Tag: Antonio Guterres
Guterres renews call for sweeping UN reforms
Guterres said greater inclusiveness would strengthen trust in the UN system and improve the legitimacy of international decision-making.
UN chief slams terrorist attack in Kwara, calls for justice
Many victims were reportedly shot at close range, while homes and shops were set ablaze, forcing residents to flee into…
Nigeria, 144 others clear 2025 UN contributions
Key contributors such as the United States and Russia have yet to pay what they owe, although China paid its…
UN chief Guterres offers condolences amid devastating wildfires in California
The Santana Winds, which typically sweep through the mountains, raise temperatures and drastically lower humidity, rapidly drying out vegetation and…
UN chief condemns killings of civilian deaths in Gaza
He emphasised the need to protect civilians and allow unimpeded humanitarian aid.
Lebanon could become another Gaza amid escalating attacks – UN
Tension along the Israel-Lebanon border has escalated sharply following communication device explosions across Lebanon on Tuesday and Wednesday that killed…
Guterres hails 60 years of UN trade, development action
The secretary-general, however, highlighted the multiple challenges against a more sustainable and inclusive global economy for all.
UN chief mourns Iranian President, Seyyed Raisi
IAEA inspectors have been working with authorities for years at Iran’s nuclear sites in order to limit capacity to purely…
UN chief condemns killing of security staff in Gaza
Separately, UN Palestine refugee agency UNRWA reported that another of its staff members had been killed in the war, bringing…
UN chief condemns Iran’s attack on Israel
“The Iranian response compounds the already tense and delicate peace and security situation in the Middle East,” the Assembly President…
Situation in Gaza horrific, it must stop – UN Chief Guterres
“Now, for nearly one month, civilians in Gaza, including women and children, have been besieged, denied aid, killed and bombed…
UNGA 78: Only 15% of SDGs targets are on track – Guterres
Guterres, at the opening of SDG Action Weekend at the UN headquarters in New York on Saturday, rallied a diverse…
UN kicks against arrest of observers in Zimbabwe’s election
Citizens went to the polls on Wednesday but voting had to be extended into Thursday in some areas, including the…
Niger coup, fuel subsidy: U.S. VP Kamala Harris, Guterres phone Tinubu
Speaking with the UN Secretary- General Guterres, President Tinubu said he was doing everything possible to resolve the impasse in…
Guterres taps Balogun-Alexander for UN Resident Coordinator
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Thursday announced the appointment of Ms Olufunmilayo Balogun-Alexander of Nigeria as United Nations Resident…