Hard truths.
The UN chief described Africa’s exclusion from the permanent membership of the Security Council as an injustice, arguing that the continent should have a greater role in decisions on matters affecting internati...
Guterres said this would be his last UNGA as Secretary-General and stressed the need for dialogue, cooperation and collective action.
Guterres placed the Middle East among the immediate priorities for international action, calling for de-escalation and protection of civilians
Kimani takes up the position with 25 years of experience in international relations, peace and security and multilateral diplomacy, spanning government, regional organisations, the United Nations and the privat...
Costa Rica's Rebeca Grynspan remains one of the leading names in the race after receiving the strongest backing during the first informal vote conducted last month.
The UN chief also highlighted methane reduction as a critical and immediate opportunity to slow warming in the short term
In a joint communiqué, the two leaders expressed concern over growing instability across parts of Africa and the wider world, citing armed conflicts, humanitarian emergencies, poverty, inequality and climate ch...
Guterres said Africa is now central in discussions on how to reshape global financial systems that no longer match today’s realities. He argued that many global structures still reflect a world order created in...
Speaking at the Africa Forward Summit at KICC, President William Ruto renewed calls for urgent UN Security Council reform, arguing Africa’s lack of permanent seats weakens legitimacy. UN Secretary-General Antón...
Guterres said the structure of global governance remains unfair to Africa, especially in major financial and security institutions that continue to shape international decisions.
Speaking on Monday during the inauguration of the United Nations Nairobi Expansion Project in Gigiri, Guterres said the nearly Shh43.9 billion investment reflects the UN’s commitment to inclusive multilateralis...
The United Nations Office at Nairobi remains the only UN headquarters in the Global South, and the upgrade is expected to further strengthen its role as a key centre for global decision-making.