The United Nations General Assembly has endorsed the “Equal Earth” map projection following a resolution led by Togo and supported by the African Union. The resolution, which passed 164–1, with six countries abstaining, encourages governments, schools, media organisations and international institutions to use equal-area maps when illustrating the relative size of continents. The United States was the only country to…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is scheduled to address world leaders at the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 81) in New York on Wednesday, September 23, 2026. Tinubu is expected to deliver his address as the 10th speaker during the morning session of the second day of the high-level General Debate. The General Debate is scheduled to hold from September…
United Nations human rights experts have called for an immediate end to what they describe as the “reign of terror”perpetrated by the M23 armed group in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), citing widespread reports of sexual violence, torture, arbitrary detention, and killings of civilians. In a statement released on Tuesday, the experts said…
The Presidency has criticised Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde over his call for a United Nations-led investigation into the abduction of teachers and pupils in the state, describing the request as unnecessary and politically motivated. Governor Makinde made the call while receiving the 45 rescued victims, comprising 39 pupils and six teachers, who regained their…
The newly appointed United Nations Special Adviser on Africa, Ahunna Eziakonwa, has called for stronger continental unity and regional integration, warning that anti-migrant sentiments could weaken Africa’s collective development efforts. Speaking in an interview following recent anti-migrant protests in South Africa that forced some African nationals to flee, Eziakonwa stressed the need for African countries to address barriers…
The United Nations has launched an emergency appeal seeking $296 million to support relief operations in Venezuela following a devastating earthquake that has killed more than 3,600 people. The appeal was announced on Wednesday as humanitarian needs continue to rise, with thousands of residents left homeless and many others still missing, particularly in the badly affected La Guaira region where rescue efforts…
The United Nations has called on the United States to reassess its immigration enforcement policies ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, amid growing concerns that visa restrictions and entry denials could undermine the global football tournament. UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, expressed concern over reports that fans, officials, and match personnel…
The UN Security Council is expected to vote Tuesday on a watered-down resolution calling for the unblocking of the Strait of Hormuz, falling short of the Gulf sponsors’ initial goal of authorizing force. Key points: Experts say the resolution aims to secure a diplomatic rejection of Iran’s blockade while avoiding escalation to military intervention.
The United Nations has raised concern over slowing progress in reducing child mortality, revealing that about 4.9 million children died before their fifth birthday in 2024. The figures were released in a new report by the UN Inter-agency Group for Child Mortality Estimation, which provides detailed insights into the causes and trends of child deaths globally. According to…
Nigeria has officially declared its candidacy for membership of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) for the 2027–2029 term. The announcement was made in a video statement by Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, via his verified X handle. Describing the council as a crucial platform for dialogue, conflict prevention, and international human…
