UN News stories

40 stories found over the past 45 days
Senior UN humanitarian official urges end to ‘horrors’ in eastern DR Congo

28 May 2013 – Lamenting the immense suffering of the people in North Kivu and other parts of the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), where violence “has gone on for too long,” a senior United Nations relief official touring the region today called for an end to the fighting.

Hidat Teklom: Expanding civilian protection capacity with ‘flying cameras’

28 May 2013 – When the United Nations starts to make use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) this summer, Hidat Teklom will be involved in deciding when and where they fly.

Sustainable farming can help meet global demand for cassava – UN food agency

28 May 2013 – An environmentally-friendly farming model can help significantly increase cassava yields and help turn it into a staple 21st century crop, the United Nations food agency said today.

UNESCO chief calls for investigation into murder of DR Congo journalist

27 May 2013 – The head of the United Nations agency tasked with defending press freedom today called for an investigation into the murder of a journalist in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Guylain Chanjabo.

Joint efforts critical to achieve peace in eastern DR Congo – UN chief

26 May 2013 – Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today stressed that African countries have a “historic opportunity” to end the conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), and underlined that joint efforts will be critical to stabilize the region.

On Africa Day, UN chief says continent's future full of opportunity and hope

25 May 2013 – Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today declared that while Africans forge ahead with “a new narrative” for their continent, the United Nations will support them as they faced any challenges that remain on the path towards a prosperous future.

Continuing push for Great Lakes peace, UN chief in Uganda after visit to Rwanda

24 May 2013 – Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today thanked the Government of Uganda for its contribution to peace and security in Africa, travelling alongside World Bank President Jim Yong Kim on a first-of-its-kind visit to support a recent peace accord and promote economic development in the Great Lakes region.

DR Congo: In Goma, Secretary-General hails regional accord as ‘best chance for peace in years’

23 May 2013 – Arriving today in restive eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon urged all the leaders of Africa’s Great Lakes region to throw their support behind a recently-signed peace accord which aims to ensure security, as well as development, for the long-troubled country.

On joint visit to DR Congo, UN and World Bank chiefs voice support for latest peace effort

22 May 2013 – In the first visit of its kind, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and World Bank President Jim Yong Kim are in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) to support a recent peace deal and promote economic development in the long-troubled region.

UN envoy proposes set of principles to guide peace efforts in DR Congo

21 May 2013 – The United Nations Envoy for Africa’s Great Lakes Region today proposed a set of principles to guide immediate peace efforts in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, while voicing concerns over renewed fighting in the eastern part of the country.