UN - UN Affairs

1. In Addis Ababa, Guterres urges reforms to give Africa stronger global voice

   Africa’s rising influence is being constrained by outdated global institutions, unfair borrowing costs and cascading global crises, UN Secretary‑General António Guterres warned in Addis Ababa, as the United Nations and African Union reaffirmed their strategic partnership.

2. UN launches major Nairobi expansion as Guterres highlights Africa’s growing global role

   The United Nations on Monday launched a major expansion of its Nairobi headquarters, with Secretary-General António Guterres and Kenyan President William Ruto marking what officials described as a significant milestone for the Organization’s presence in Africa.

3. ‘Victims need a voice, assistance and justice’: UN victims’ rights advocate calls for stronger action

   The United Nations Victims’ Rights Advocate has called for stronger and sustained action on behalf of the people she serves across the UN system.

4. UN mourns CNN founder Ted Turner, a ‘tireless champion for our common humanity’

   The American businessman, media mogul and philanthropist Ted Turner is being remembered by the United Nations for his long-standing support for the Organization and its values. 

5. UN80 Initiative: Real progress made on tackling complex issues facing the UN system

   A new guide to the UN80 Initiative, released on Wednesday, provides an overview of the progress being made so far on this ambitious, wide-ranging reform effort.