UN and Africa

Fallen peacekeepers honoured at UN

Traditional Leaders urged to promote peace and reconciliation in South Sudan

VIP protection passed from UN to Liberian government

The Liberian government is taking over control of VIP protection from the UN, as part of a gradual transition towards assuming responsibility for all aspects of national security. The United Nations Mission in Liberia (UNMIL) has been supporting the West African country since 2003, but as long-term peace and stability returns, it is gradually reducing its role. Romeo Togba reports from the Liberian capital, Monrovia.

Swearing-in of South Sudan’s Vice President “opens new chapter”

Brutal killings and abduction of 102 Ethiopian children a “huge issue”

It didn’t just take our people, genocide “took away our dignity”

“Terrible conditions” for migrants in Libya Detention centers

Mandela grandsons say HIV/AIDS can be defeated by 2030

The grandsons of the man who fought to dismantle apartheid in South Africa say the global battle against HIV/AIDS can be won in their lifetime. Ndaba and Kweku Mandela are spokespersons for the Protect the Goal campaign, launched by UNAIDS in connection with the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. The two cousins were in Moscow recently for the 5th Eastern Europe and Central Asia AIDS Conference. Dianne Penn reports.

“Extremely risky” conditions for civilians throughout Libya: UN

An “ailing” health sector and worsening humanitarian conditions are making life “extremely risky” for Libyans. That’s the verdict of Ali Al-Zaatari, the UN Humanitarian coordinator in Libya. The North African country has been embroiled in civil war between rival factions since 2014, leaving nearly two and a half million people in need of assistance. Reem Abaza asked Mr Zaatari to describe Libya’s humanitarian needs.

South Sudan “scorched earth” policy revealed in UN probe