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UN demands ceasefire sanctity amid Hormuz tensions
Ziggy Ojiegbe UN Secretary-General António Guterres has called on the United States and Iran to continue negotiations to end their weeks-long conflict, warning that there is no military solution as tensions persist around the Strait of Hormuz. Speaking through his…
UN warns Hormuz disruption could trigger global food crisis
Ziggy Ojiegbe The United Nations has warned that ongoing disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz could trigger a global food crisis, as constrained flows of fuel and fertilizers threaten agricultural production and raise the risk of higher food prices worldwide….
UN exploring scalable solutions Africa’s food, energy security challenges
NNPC supporting refineries meet Africa’s fuel demand Sopuruchi Onwuka The Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations, Amina Mohammed, has declared intention of the global body to prioritize scalable solutions for mitigating Africa’s food crisis. Ms Mohammed who led a delegation…
UN urges accelerated energy transition amid Strait of Hormuz crisis
The ongoing crisis in the Middle East is intensifying calls from the United Nations for a faster global shift to renewable energy, as disruptions to fossil fuel supplies expose the vulnerability of nations reliant on oil and gas from conflict-prone…
China stands behind Iran as UNSC faces impasse on Strait of Hormuz
Ziggy Ojiegbe China has signaled firm backing for Iran’s position in the escalating Strait of Hormuz crisis, deepening divisions at the U.N. Security Council as members explore viable plans to protect global shipping. Beijing, a veto-wielding member of the council,…
UN pushes for justice and reparations for centuries of slavery
Frank Okon The United Nations General Assembly has passed a record-breaking resolution condemning the Transatlantic Slave Trade and urging reparations for nations and peoples who were its victims. Spearheaded by Ghana, the resolution was adopted with 123 countries voting in…
Record emissions push earth closer to climate catastrophe, WMO warns
Donald Asha The World Meteorological Organization has warned that accelerating greenhouse gas emissions are pushing the planet toward increasingly dangerous climate conditions, with long-term consequences for economies, ecosystems and human livelihoods. In its latest assessment, the UN weather agency said…
UN says renewables guarantee security amid global energy shocks
Ziggy Ojiegbe The conflict in the Middle East is driving up global oil and gas prices, underscoring the strategic value of renewable energy, the UN’s top climate change official warned on Monday. Speaking at the 2026 Green Growth Summit in…
Civilians bear brunt as Middle East conflict escalates, UN says
Frank Okon The escalating war in the Middle East is taking a growing toll on civilians, UN experts warned on Monday during a briefing to the Human Rights Council in Geneva. Independent investigators highlighted rising violence following Israeli and U.S….
UN seeks global rules for lithium, cobalt mining boom
Ziggy Ojiegbe The United Nations has called for fairness and sustainability in the global competition for critical minerals such as Lithium and Cobalt, which are essential for the transition to a low-carbon global economy. The issue is expected to take…
