Countries Denial of Palestinian statehood ‘unacceptable’, says UN chief Kampala – The right of the Palestinian people to build their own state “must be recognised by all”, UN... Read more 21 Jan
World UN chief alleges law violations in Gaza, angering Israel United Nations — UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Tuesday alleged violations of international law in Gaza and urged an... Read more 25 Oct, 2023
News BRICS hails ‘historic’ entry of new members amid bloc rivalry Johannesburg – BRICS leaders announced on Thursday the “historic” admission of six new countries, as the bloc seeks to... Read more 25 Aug, 2023
World UN chief eyes reforms to peacekeeping operations United Nations — UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called on Thursday for a “serious, broad-based reflection” on reforming the global... Read more 21 Jul, 2023
News Free trade, armed conflict dominate African Union summit Addis Ababa – African leaders met Saturday to discuss a slew of challenges facing the continent as UN chief... Read more 19 Feb, 2023
Countries UN chief ‘deeply concerned’ by rising violence in Africa Addis Ababa – UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Saturday that Africa needed “action for peace” to combat rising... Read more 18 Feb, 2023
Countries UN chief sees African force for Mali with stronger mandate Bamako – United Nations chief Antonio Guterres said Mali could collapse if a UN peacekeeping mission withdrew, but suggested... Read more 6 May, 2022
Business UN chief seeks to get Ukraine, Russian agriculture and fertilizer production back into world markets Nigeria – UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres said on Wednesday he was seeking talks to get Ukraine and Russian agriculture... Read more 5 May, 2022
Countries UN chief calls for safe return for Nigeria’s displaced Maiduguri – United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Tuesday called for the safe and “dignified” return of people displaced by... Read more 4 May, 2022
World Unequal Covid-19 jabs roll-out immoral, stupid, says UN chief Geneva – The UN chief Antonio Guterres on Thursday branded rich nations’ vaccine hogging as immoral and stupid, saying... Read more 8 Oct, 2021