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Africa is a driver of solutions: UN Secretary-General calls for greater African influence in global affairs

Yesterday, the United Nations (UN) launched a major expansion of its Nairobi headquarters, with Secretary-General António Guterres not only joining Kenyan President William Ruto to mark ‘a significant milestone’ for the UN’s presence in Africa, but using the occasion to call for Africa to be at the heart of international cooperation in future.

Awa Dabo’s appointment as UN Deputy High Commissioner of Human Rights a ‘proud moment’ for The Gambia

Yesterday, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres announced the appointment of Awa Dabo of The Gambia as Deputy High Commissioner for Human Rights, sparking well wishes from across Africa and the international community for the prominent and well-respected human rights lawyer

Professor Phoebe Okowa’s election to International Court of Justice celebrated as milestone for Kenya

In a history-making move, the United Nations General Assembly and Security Council yesterday elected Kenyan advocate and law professor Phoebe Okowa as a Member of the International Court of Justice (ICJ). Okowa will fill the vacancy left by the resignation of former ICJ President Abdulqawi Yusuf

Leaders call for greater voice for Africa and Global South among UN reforms to reflect modern world

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and Nigerian President Bola Tinubu were among many African and global leaders at the 80th session of the UN General Assembly in New York to call on the United Nations to overcome ‘systemic problems’, reform the Security Council, and restore trust in international institutions

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Africa is a driver of solutions: UN Secretary-General calls for greater African influence in global affairs

Awa Dabo’s appointment as UN Deputy High Commissioner of Human Rights a ‘proud moment’ for The Gambia

Professor Phoebe Okowa’s election to International Court of Justice celebrated as milestone for Kenya

Leaders call for greater voice for Africa and Global South among UN reforms to reflect modern world

Innovative financing is now essential to help unlock Africa’s investment potential and development needs

Beacon of hope for African nations?

Pioneering South African elected to ICJ