UN Human Rights Council

The UN Human Rights Council during a past session.

Global Affairs

Germany, Ghana, Nigeria among 15 nations elected to UN Human Rights Council

The successful candidates won seats through a majority vote, with their three-year terms set to begin in 2027.

By Maureen Kinyanjui 13 Oct 2026

UN inquiry raises alarm over killings and sexual violence in Eastern DR Congo

Africa

UN inquiry raises alarm over killings and sexual violence in Eastern DR Congo

Eastern DR Congo has endured decades of conflict and instability. The latest violence comes as government forces continue fighting the Rwandan-backed M23 rebel group in North and South Kivu, regions that are also grappling with an Ebola outbreak.

By Maureen Kinyanjui 30 Jun 2026

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