UN General Assembly elects Bangladesh’s Rahman as next president
Bangladeshi Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman was elected President of the UN General Assembly’s 81st session on Tuesday after defeating Andreas Kakouris of Cyprus in a closely contested vote, positioning himself to steer the world body through a pivotal year marked by intensifying global crises, UN reform efforts and major leadership transitions.
Kenya’s Fallen Peacekeepers to be Honoured as UN Marks International Day of Peacekeepers
The United Nations will honour two Kenyan peacekeepers among 68 military, police and civilian personnel who paid the ultimate price in the line of duty, as the world marks the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers on 5 June 2026.
UN Headquarters to Observe the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers on 5 June
The International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers will be observed around the world to pay tribute to all women and men serving in UN peacekeeping, and to honour the memory of those who have lost their lives in the cause of peace. The UN Headquarters will observe the Day on Friday, 5 June.
UN80 Initiative: New report warns status quo is “untenable” as reforms enter decisive phase
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres today issued a progress report on the UN80 Initiative, outlining reforms underway across the UN system and urging strong Member States’ engagement to move the process forward.
Strengthening Peacekeeping through Inclusion: Women in Field Medical Assistance
In recent years, efforts to make peacekeeping more inclusive have gained momentum, yet a persistent gender gap remains, particularly in technical areas such as field medical support. In United Nations peace operations, gender parity is not only a matter of representation but operational effectiveness.
Guterres highlights Africa’s leadership in speech to summit in Nairobi
Africa continues to advance and demands investment at scale, justice in global systems, and partnerships grounded in respect, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said on Tuesday.
UN launches major Nairobi expansion as Guterres highlights Africa’s growing global role
The United Nations on Monday launched a major expansion of its Nairobi headquarters, with Secretary-General António Guterres and Kenyan President William Ruto marking what officials described as a significant milestone for the Organization’s presence in Africa.
PRESS RELEASE : UN’s $340 Million Nairobi Investment Signals Global Shift Toward Africa
The United Nations is making one of its largest-ever infrastructure investments in Africa since its inception besides peacekeeping, with Secretary-General António Guterres expected in Kenya next week to oversee a nearly USD 340 million expansion of its Nairobi headquarters.
AI in advertising risks fuelling information crisis, UN warns
With spending on advertising topping $1 trillion a year worldwide, the United Nations on Wednesday highlighted the untapped power of major brands to shape the future of Artificial Intelligence, warning that a failure to act could deepen a global information integrity crisis.
32nd International Day of Reflection on the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda commemorated in Nairobi
More than 700 people including a genocide survivor, members of the Diplomatic Corps, Government officials, the Rwanda diaspora in Kenya, students and UN staff met on the 7th of April, 2026 at the United Nations Offices at Nairobi to mark The International Day of Reflection on the 1994 Genocide Against Tutsi in Rwanda under the theme, “Remember, Unite, Renew.”
Millions of Kenyans impacted by United Nations Joint Programmes in Kenya
UN Kenya delivered over US$2.5 billion in support aligned to Kenya’s national development priorities from 2022 until now, impacting the lives of millions of people in the country.This information was released by the UN Resident Coordinator in Kenya, Stephen Jackson on Wednesday during a conversation with the media...
The UN Secretary-General: Message for International Women's Day
"This year's International Women's Day focuses on rights, action and justice for all women and girls." — António Guterres