United Nations

1,100 journalists murdered over a decade- UN

No fewer than 1,100 journalists were murdered over a decade, the UN has said. In…

700m people unable to meet basic needs- UN

No fewer than 700 million people are still being left behind and are unable to…

Ebola kills 135 in DRC- WHO

The World Health Organisation (WHO) says no fewer than 135 people have been killed by…

UN calls for investigations into ‘disappearance’ of Saudi journalist

The UN Office of High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) has called for an independent…

UN chief calls for credible elections in Cameroon

UN Secretary-General António Guterres has called for peaceful, credible and inclusive elections in Cameroon, ahead…

UN chief presents ‘Champions of the Earth’ award to Indian Prime Minister

Visiting UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Wednesday presented the world body’s highest environmental honour “Champions…

North Korea says ‘no way’ will disarm unilaterally without trust

North Korea’s foreign minister told the United Nations on Saturday continued sanctions were deepening its…

262 journalists jailed globally in 2017- Group

The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) says no fewer than 262 journalists were jailed in…

Trump rejects meeting with Iran’s Rouhani at UN gathering

U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he would not meet Iranian President Hassan Rouhani…

Buhari lauds Mandela’s virtues, condemns xenophobia

President Muhammadu Buhari has commended former South African President Nelson Mandela for his rare virtues,…