Tag: UN Secretary-General António Guterres
Guterres condemns attack on UN peacekeepers
He also sent his deepest condolences to the family of the deceased peacekeeper, and the people and Government of Jordan.
Guterres cancels DR Congo trip over Ukraine crisis
Guterres was to attend the 10th Summit of the Regional Oversight Mechanism of the Peace, Security and Cooperation Framework for…
Guterres calls for international cooperation on migration
According to him, migration is a positive phenomenon” that enriches societies and economies but if poorly managed, it generates huge…
Guterres commends Obasanjo, AU’s effort in Ethiopia
It has now been 14 months since clashes first erupted between Federal Government troops and forces loyal to the TPLF.
UN chief condemns attack on Abu Dhabi airport
The drone attacks targeting an oil facility in the capital of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) killed three people with…
UN Chief Guterres reacts to Zamfara bandits’ attacks
An estimated 200 people or more were killed during deadly reprisals by armed bandits following military airstrikes on their hideouts.
UN Peace keeping base in Darfur looted
The looting occurred in a part of the former base for which custody was handed over to local Sudanese authorities…
One person dies globally every 24 seconds in road accidents
The World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims is a time to reflect on the tragic deaths of millions…
UN chief condemns military coup in Sudan
Sudan’s military has dissolved civilian rule, arrested political leaders and declared a state of emergency.
Guterres mourns Colin Powell
Powell, the trail-blazing son of the South Bronx who rose to the highest ranks of the U.S. military, died of…
Guterres pleads for debt relief for poor, middle income nations
Guterres pushed for a substantial re-allocation of unused SDRs - "not a symbolic one" - to vulnerable countries.
Buhari returns with special assignment from UN chief Guterres
Guterres spoke during an audience with the Nigerian leader at the sidelines of the 76th Session of the UNGA.
UN Chief Guterres sends message to Buhari
Secretary-General of the United Nations, Antonio Guterres, has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for his leadership roles in Africa as well…
UN-Afghan conference raises over $1 billion
A United Nations-hosted international aid conference for Afghanistan raised more than 1 billion dollars in aid for the suffering population.
UN chief Guterres pushes for global vaccine plan
UN Secretary-General António Gutierrez has urged the Emergency Task Force to implement a global vaccination plan to ensure equitable distribution…
UN chief Guterres advocates for Global Vaccine Plan
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has emphasised the urgent need for the world to put a Global Vaccine Plan in place…
UN canvasses 225m COVID-19 vaccine doses for Africa
UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Thursday canvassed for additional 225 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines for the African continent.
Looters in trouble as UN launches GlobE network against corruption
Looters of national wealth will find global vaults shut against them after the United Nations launched the GlobeE Network against…
UN pays glowing tribute to Prince Philip
The United Nations (UN) on Friday paid a glowing tribute to Britain's Prince Philip, who died peacefully at 99.
UN officials decry growing Islamophobia
Top officials of the United Nations have decried prejudice against Islam or Muslims, in general.
Portugal backs UN Secretary-general Guterres for second term
Portugal has officially nominated UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres as a candidate for a second term in office.
Portugal again nominates Guterres as UN scribe
The Portuguese government has officially nominated UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres as a candidate for a second term in office.
UN Chief sues for peace in Myanmar
The Secretary-General of the United Nation, Antonio Guterres has called on the Myanmar military to stop the violence, repression immediately.
Guterres appoints Belgian Isabelle Durant as acting head of UNCTAD
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has appointed Belgian Isabelle Durant as acting secretary-general of UNCTAD. The appointment takes effect from today.
UN chief worried by unchecked powers of Twitter, Facebook, others
UN Secretary-General António Guterres says the world could not afford too much powers in the hands of a small number…
Niger, 6 other countries lose right to vote in UNGA
Niger and six other nations lost their right to vote in the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) because they have…
UN chief Guterres calls 2021 ”year of healing”
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called on the international community to make 2021 “a year of healing” in his video…
UN chief welcomes release of Kankara boys
UN chief, António Guterres, has welcomed the release of the 344 Kankara schoolboys in Katsina state.
Kankara abduction: UN lauds Nigerian government’s swift action
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has commended the Nigerian government over the rescue of the abducted 344 students of Government…
Eritrean troops not fighting in Ethiopia: Guterres
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Wednesday that there was no proof of Eritrean troops backing Ethiopia, in the war…