Tag: Ban Ki Moon
Ban Ki Moon: UN Peacekeepers overwhelmed in CAR
(Reuters) – French and African soldiers serving in Central African Republic are “overwhelmed” by the “state of anarchy” in the…
Ban Ki-Moon urges Nigeria review anti-gay law
UN chief Ban Ki-moon asked Nigeria to review a new law against homosexuality, fearing it “may fuel prejudice and violence,”…
Mandela memorial brings together enemies, rivals
JOHANNESBURG(AFP) – A thread of reconciliation ran through Tuesday’s memorial service for peace icon Nelson Mandela, which was marked by…
UN Report Alerts On Fast Rising Sea Levels
A UN report on global warming released on Friday predicts that global sea levels are to rise “at a faster…
UN, African Leaders Hail Nigeria MDGs Efforts
The efforts of the Nigerian government towards the attainment of the Millennium Development Goals have again received resounding commendation from…
UN confirms ‘chilling’ sarin gas attack in Syria
New York (AFP) The United Nations on Monday revealed what it called “chilling” details of a sarin gas attack in…
US condemns Baga massacre
The United States Monday condemned clashes between troops and Islamist militants in Baga, in Nigeria’s north eastern state of Borno,…
Ban Ki-Moon to meet Pope Francis
UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon will meet with Pope Francis at the Vatican on Tuesday. During his first encounter with…
African leaders rapped for being ‘too slow’ on Mali
Outgoing African Union chairman Thomas Boni Yayi told African leaders Sunday in Addis Ababa their response to the conflict in…
UN names Jose Ramos-Horta envoy to G.Bissau
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has tapped Jose Ramos-Horta, a former East Timor president and Nobel Peace Prize winner, as his…
Jonathan calls for world order based on rule of law
President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan Monday in New York assured the global community of his administration’s “unwavering commitment” to upholding the…
Okonjo-Iweala named in UN social panel
UN chief Ban Ki-moon on Tuesday named Nigeria’s finance minister, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, a queen, a former president, a Nobel Peace…
World leaders pay tribute to Ghanaian leader
Nigeria’s President Goodluck Jonathan was among the world leaders that paid tribute Tuesday to the former Ghanaian President John Atta…
Discord overshadows Rio Summit
Discord overshadowed debate about the world’s environment at the Rio+20 UN summit Thursday, while celebrities clamored for a sanctuary to…
Osotimehin Not Fit For UN Job —Fawehinmi
The head of Gani Fawehinmi Chambers, Mr. Mohammed Fawehinmi, has written to the United Nations, UN to reject the nomination…
My Participation In 2011 Elections Will Not Compromise The Polls -Jonathan
President Goodluck Jonathan has assured the world that his participation as a contestant will not affect the credibility of the…