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World UN council backs Guterres after Israel deems him ‘persona non grata’ United Nations — The United Nations Security Council on Thursday offered its full support to Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, after... Read more 4 Oct, 2024
World UN security council: African countries face hurdles and dangers in getting permanent seats Anthoni van Nieuwkerk, University of South Africa There is growing global consensus among the members of the United Nations... Read more 26 Sep, 2024
Countries Ramaphosa calls for action on global apartheid Cape Town – President Cyril Ramaphosa has told the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) that South Africa will not stand... Read more 26 Sep, 2024
World UN General Assembly to vote on call for end to Israeli occupation United Nations — UN member states were set to vote on Wednesday on a push by the Palestinians to... Read more 18 Sep, 2024
Countries Ramaphosa says Africa deserves two seats on UN Security Council Pretoria — South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Friday welcomed Washington’s support for two permanent seats for African nations... Read more 14 Sep, 2024