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United Nations Secretary-General (UNSG), Antonio Guterres, is billed to embark on a two-day visit to Nigeria beginning from Tuesday

Secretary-Generals remarks to UN Security Council Open Debate on Peace and Security in Africa: "Addressing root causes of conflict while promoting post-pandemic recovery in Africa" Format Thank you for the opportunity to brief the Council on the important subject of addressing the root causes of conflict while promoting post-pandemic recovery in Africa. Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, I have warned of the risks it poses to people and societies around the world, especially in countries...

English News and Press Release on World and 4 other countries about Health, Peacekeeping and Peacebuilding, Epidemic and more; published on 19 May 2021 by UN SG

The UN Secretary-General has underlined his concern for Africa’s Sahel region, where deteriorating security and violence are aggravating an already difficult humanitarian situation that is unfolding amid the COVID-19 pandemic and climate emergency.  António Guterres addressed heads of State from the Group of Five for the Sahel, known by the diplomatic shorthand ‘G5 Sahel’, meeting on Tuesday during their summit this week in Chad.  The UN chief noted that despite recent promising devel...

Secretary-General underscores need for peace and stability in Africa’s Sahel region

Content provided by Last updated: 16/02 - 19:10 The UN Secretary-General has underlined his concern for Africa’s Sahel region, where deteriorating security and violence are aggravating an already difficult humanitarian situation that is unfolding amid the COVID-19 pandemic and climate emergency.  António Guterres addressed heads of State from the Group of Five for the Sahel, known by the diplomatic shorthand ‘G5 Sahel’...

Secretary-General Stresses Need for Sustained, Predictable Funding of Joint Force, in Message to G5 Sahel Summit Format Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message for the G5 Sahel Summit today: Mr. President, Excellencies, ladies and gentlemen, Thank you for your invitation and for your close cooperation for peace and development in the Sahel. Despite recent promising developments, including the peaceful holding of elections, I remain concerned about the de...

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The United Nations The UN Secretary-General has underlined his concern for Africa’s Sahel region, where deteriorating security and violence are aggravating an already difficult humanitarian situation that is unfolding amid the COVID-19 pandemic and climate emergency. António Guterres addressed heads of State from the Group of Five for the Sahel, known by the diplomatic shorthand, ‘G5 Sahel’, meeting on Monday at the start of their summit this week in Chad. The UN chief noted that despite...

As prepared for delivery.  1.         Madame President, members of the Executive Board, colleagues, and friends. It is my great pleasure to join you today for this first regular session of the UNDP/UNFPA/UNOPS Executive Board for 2021. 2.         Allow me to begin by congratulating Her Excellency Ms. Lachezara Stoeva, the Permanent Representative of Bulgaria, on her election as the President of the Board, and welcoming our new Bureau members for 2021. 3.         I would...