With China and Russia’s Support, Africa Scrambles for Seats at United Nations
At the United Nations Security Council in New York, Africa has made a significant headway in an anticipation for consolidating its position and raise the…
The United Nations’ Diplomacy and The World Conflicts
The United Nations (UN) is a testament and foundation of global cooperation where peace is possible for all. As the one and only biggest intergovernmental…
Australian reportedly among three UN observers wounded while patrolling Lebanon border
In short: Lebanese media report an Australian is among three UN workers and an interpreter who have been injured after a strike at Lebanon's southern border…
UN Security Council passes first demand for ceasefire in Gaza
The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has demanded an immediate ceasefire between Israel and Palestinian militants Hamas and the immediate, unconditional release of all hostages…
Ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas expected to restart, Egyptian officials say
In short: Ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas could restart again as early as Sunday, Egyptian mediators say.Mediators failed to secure a ceasefire before the start…
The UNSC is Outdated: The Current Makeup is Based on the Outcome of World War Two. That Time has Passed
The current makeup of the Security Council of the United Nations was formed on October 24, 1945. One of the principal departments of the United…
Morocco and South Africa: Skittish diplomatic relations
There has been a tense diplomatic situation between Morocco and South Africa recently. This disagreement has been observed on multiple occasions, with the latest being…
Rafah a ‘pressure cooker of despair’ in Gaza; US ambassador to UN stresses vital role of UNRWA
The UN agency assisting Palestine refugees (UNRWA) plays a “critical role” in delivering aid to civilians in the Gaza Strip and it is vital to…
General Assembly meets over Gaza veto by US in Security Council
The immediate priority in Gaza must be saving civilian lives said the President of the UN General Assembly on Tuesday, as Member States gathered to…
UN Women UK faces backlash over Munroe Bergdorf appointment
Munroe Bergdorf’s appointment as the ‘UK Champion’ for UN Women UK is unsurprisingly being subjected to backlash from a number of gender critical campaigners. The…