UNSC Stories

IGAD elevates Horn of Africa agenda at UN General Assembly
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 27, 2025

IGAD Executive Secretary Dr Workneh Gebeyehu engaged with member states, international partners, and development agencies to foster cooperation and pr...

Rwanda calls for Africa’s permanent seat at UN Security Council
New Times  |  Sep 27, 2025

Minister Olivier Nduhungirehe reiterated Rwanda’s support for multilateralism and its interest in hosting UN agencies as part of a commitment to a cos...

AG denies knowledge of police officer’s death in Haiti despite Ruto’s statement at UN
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Sep 24, 2025

Lawyers representing the family argued that the President's public acknowledgement that Bernard Kabiru was among three Kenyan officers who died in Hai...

Ruto joins African push for UN Security Council reforms at General Assembly
Mwangi Maina  |  Sep 22, 2025

Ruto insisted that Africa's exclusion from the Council's permanent membership was "unacceptable and indefensible," calling it a "historic injustice" t...

Ethiopia submits written clarification to UN Security Council on Egypt’s GERD complaint
Addis Standard  |  Sep 19, 2025

MoFA spokesperson Ambassador Nebiyat Getachew said the inauguration of the GERD has “shifted the narrative of water use from an unfair to an equitable...

Egypt protests Ethiopia’s dam launch, writes to UN Security Council
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Sep 10, 2025

Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty addressed the letter to the Council's president on Tuesday, describing Addis Ababa's actions as "a breach of internati...

10 minutes of sunlight: The science-backed brain boost you’re likely overlooking
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Aug 09, 2025

10 minutes of basking in natural sunlight can have powerful effects on the brain, sharpening memory, lifting mood, and enhancing mental clarity.

How sunscreen protects your skin and why consistent use is vital
DW News  |  Jul 29, 2025

Health authorities are increasingly vocal about the importance of using sunscreen and general sun protection to prevent skin damage and reduce skin ca...

US vetoes UN Security Council draft resolution demanding immediate Gaza ceasefire
XINHUA  |  Jun 05, 2025

The draft resolution, tabled by the 10 elected members of the Security Council, won the support of 14 out of the 15 members of the council.

DR Congo concludes campaign for UN Security Council seat, eyes greater global influence
Mwangi Maina  |  Jun 02, 2025

This marks DR Congo’s third bid for a seat on the UN Security Council, having previously served in 1982–1983 and 1992–1993 under Mobutu Sese Seko.

Gaza ceasefire talks make some progress, Qatari PM says
Reuters  |  Apr 27, 2025

Israel resumed its offensive in Gaza on March 18 after a January ceasefire collapsed, saying it would keep up pressure on Hamas until it frees the rem...

ICJ hears Sudan’s case accusing UAE of genocide in Darfur conflict
Amina Wako  |  Apr 18, 2025

Khartoum seeks a ruling that would compel the UAE to cease its alleged military support for the RSF and provide reparations for victims, including com...

UN Security Council to discuss new AU mission in Somalia in closed session
Mary Wambui  |  Apr 09, 2025

The realignment of AU troops from ATMIS to AUSSOM is expected to be completed by June 30 this year, ahead of the launch of phase two of the mission, w...

Somalia urges Gaza ceasefire in first UNSC briefing
Hassan Mohamed  |  Jan 04, 2025

Somalia said Palestinians lack basic necessities like food, water, shelter and medicines due to an Israeli aid blockade on Gaza.

More countries endorse Haiti’s call to transition MSS Mission into UN Peacekeeping
Mary Wambui  |  Nov 16, 2024

The Organisation resolved to support the transition "in order to provide more sustainable assistance for Haiti's long-term stability, security, rule o...

Sudan, UAE trade accusations in heated exchange at UN Security Council Meeting 
Amina Wako  |  Jun 19, 2024

The Sudanese representative to the United Nations, Al-Harith Idris, reiterated accusations against the United Arab Emirates for supporting the "Rapid...

Hamas accepts UN ceasefire resolution, ready to negotiate over details, official says
Reuters  |  Jun 11, 2024

The document also calls for the return of Palestinians to their homes and neighbourhoods, and for housing units to be delivered by the international c...

Somalia poised to secure seat at UN Security Council after Africa backing
Amina Wako  |  Jun 06, 2024

Africa has unanimously endorsed Somalia to represent the continent, replacing Mozambique, starting its term in January next year.

Gaza war: UN Security Council approves resolution for immediate ceasefire during Ramadan
Amina Wako  |  Mar 25, 2024

The US is the only country that abstained from voting and did not veto the resolution as it has done in the past.

Sudan war: UAE refutes claim of supplying weapons to RSF
Foreign Reporter  |  Mar 24, 2024

UAE's Deputy Permanent Representative countered Sudan's claims about the supply of weapons, asserting that such support would breach the arms embargo...

UNSC vote on new Gaza ceasefire text postponed to Monday
Amina Wako  |  Mar 23, 2024

This comes after Russia and China on Friday vetoed a US-led draft resolution that condemned a recent attack by Hamas but did not explicitly demand an...

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