USG Lacroix concludes his visit to Pristina and Belgrade
The Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations, Jean-Pierre Lacroix, has now concluded his visit to Pristina and Belgrade, where he met with senior officials, representatives of the diplomatic community, international…
UNMISS strengthens social workers’ capacity to protect civilians through human rights reporting
JONGLEI – Protecting civilians begins with ensuring human rights abuses are detected, verified and addressed. By strengthening the skills of frontline social workers, the United Nations Mission in South Sudan is helping…
Peacekeepers from the Nigerien contingent of MINUSMA provide security in eastern Mali.
MINUSMA / Harandane Dicko
- Impact of Peacekeeping Operations
A peace that was not enough: New report on lessons from the UN’s peacekeeping operation in Mali, MINUSMA
The United Nations Department of Peace Operations (DPO) has released a new report, A Peace That Was Not Enough: Lessons from MINUSMA's support to peace processes in Mali, examining the UN’s decade-long peacekeeping operation…
- Climate, Peace and Security 01
UNOAU participates in Climate, Peace and Security Week in New York
UNOAU joined Climate, Peace and Security Week in New York to advance African-led climate security priorities ahead of COP31 and COP32.
- Climate, Peace and Security 01
UNOAU attends 7th Africa Climate Talks in Addis Ababa
UNOAU attends the 7th Africa Climate Talks to support Africa’s climate priorities and preparations for COP32.
OIC UNSCOL meets Lebanese officials
Mr. Jean Arnault, who has been appointed as Officer in Charge of the Office of the UN Special Coordinator for Lebanon, held this week his first official meetings in Beirut. Mr. Arnault was received by the President of the…
UN Special Envoy for Yemen urges for de-escalation during visit to Muscat
Amman, 14 July 2026 - The Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Yemen, Hans Grundberg, held meetings today in Muscat, Oman, as part of his wider engagements, including with senior Omani officials and Ansar Allah’s chief…
- Newsletters
UNOAU Monthly Digest | June 2026
UNOAU Monthly Digest is a newsletter that features key activities with partners to strengthen the UN-AU partnership in peace & security
SRSG Parfait Onanga-Anyanga participates in International Day of Women in Diplomacy event in Addis Ababa
SRSG joined the International Day of Women in Diplomacy event, reaffirming support for gender equality and women's leadership.
- Security Council
SRSG Simão highlights persistent security challenges alongside renewed regional dialogue in West Africa and the Sahel
Monsieur le Président du Conseil, Mesdames et Messieurs les membres du Conseil, J’ai l’honneur de vous présenter aujourd’hui le rapport du Secrétaire général sur les activités du Bureau des Nations Unies pour l’Afrique de l…
Secretary-General's remarks to press following informal meeting on Cyprus
Ladies and gentlemen of the media, Thank you for joining us. Today, I convened a meeting I proposed in March with the clear goal of pursuing the constructive dialogue between the Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot Leaders. I…
- Press Releases
Before the Security Council, Special Representative Leonardo Santos Simão calls for strengthening regional dialogue to address persistent challenges in West Africa and the Sahel
The Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS), Leonardo Santos Simão, today presented to the Security Council the latest report of the Secretary-General on the…