Multilateral body where five permanent nations hold veto power over global peace and security decisions, referenced in coverage of UN reform advocacy and Yemen sanctions.
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… On security, while the UN Security Council devotes nearly half its agenda to African conflicts, not a single African nation holds a permanent seat with veto authority.To ensure UNGA 81 marks a true structural turning point, African delegations must abandon passive diplomacy and …
Africa must demand action, not promises, during UN General AssemblyThe Standard
… The AUSSOM drawdown processes and timelines are expected to be discussed during UN Security Council deliberations in December. …
Letter from Mogadishu: Relief as Somalia peace mission gets extended for another yearCapital News
… Addressing the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York on Wednesday, Ruto placed Africa’s exclusion from the UN Security Council’s permanent membership at the centre of his broader critique of a multilateral system he said continues to proclaim sovereign equality while p …
Ruto challenges post-war global order, renews call for permanent African voice at UNCitizen Digital
… Following weeks of worldwide headlines about risks of uncontrollable AI -- and calls for a slowdown -- industry leaders are set to brief an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council. …
Iran president tells Trump his country will never ‘bend at the knee’Citizen Digital
… y use of such weapons constitutes a war crime and may amount to a crime against humanity.” He added that “ongoing investigations may include these allegations if evidence becomes available.” An International ImpasseDespite the gravity of these allegations, the UN Security Council …
Sudan gov't, accused of crimes against humanity, still represents country internationallyCitizen Digital
… But on Wednesday, Lavrov told the UN Security Council that Moscow would not halt its war of more than four years against Ukraine. …
Trump invites Putin to G20 summit in MiamiCitizen Digital
… We should not depend on somebody else." The US-based AI giants themselves are increasingly asking for global coordination on AI safety, with OpenAI's Sam Altman set to address the UN Security Council on Wednesday. …
Trump renames AI 'super intelligence' as leaders jostle over dangersCitizen Digital
… The 15-member UN Security Council may hold high-level meetings on Ukraine, AI and the Middle East, including talks with Arab leaders, diplomats said. …
World leaders return to UN as it struggles to remain relevantThe Standard
… nch to review Seoul's response and assess the launch's impact on national security, the presidential office said.The government called on Pyongyang to "immediately cease" its ballistic missile launches, describing Sunday's firing as a "grave act" that violated UN Security Council …
North Korea fires ballistic missile into East Sea: SeoulCitizen Digital
… It called for full respect for international law and implementation of UN Security Council resolutions on Yemen and the Houthis, including obligations relating to the arms embargo. …
Kenya condemns attacks on Saudi Arabia, says it is tracking safety of citizensAn opinion piece argues that African leaders attending the 81st UN General Assembly should demand concrete commitments rather than rhetoric, noting that decades of global summitry have yielded unfulfilled pledges on climate finance and economic decision-making, leaving Africa over-discussed yet excluded from binding negotiations.
25 September 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that African leaders attending the 81st UN General Assembly should demand concrete commitments rather than rhetoric, noting that decades of global summitry have yielded unfulfilled pledges on climate finance and economic decision-making, leaving Africa over-discussed yet excluded from binding negotiations.
25 September 2026 · The Standard →
The United States agreed to extend support for the African Union peacekeeping mission in Somalia for one more year, granting a 12-month drawdown period for the UN Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS) beginning in January before its liquidation. The extension provides relief to Troop Contributing Countries including Kenya, though Somalia's security forces remain incapable of fully assuming all responsibilities currently carried out by the mission.
25 September 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto challenged the post-World War II global order at the UN General Assembly, arguing that institutions created in 1945 no longer reflect modern geopolitical realities and must be reformed to grant Africa a permanent voice in decisions on war, peace and economic governance. Ruto highlighted that Africa's 54 UN member states, representing over a quarter of the General Assembly, have no permanent seat on the Security Council, where five nations hold permanent power that the other 188 do not.
24 September 2026 · Capital News →
Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian told the UN that Tehran would never "bend at the knee," defying President Trump's earlier remarks about potentially "annihilating" Iran. Pezeshkian accused Washington of "terrorism" for assassinating former supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and vowed Iranian resistance would only increase in the face of sanctions and pressure.
