Tag: Guterres
Guterres decries African coups
A succession of military coups across Africa emphasise the need for durable democratic governance and the rule of law United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Antonio...
Ramaphosa calls for a permanent ceasefire in Sudan as SA nationals...
President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for those involved in the conflict in Sudan to immediately cease the violent activities.
President Ramaphosa was addressing a media...
Terrorism in Africa a concern for UN boss
No region in the world is immune to terrorism according to United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Antonio Guterres who told the UN Security Council (SC)...
SAAF DR Congo death mourned by UN Secretary General
United Nations (UN) Secretary General Antonio Guterres added his condolences to those of senior South African defence ministry and national defence force personnel on...
UN calls for armed forces in Haiti
As the security situation in Haiti continues deteriorating, United Nations (UN) Secretary General Antonio Guterres wants the Security Council (SC) to consider deploying armed...
Guterres adds his voice to concerns over DRC violence
Support for this month’s United Nations (UN) Security Council (SC) “concern” over escalating violence in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) comes from Secretary...
Terrorist threats persist and diversify – Guterres
The worldwide fight against terrorism continues with advances made. At the same time threats “persist and diversify” UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres told the world...
UN chief warns foreign interference in Libya conflict at ‘unprecedented levels’
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned the Security Council on Wednesday that the conflict in Libya has entered a new phase “with foreign interference...
Guterres’ Africa Day message
African countries “demonstrated commendable leadership” battling the COVID-19 pandemic, but more nations across a continent where conflict prevails should heed the UN call for...
UN warns of dire effects of coronavirus
The UN warned of potentially “dire” long-term effects of the coronavirus outbreak on countries and the global economy and called for greater international co-operation...
Guterres calls for global ceasefire as part of COVID-19 battle
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres wants warring parties across the world to lay down weapons in support of the bigger battle against COVID-19: the common enemy now threatening all humankind.
“The fury of the virus illustrates the...
“Wind of madness” across the world
Rising instability and unpredictable geopolitical tensions have led to a “wind of madness” across the world, Secretary-General António Guterres said during a press conference...
UN Security Council and African alliances
The Security Council’s engagement with member states, partner organisations and institutions in conflict prevention efforts on the African continent is needed “more than ever”,...
Guterres meets DRC president
On the final day of a visit to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), UN chief António Guterres said the country was experiencing a...
Africa progressing on development – Guterres
African nations have made “significant progress” in developmental efforts over the last few years, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said this week at the Seventh...
Guterres condemns Sudan violence
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres strongly condemned violence and excessive use of force by Sudanese security personnel on civilians, UN spokesman Stephane Dujarric said in...
No military solution to Libya crisis – Guterres
There is no military solution to Libya’s crisis UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said after the military commander of the country’s eastern armed forces, Khalifa...
UN wants democratic transition in Algeria
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres welcomed efforts towards a peaceful and democratic transition in Algeria, where weeks of protests pushed for President Abdelaziz Bouteflika to...
UN boss on Africa’s treatment of refugees
African nations are setting an example for richer countries when it comes to the treatment of refugees, UN Secretary-General António Guterres told a press...
African peacekeepers praised by UN Secretary-General
The support of United Nations African member states and that of the African Union Commission in peace operations on the continent has been noted...
Guterres has full confidence in Haysom after expulsion from Somalia
The UN Secretary-General "deeply regrets" the Somali government's decision to expel his special representative in the country, adding he had "full confidence" in Nicholas...
Strengthen peacekeeping in Africa – UN chief
Citing "encouraging progress" achieved by United Nations peacekeeping operations in Africa – which hosts half of all ongoing missions – UN chief...
Low number of women peacekeepers “crippling” UN credibility
Notwithstanding greater participation of women in building and sustaining peace and recognition of the value they bring, realities on the ground show...
Kabila puts off UN Secretary-General visit
Congolese President Joseph Kabila put off a planned visit by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and refused to see UN US Ambassador Nikki...
U.N. calls for return of Libyan oil resources to recognised authorities
U.N. Secretary General Antonio Guterres voiced concern at developments in Libya's oil crescent on Wednesday, calling for de-escalation and the return of...
Guterres on peacekeeping
An indicator of the difficulties faced by peacekeeping missions in Africa comes from UN Secretary General, Antonio Guterres, who told the Dag...
Guterres in Mali for International Peacekeepers Day
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres was in Mali on Tuesday to honour the service and sacrifice of peacekeepers around the world and...
Donor funding needed for G5 Sahel force
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres appealed to donors to provide more predictable support to the G5 Sahel force fighting to contain West African...
Changes coming to UN peacekeeping
As the United Nations continues to send peacekeepers to war-torn environments such as Mali and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC),...
UN Secretary-General on terrorism
No single nation, institution, or organisation can defeat terrorism in Africa or anywhere else, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres told a special...
UN chief wants universal ratification of ICC founding treaty
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres this week stressed the importance of all states ratifying the treaty establishing the International Criminal Court (ICC)...
UN wants more peacekeepers for CAR
Amid a US push to cut United Nations peacekeeping costs, Secretary-General Antonio Guterres hope the Security Council agrees to send 900 more...
Nigeria suicide bombers must be held accountable – Guterres
Condemning violent attacks in Maiduguri, in Nigeria's restive Borno state, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres underscored the world body's resolve to support...
International Peacekeeping Day to be marked at UN headquarters
The United Nation Headquarters will observe the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers on Wednesday, 24 May.
Secretary-General Antonio Guterres will lay a...
UN seeks further $900 million for Somalia crisis response
The United Nations is seeking a further $900 million this year for Somalia, where more than six million people need humanitarian assistance...
New AU/UN accord
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres and African Union chairman Moussa Faki Mahamat this week signed a new landmark framework to strengthen partnership...
Guterres calls for new Western Sahara talks
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for new talks over the long-running Western Sahara dispute, saying negotiations should include proposals from both...
Adapting UN peace operations to a changing world is a shared...
United Nations peacekeepers face a raft of challenges – terrorism, hostile host governments, floods of illicit weapons and sometimes being deployed to...
Antonio Guterres is new UN secretary-general
The UN General Assembly appointed by acclamation former Prime Minister of Portugal, António Guterres, as the next United Nations Secretary-General, to succeed...
