Annan recommends Egyptian diplomat to chair panel of experts on DR of Congo
Secretary-General Kofi Annan has recommended a career diplomat from Egypt to chair a panel of experts investigating the illegal exploitation of natural resources in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
High-level panel on development financing presents key proposals to Annan
Far-reaching recommendations aimed at ensuring stable global development and turning the tide against poverty were presented today to United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan.
UN chairs "constructive" talks between Ethiopia and Eritrea to solidify peace
Senior military officials from Ethiopia and Eritrea and United Nations peacekeepers have held a "cordial and constructive" meeting as part of the ongoing process of solidifying peace between the two countries in the Horn of Africa, the UN announced today.
Major campaign against polio set to begin in central Africa: UN agencies
In a synchronized cross-border effort that aims to reach children in war-affected areas, a massive polio immunization campaign is set to begin in four key central African countries, two United Nations agencies announced today.
East Timor: head of UN mission delivers first State of the Nation address
The head of the United Nations Transitional Administration in East Timor (UNTAET) today presented the first State of the Nation address to the East Timorese National Council, giving an in-depth overview of the progress to date and the challenges that lie ahead.
UN announces new $17 million push for tobacco control in developing States
The United Nations World Health Organization (WHO) today announced a new $17 million programme for tobacco control research in developing countries.
Basic items and medicine needed to help earthquake victims in Peru: UN
The Government of Peru urgently needs blankets, food, medicines and water purification units to help victims of last weekend's earthquake in the southern part of the country, the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said today in New York.
East Timor: 16 parties meet deadline to nominate candidates for election, UN says
Sixteen political parties have nominated candidates to run in the August elections for East Timor's Constituent Assembly, meeting the deadline set for noon local time on Wednesday, UNTAET, the United Nations Transitional Administration in the territory, said today.
Security Council recommends Kofi Annan for second term at UN's helm
The United Nations Security Council this morning unanimously recommended Kofi Annan, a native of Ghana who five years ago became the first UN staff member to serve as Secretary-General, to a second term at the Organization's helm.