Also known as: UNSC
Multilateral governance body that appears in coverage of Middle East peace negotiations and calls for African institutional reform.
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… A ceremony will be held in Switzerland on Friday to "commemorate this landmark event and commence with the technical level talks", according to Sharif. - UN resolution - The final agreement will be endorsed by a binding resolution of the United Nations Security Council.
Key points from the US-Iran memorandumCitizen Digital
… broader reforms in global financial governance, including progress on debt restructuring frameworks and increased transparency, alongside renewed discussions on reforming institutions such as the International Monetary Fund, the World Bank and the United Nations Security Council …
President Ruto pushes for new global financial order at G7 Summit in FranceCitizen Digital
… On the diplomatic front, Somalia's admission into the East African Community (EAC) and election to the United Nations Security Council for the 2025-2026 term were widely viewed as signs of the country's growing international relevance. …
Mixed bag for Somalia PM Barre in four-year stretchCitizen Digital
… Wang added that the United Nations Security Council "should also play a greater role" in supporting these talks, according to a statement from Beijing's foreign ministry. …
China warns next phase of US-Iran talks will be 'more difficult'The Standard
… Speaking during a media interview in Evian, France, on the sidelines of the G7 Summit yesterday, the President pointed out that these institutions need to be democratised, including the United Nations Security Council, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank, for …
Ruto hits out at global lenders, calls for Africa's inclusionCitizen Digital
… The President said these institutions need to be democratised, including the United Nations Security Council, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank, for the benefit of all nations. …
Ruto pushes for greater African representation in global financial, governance institutionsCitizen Digital
… On global issues, both leaders agreed to continue pressing for urgent reforms of the United Nations Security Council to include representation from Africa. …
Kenya, Finland sign 3 MoUs on Education, Climate Action and Digital InnovationThe Standard
… Subscribe to our newsletterOn global governance, the two leaders reiterated their call for urgent reform of the United Nations Security Council to ensure fair representation for Africa. …
Kenya and Finland deepen ties in education, technology and climate actionCapital News
… The visit also underscored a shared push for reforms of global governance institutions, including the United Nations Security Council and international financial institutions, with both leaders arguing that Africa deserves greater representation in global decision-making. …
Ramaphosa rejects xenophobia label, calls for African solutionsThe Standard
… The intervention of EUNAVFOR (European Union Naval Force) with the authorisation of the United Nations Security Council reduced the spate of hijacking in the Gulf of Aden and, for a while, ensured vessels passed through without any worries The Gulf of Aden is an important maritim …
Letter from Mogadishu: Concern as piracy picks up off Somalia coastThe United States and Iran have signed a memorandum of understanding declaring an immediate and permanent end to military operations on all fronts, including in Lebanon. The agreement commits both sides to negotiate a final deal within 60 days and includes the US beginning removal of its blockade on Iranian ports within 30 days.
18 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The United States and Iran have signed a memorandum of understanding declaring an immediate and permanent end to military operations on all fronts, including in Lebanon. The agreement commits both sides to negotiate a final deal within 60 days and includes the US beginning removal of its blockade on Iranian ports within 30 days.
18 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto represented Kenya at the G7 Summit in Évian, France (15–17 June 2026), positioning Kenya as an agenda-shaping partner. He argued for a shift away from aid dependency toward mutually beneficial partnerships and investment-driven development, and stated that Africa can no longer be viewed through a deficit lens in global decision-making.
17 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre's four-year tenure has seen notable progress in governance, diplomacy and economic reform, including $4.5 billion in debt relief under the HIPC Initiative in December 2023, but Somalia continues to face challenges in security, federal relations and climate resilience.
17 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
China's foreign minister told Pakistan that the second phase of US-Iran negotiations, which Pakistan has helped mediate and which are set to produce a memorandum of understanding on Friday, will be "more difficult" than the first stage. Wang Yi said the current consensus is a new starting point, not a final destination, and called for greater UN Security Council involvement and sustained efforts from all parties toward lasting Middle East peace.
17 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto has called for Africa's inclusion in reforming international financial and governance institutions, including the UN Security Council, IMF, and World Bank, arguing these institutions need to be democratised for the benefit of all nations. He made the remarks during a media interview in Evian, France, on the sidelines of the G7 Summit.
17 June 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto has called for Africa's inclusion in efforts to reform international financial and governance institutions including the United Nations Security Council, the International Monetary Fund, and the World Bank, stating that these institutions need to be democratised for equal treatment of all nations.
16 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya and Finland have signed memoranda of understanding on education (covering technical and vocational training, teacher development, and competency-based learning), digital innovation (digitisation of public services and digital transformation), and climate action (climate change resilience, environmental sustainability, and green growth). President William Ruto witnessed the ceremony with President Alexander Stubb in Helsinki on June 10, 2026.
10 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto oversaw the signing of three major cooperation agreements with Finland during a State Visit to Helsinki, covering education, technology, and climate action. The agreements are expected to deepen bilateral relations through practical collaboration in TVET, digital transformation, and climate initiatives.
10 June 2026 · The Standard →
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa rejected claims of xenophobia during President William Ruto's state visit to Pretoria, instead framing migration as a continental challenge requiring African-led solutions and deeper economic integration. Ramaphosa acknowledged migration was placing pressure on communities and public services but stressed the issue was not unique to South Africa and required collective action from African governments.