24 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Reports by independent international bodies allege that Sudan's army and allies have used chemical weapons in attacks on civilian areas in Darfur and Al Jazirah, with symptoms consistent with toxic gas exposure documented among hundreds of wounded civilians. Human Rights Watch documented eight suspected chemical attacks in North Darfur and Al Jazirah, based on testimonies from over 60 survivors, video recordings, and environmental sample analysis.
24 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President Donald Trump has invited Russian President Vladimir Putin to attend the G20 summit of world leaders in Miami in December, according to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The invitation comes as Washington seeks to broker a deal to end Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
23 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President Donald Trump announced that the US government would rename artificial intelligence "super intelligence" in official communications, arguing the word "artificial" undersold the technology. The move comes as world leaders debate how to address dangers of fast-advancing AI, with Trump opposing regulation despite incidents of the technology falling out of human control and warnings from company insiders.
23 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nearly 130 heads of state meet for the UN General Assembly with the organization facing attacks from Trump, who has reduced America's contributions and withdrawn from dozens of UN bodies. Chinese leader Xi Jinping will skip the gathering to hold one-on-one talks with Trump in Washington.
20 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
North Korea launched a ballistic missile from the Wonsan area toward the East Sea on Sunday, South Korea's military said. The launch came days after Pyongyang reaffirmed its nuclear-armed status and rejected a UN nuclear watchdog resolution demanding it halt nuclear activities.
20 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs has condemned escalating missile and drone attacks on Saudi Arabian infrastructure, civilian areas and sacred sites, saying such attacks breach international humanitarian law and threaten regional stability. The ministry also expressed concern about hostile activity affecting maritime trade in the Red Sea and Strait of Hormuz, and called for respect for international law and implementation of UN Security Council resolutions on Yemen and the Houthis.
18 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday rejected fears that artificial intelligence could threaten humanity, calling them a hoax and dismissing global calls for safeguards on the technology. He compared AI warnings to climate change concerns and past Russia investigations, and argued that a "strong and smart president" was the only guardrail needed.
15 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Ambassador Martin Kimani has been appointed the United Nations Assistant Secretary-General for Africa by UN Secretary-General António Guterres, to the Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs and Peace Operations. Kimani, who previously served as Kenya's Permanent Representative to the UN (2020–2024) and held positions on the UN Security Council, succeeds Ghana's Akyaa Pobee.
15 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Martin Kimani has been appointed by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres as Assistant Secretary-General for Africa in the Departments of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs and Peace Operations. Kimani, who served as Kenya's Permanent Representative to the United Nations from 2020 to 2024, brings 25 years of experience in international relations, peace and security.
15 September 2026 · The Standard →
The IAEA board of governors passed a resolution referring Iran to the UN Security Council for non-compliance with non-proliferation treaty obligations, citing lack of information on Iran's nuclear materials and IAEA inspector access. Iran condemned the decision, blaming US and Israeli strikes on its nuclear facilities for disrupting inspections, though new sanctions are unlikely given China and Russia's veto powers.
10 September 2026 · Capital News →
The EU said Tuesday it was planning to launch a mission to train the Lebanese army in the coming months, but clarified it would not replace the UN peacekeeping force UNIFIL. The EU is investing in Lebanon's capacity to provide security for itself, according to EU top diplomat Kaja Kallas.
2 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Sudan's military-led government has lifted a curfew and state of emergency in Khartoum that had been in place for more than two years, 18 months after retaking the capital from the Rapid Support Forces. More than two million of roughly five million people who fled have returned since fighting there ended in March 2025, though residents face widespread damage, looting, and power outages.
28 August 2026 · Capital News →
The Sudan conflict, now in its third year with gold and oil control at its heart, has become an arena where weapons from Turkey and Pakistan are being tested by the Sudanese armed forces against the Rapid Support Forces. Media reports indicate that Saudi Arabia is financing the purchase of Turkish drones and Pakistani weapons, with Pakistan holding a contract worth Sh194 billion covering fighter jets, armored vehicles, and drones.
