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Ghana assumes presidency of UN Security Council on November 1

Ghana will assume the rotating monthly Presidency of the United Nations Security Council on Tuesday, 1st November 2022. During the month of November 2022, Ghana...

Protests continue as Iran holds its first court sessions for alleged ‘rioters’

Iranian officials criticise a United Nations rapporteur, while a large number of journalists demand the release of their detained colleagues. Protests in Iran that began...

Russia says Black Sea grain shipments ‘risky’ after its withdrawal from export deal

Russia has warned that it would be “risky” for Ukraine to continue exporting grain via the Black Sea after Moscow suspended its participation in...

At least 100 people killed and 300 injured in ‘heinous’ Mogadishu car bombings

The death toll in Somalia is expected to rise further following Saturday's twin bombings targeting the education ministry. According to Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud,...

Mahsa Amini protests: Iran and US set for UN confrontation

A rare Iranian joint intelligence report reveals that the arrested journalists who reported on Mahsa Amini's death were trained abroad by the US. Tehran and...

Plastics are piling up in soil across the world warns UN environment agency

Plastics are used extensively in agriculture, from plastic-coated seeds to protective wraps used to modify soil temperature and prevent weed growth over crops. These synthetic...

Guterres calls for ‘sustained political commitment’ for a healthier world

To accomplish this, “wealthier countries and international financial institutions need to support developing countries to make these crucial investments”, said UN Secretary-General António Guterres. In an address...

Ghana reaffirms commitment to promoting global peace

Ghana will reaffirms its commitment to promoting international cooperation, global peace and security as it marks the 77th anniversary of the United Nations(UN) on...

African countries divided over UN vote against Russia

The United Nations (UN) General Assembly on Wednesday condemned Russia’s “illegal annexations” of Ukrainian territory after Moscow vetoed a similar text in the Security...

End of Yemen’s ceasefire leaves civilians afraid dark days are back

On October 2, the six-month-long cease-fire, which had so far been unsuccessfully attempted to be extended, came to an end. Yemenis have had years to...

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