefire in war-torn Yemen that has given the populace a sense of normalcy, according to the UN special envoy, is the first step toward a broader peace settlement.

The truce ‘has delivered some humanitarian respite to the population that is unprecedented in terms of the history of the conflict, and from that point of view, it also provides us with scope and breathing space for engaging on a political settlement’, Swedish diplomat Hans Grundberg told reporters in an interview on Saturday.

‘The truce is the first step towards a broader settlement,’ he said on the sidelines of …

Russian Kidnapping: UN Council Demands Access To Victims

May 13, 2022 6:57 am

The United Nations Human Rights Council Humanitarian movement have demanded that their workers should be granted access to individuals who have been forcibly taken to Russia amid the country’s invasion of Ukraine.

It cited allegations that some have been forced across the border.

The Geneva-based council also open up during a special session on Ukraine to condemn atrocities documented by experts in Russian-occupied territories. A resolution from the council pointed to cases of torture, shootings, and sexual violence, among other crimes documented by a UN team on ground.

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UN Secretary-Gen, Antonio Guterres Meets Buhari In Aso Rock

May 5, 2022 12:52 am

The United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Wednesday visited the Presidential Villa Abuja, where he held a closed-door meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari over the State of affairs of Nigeria.

Africa Daily News, New York recalls that Guterres was in Borno State on Tuesday where he met with some repentant terrorists and advocated for their re-integration into society, especially those of who surrendered to military authorities voluntarily.

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Sources within the presidency revealed that the meeting between both leaders will centre around security challenges bedevilling Nigeria and solutions open …