27 August 2026 · The Standard →
The International Contact Group for the Great Lakes region has called on the DRC to swiftly implement a disarmament protocol after an FDLR faction formally accepted and signed it on July 28. The ICG, chaired by France and including the US, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, the EU, Germany, the Netherlands, Sweden, Switzerland and the UK, urged Kinshasa to develop an operational plan and realistic timeline for the effective neutralisation of the FDLR.
14 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Five years after returning to power, Afghanistan's Taliban authorities have built working relationships with multiple countries despite lacking formal recognition from most. Russia remains the only nation to officially recognize the Taliban government, while many Western countries demand domestic human rights reforms before considering recognition, though many states are engaging with Afghanistan's leaders on practical grounds.
11 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Uganda's Olara Otunnu, a 75-year-old former UN under-secretary general and opposition presidential candidate, joined the race to become the next United Nations Secretary-General. Otunnu previously served as UN special representative for children and armed conflict from 1997 to 2005 under Kofi Annan.
26 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Uganda's 75-year-old Olara Otunnu, a former UN under-secretary general and opposition presidential candidate, has become the seventh candidate in the race to lead the United Nations, replacing outgoing Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on December 31.
26 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Uganda's Olara Otunnu, a 75-year-old former UN under-secretary general and opposition presidential candidate, has joined the race to lead the United Nations, bringing the field to seven candidates competing to succeed Antonio Guterres.
26 July 2026 · The Standard →
A former African Union civil society leader has challenged the effectiveness of UN peacekeeping missions across Africa, arguing that MINUSCA's failure to prevent a planned attack on Am-Dafok in the Central African Republic undermines the rationale for these operations despite their mandates, resources, and years of deployment.
5 July 2026 · The Standard →
President Ruto participated in the G7 Summit in France as an agenda-shaping partner and stated that Kenya will benefit from G7-backed financial reforms including guarantees, risk-sharing instruments, and improved debt restructuring frameworks aimed at lowering capital costs for developing countries. Ruto positioned Africa as a partner in global growth and raised concerns over "capital injustice" and outdated perceptions affecting African borrowing costs.
17 June 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto told Group of Seven leaders at a summit in France on June 16 that Africa must be treated as an equal partner in global affairs, not a problem to be solved or recipient of charity. Ruto called for UN Security Council reform to ensure Africa's voice, saying extraction and aid-dependent relationships are no longer acceptable.
16 June 2026 · The Standard →
Gang violence has killed at least 2,300 people in Haiti this year, with 1,100 injured and 99 kidnapped, the UN said Monday. The UN human rights chief urged authorities to tackle impunity and accelerate deployment of the new Gang Suppression Force to address the crisis.
15 June 2026 · The Standard →
Guyana has nominated its UN ambassador Carolyn Rodrigues-Burkett to run for UN secretary-general, a post that will be vacant at the end of the year when incumbent Antonio Guterres completes two terms. President Irfaan Ali highlighted Rodrigues-Burkett's leadership during Guyana's recent non-permanent Security Council membership.
13 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Michelle Bachelet of Chile, Rebeca Grynspan of Costa Rica, and Maria Fernanda Espinosa of Ecuador are running to succeed Antonio Guterres as UN secretary-general at the end of the year. All three candidates argued during a Geneva debate that it is time for a woman to lead the UN for the first time in its 80-year history.
11 June 2026 · The Standard →
China's UN envoy urged the Security Council to exercise prudence on the Iranian nuclear issue amid disagreement over sanctions, stressing Iran's legitimate right to peaceful nuclear use alongside non-proliferation concerns. Eight countries led by France called for full implementation of recently reimposed sanctions, noting Iran possesses highly enriched uranium at levels where manufacturing a nuclear device cannot be excluded.
10 June 2026 · Capital News →
Kim Yo Jong, sister of leader Kim Jong Un, stated that North Korea's nuclear weapons programme is "absolutely non-negotiable" in a statement published by state media, ahead of a visit by Chinese President Xi Jinping. The announcement reiterates Pyongyang's longstanding insistence on its right to nuclear and ballistic missile programmes despite UN Security Council sanctions.
7 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →