Ban Ki-moon lauds gains made in Central African integration, peace
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today praised Central Africa for its efforts towards integration and peace, but warned that the region still faces several hurdles.
UN envoy lauds peaceful end to crisis within Somali transitional government
The United Nations envoy to Somalia today welcomed the peaceful conclusion of the crisis within the Transitional Federal Government (TFG) and called on the country’s leaders to overcome the challenges facing the war-torn nation.
Ban Ki-moon heads to Turkey this week for meeting on Iraq
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon will attend a high-level diplomatic meeting on Iraq to be held later this week in Turkey, his spokesperson announced today.
Secretary-General to visit Latin America, Antarctica and Europe – spokesperson
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon will travel to Latin America, Antarctica and Europe next week for meetings with top officials.
Africa ready for information technology investment, UN summit told
As a two-day summit on improving Africa’s information technology infrastructure wrapped up today in Rwanda, the head of the United Nations telecommunications agency reminded investors that Africa is “open for business and looking for partnerships.”
International Criminal Court needs more cooperation from States, official says
A senior official from the International Criminal Court (ICC) briefing journalists at United Nations Headquarters in New York today called on countries to provide greater support for its work.
UN political chief to attend Middle East Quartet meeting
The United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs is heading to a meeting in Jerusalem on Thursday of the envoys of the Middle East Quartet, which brings together the UN, European Union, Russian Federation and United States, a spokesperson for the world body announced.
UN agriculture fund announces new project in Gabon
The United Nations International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) today announced the launch of a new project aimed at helping farmers in Gabon diversify their incomes by developing and marketing new products from staple crops.
UN refugee agency closes camp in Malawi
One of Malawi's two refugee camps has officially closed after the United Nations refugee helped the remaining 660 refugees and asylum seekers there move north to the country's remaining refugee camp, acting in response to a Government request which cited security concerns.
UNESCO chief condemns murder of Uzbek journalist in Kyrgyzstan
The Director-General of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), which works to promote press freedom globally, today condemned the recent murder of Uzbek journalist Alisher Saipov in Kyrgyzstan.