Countries

Thuli Madonsela appointed to UN scientific advisory board

Cape Town – Stellenbosch University’s Professor Thuli Madonsela, director of the Centre for Social Justice, has been appointed to... Read more

7 Aug, 2023

World

UN denounces Bangladesh pre-election violence

Geneva — The United Nations on Friday called on Bangladeshi police to refrain from excessive use of force amid... Read more

4 Aug, 2023

World

China says ‘strictly’ implements UN resolutions

Beijing — China has insisted it “strictly” implements UN sanctions resolutions, after G7 nations, the European Union and three... Read more

25 Jul, 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

Technology

UN chief warns of AI risks to global peace

United Nations — UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Tuesday warned that artificial intelligence could pose a risk to global... Read more

19 Jul, 2023

World

165 million people fell into poverty in 3 years of crisis: UN

United Nations — The Covid-19 pandemic, the cost-of-living crisis and the war in Ukraine have pushed 165 million people... Read more

14 Jul, 2023

World

Up to 40 aid workers killed in Myanmar since 2021 coup: UN

Geneva — UN human rights chief Volker Turk said on Thursday up to 40 aid workers have been killed... Read more

6 Jul, 2023

World

UN say El Nino set to be ‘at least’ moderate strength

Geneva — The El Nino weather phenomenon, which triggers higher global temperatures, is set to continue throughout 2023 and... Read more

4 Jul, 2023

Technology

UN talks aim to harness AI power and potential

Geneva — The United Nations is convening this week a global gathering to try to map out the frontiers... Read more

4 Jul, 2023

World

Climate change spells ‘terrifying’ future: UN rights chief

Geneva — Climate change threatens to deliver a “truly terrifying” dystopian future of hunger and suffering, the United Nations’... Read more

3 Jul, 2023