4 June 2026 · Capital News →
A guided-missile destroyer foiled a suspected piracy attempt on a merchant vessel in the Gulf of Aden, the latest sign of renewed aggression from Somali pirate networks that had been suppressed over the past decade but are now showing fresh activity, including an oil tanker firing warning shots at suspicious vessels near Yemen's Socotra Island.
2 June 2026 · The Standard →
The Friedrich Naumann Foundation held a geopolitical academy in Nairobi with 21 participants to discuss how changing global power dynamics and competing great powers affect Kenya and Africa's position in the emerging world order. Speakers emphasized that geopolitical shifts—from regional wars to economic pressures—directly impact daily life across the continent and determine whether Africa becomes a key player or remains sidelined.
1 June 2026 · The Standard →
Iran and the United States appeared to be cautiously moving toward a deal to end the war that began in late February, with diplomatic exchanges continuing despite mutual accusations of ceasefire violations and a military flare-up this week. Iranian state television published a draft outline of a potential memorandum of understanding, which Washington dismissed as a "complete fabrication."
28 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya and Kazakhstan have signed bilateral agreements during President William Ruto's State Visit to strengthen diplomatic and economic ties, with the agreements positioning Kenya as Kazakhstan's anchor nation in East and Central Africa and Kazakhstan as Kenya's gateway to Central Asia.
20 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The BRICS Foreign Ministers Meeting in New Delhi on May 14–15 failed to produce a traditional joint communiqué due to deep divisions over the West Asia conflict, with Saudi Arabia and the UAE aligned with the United States and Israel, while Iran opposed. The 11 member states and 10 partner countries instead issued a Chair's Statement and Outcome Document reflecting unresolved disagreements on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and maritime navigation rights.
19 May 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto has called for stronger African multilateral financing and reform of the global financial architecture to tackle the housing crisis driven by rapid urbanisation. He highlighted that Africa will be home to 25 per cent of the world's population by 2050, with 70 per cent living in urban areas, making affordable housing urgent and essential.
18 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Félicien Kabuga, a Rwandan businessman accused of financing and supporting the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda, has died while hospitalized in The Hague. The UN International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals confirmed his death and ordered a full inquiry into the circumstances.
16 May 2026 · Capital News →
Félicien Kabuga, a Rwandan businessman facing charges of genocide, conspiracy to commit genocide, incitement to genocide, and crimes against humanity, has died while hospitalized in The Hague, Netherlands. The International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals has ordered a full inquiry into the circumstances of his death.
16 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Africa Forward Summit, co-hosted by Kenya and France and attended by African heads of state, French President Emmanuel Macron, UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres, and African Union Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, resulted in a declaration signed by African nations and the French Republic to strengthen partnership and advance inclusive growth and innovation.
13 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto challenged the global financial status quo at the Africa Forward Summit, arguing that African countries must be treated as equal partners in economic discussions with development partners and have moved beyond a donor aid relationship.
13 May 2026 · The Standard →
At the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi, UN Secretary General António Guterres argued that Africa remains underrepresented in the global multilateral system and produces solutions to global risks like climate emergencies, yet continues to be sidelined.
12 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto told the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi that Africa cannot continue depending on foreign aid to finance development, and must instead focus on investment, innovation and mobilizing local resources. Ruto also criticized the international financial system for imposing high borrowing costs and unfair risk assessments on African countries, and backed creation of an Africa Credit Rating Agency to correct distortions in risk perception.
12 May 2026 · The Standard →
António Guterres has arrived in Nairobi for the Africa Forward Summit 2026, a two-day gathering co-hosted by President William Ruto and French President Emmanuel Macron. Over 30 African Heads of State and Government are expected to attend, with discussions focused on sustainable development, economic cooperation, innovation, and Africa's transformation agenda.
11 May 2026 · Capital News →
UN Secretary-General António Guterres will visit Kenya on May 11, 2026, to join President William Ruto in launching a USD 340 million expansion of the United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON) in Gigiri, which will modernise facilities and increase conference capacity from 14 to 30 rooms and delegate capacity from about 2,000 to 9,000 participants.
11 May 2026 · Capital News →
UN Secretary-General António Guterres will visit Kenya on May 11, 2026, to join President William Ruto in launching a USD 340 million expansion project at the United Nations Office at Nairobi in Gigiri, designed to modernise facilities and boost the city's role as a global diplomatic hub.
8 May 2026 · Capital News →
The last group of Kenyan police officers deployed under a UN-mandated security mission in Haiti has returned home, concluding Kenya's nearly two-year overseas deployment. Former National Security Advisor Monica Juma praised the officers for their service and said they had helped stabilize Haiti and earned Kenya recognition internationally.
28 April 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya has officially ended its deployment to Haiti under the Multinational Security Support Mission, with 730 police officers withdrawn. Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen praised the 18-month operation for reducing gang violence, restoring public services, and enabling a peaceful transfer of power in February 2026.
28 April 2026 · Capital News →
The final contingent of 150 Kenyan police officers deployed under the Multinational Security Support Mission in Haiti arrived back in Kenya on April 28, marking the end of the country's participation in the mission. The officers had remained in Haiti to oversee a handover process as operations shift to the Gang Suppression Force.
28 April 2026 · The Standard →