UN peacekeeping missions Stories

UN urged to rethink peacekeeping mandates to tackle organised crime in conflict zones
Mary Wambui  |  May 29, 2025

The findings come at a time when peacekeeping operations in the world are folding, with the last United Nations mission having been deployed in 2014.

Kenya pledges helicopters, surveillance units and training teams to boost UN peace efforts
Bashir Mbuthia  |  May 15, 2025

Tuya further announced that Kenya would contribute critical military infrastructure—including helicopters and surveillance units—as part of its expand...

Haiti gang massacres at least 110 people in Cite Soleil, rights group says
Reuters  |  Dec 09, 2024

Gang members killed at least 60 people on Friday and 50 on Saturday using machetes and knives.

Trump era: Ruto pushes for UN peacekeeping mission in Haiti as US support wavers
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 19, 2024

As the mission grapples with these challenges, Kenya is urging international partners, particularly the UN, to step in and strengthen the operation.

Africa on the UN security council: why the continent should have two permanent seats
The Conversation  |  Aug 18, 2024

Africa’s experience of the UN system over the past 80 years has been one of misrepresentation and underrepresentation.

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