Scientists armed with clipboards and cameras have been climbing the once charred hills of Uljin in South Korea, searching for signs of life returning after one of the country’s worst wildfires. Their method, which is holistic and community-led, is one that many nations can learn from – Africa included. "Right here,...
The UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres questioned the representation of Africa at the Security Council, and even took to social media to vent his frustrations. Guterres posted on X, formerly Twitter about Africa’s lack of a permanent seat on the council. He asked: “How can we accept that...
Africa has renewed its call to be better represented at the UN Security Council. The last United Nations General Assembly saw debate focused on expanding the number of member states in the council, as well as which countries should make up its permanent members. The council...
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has urged the Security Council to strengthen peace operations in Africa, adding that the gains made on the continent and elsewhere were reversing. Guterres made the appeal while briefing the Security Council at the UN headquarters in New York, emphasised the need...
Mozambique has taken up a seat as part of the UN security council. The country was elected in a democratic vote with Mozambique the only nation running for the African seat. Mozambique joins four other non-permanent countries including Ecuador, Japan, Malta and Switzerland on the council....
Uganda has called for support from other African countries and urged them to unite as the continent continues to push for reforms at the UN Security Council. In a meeting of senior officials, the Uganda's minister of state in charge of international affairs Henry Okello Oryem...