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๐ŸŒ Africanews
National & Local

UN says dozens of civilians killed in north of South Sudan

The UN reports that renewed violence in northern South Sudan has resulted in the deaths of dozens of civilians, with over 1,000 seeking shelter at a peacekeeping base.

Mar 2 โ€ข 12:18 UTC
๐ŸŒ Africanews
National & Local

Ethiopian peacekeepers in South Sudan awarded United Nations Medal

Ethiopian peacekeepers in South Sudan received the United Nations Medal for their service in the country during a ceremony in Yambio.

Feb 26 โ€ข 06:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

โ€œEnd of an Eraโ€: Why South Africa is Withdrawing its Blue Helmets

South Africa is withdrawing its peacekeeping troops from the United Nations missions, marking the end of its 27-year participation in such initiatives.

Feb 23 โ€ข 16:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ RT
World

US throws pennies at massive UN debt

The US has made a partial payment of $160 million towards its $4 billion debt to the UN, amid concerns about the organization's financial crisis.

Feb 20 โ€ข 20:53 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

South Sudan: Violence Surges in South Sudan Leaving Civilians At Risk and Peacekeepers Stretched Thin

Violence has surged in South Sudan, putting civilians at risk and straining UN peacekeeping operations amid a political stalemate.

Feb 11 โ€ข 04:49 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

South Sudan: Violence Surges in South Sudan Leaving Civilians At Risk and Peacekeepers Stretched Thin

Escalating violence and a political stalemate in South Sudan are endangering civilians and straining UN peacekeeping efforts.

Feb 11 โ€ข 04:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
World

The UN waits for news on how much of the nearly $4 billion debt the US intends to pay off

The UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned that the organization faces imminent financial collapse unless reforms are made to its financing rules or all member states pay their dues, with a significant focus on the United States.

Feb 10 โ€ข 17:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ RT
World

UN to withdraw peacekeepers from Lebanon by mid-2027

The UN plans to withdraw most of its peacekeepers from Lebanon by mid-2027 due to budget cuts, following a UN Security Council resolution.

Feb 10 โ€ข 16:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
World

Donald Trump Expands the Peace Council, While the UN Awaits Back Payments

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has warned of a potential financial crisis within the organization if all member states, particularly the U.S., do not settle their outstanding debts.

Feb 10 โ€ข 12:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
World

UN to withdraw troops from Lebanon by mid 2027

The UN plans to withdraw most troops from Lebanon by mid-2027 as its mandate expires, amidst ongoing tensions with Israel and a recent war involving Hezbollah.

Feb 10 โ€ข 10:55 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Congo-Kinshasa: UN Vows Orderly Peacekeeping Transition As South Africa Withdraws Troops

South Africa has commenced the withdrawal of its troops from the UN peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo after nearly three decades of service, prompting a commitment from the UN for an orderly transition.

Feb 10 โ€ข 04:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ RT
National & Local

South Africa to pull troops from UN mission after almost 30 years

South Africa has announced its withdrawal from the UN peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo after 27 years, citing a need to realign its military resources.

Feb 9 โ€ข 09:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

South Africa announces its withdrawal from the United Nations mission in Congo by the end of 2026

South Africa has announced that it will withdraw its troops from the UN peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo by the end of 2026, after nearly 27 years of participation.

Feb 9 โ€ข 07:11 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Africa: South Africa Withdraws Troop Contribution to MONUSCO

South Africa has decided to withdraw its troops from the MONUSCO mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo due to resource realignment within its National Defence Force.

Feb 9 โ€ข 05:11 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Kenya: 27 Kenyan Police Officers Awarded UN Service Medals in South Sudan

27 police officers from Kenya have been recognized with UN Service Medals for their exemplary work under the United Nations Mission in South Sudan.

Feb 9 โ€ข 04:56 UTC
๐ŸŒ Africanews
National & Local

South Africa to withdraw troops from UN mission in DR Congo

South Africa has decided to withdraw its troops from the United Nations mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with plans to complete the withdrawal by the end of the year.

Feb 8 โ€ข 16:33 UTC
๐ŸŒ RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

South Africa withdraws its 700 soldiers from the UN peace mission in the DRC for budgetary reasons

South Africa has announced the withdrawal of its 700 soldiers from the UN peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo due to budgetary constraints.

Feb 8 โ€ข 12:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
World

Unifil suspects Israel of threatening peacekeepers

The UN peacekeeping force Unifil suspects the Israeli Defense Forces of threatening peacekeepers after a tranquilizer grenade dropped from a drone exploded near them in southern Lebanon.

Feb 4 โ€ข 11:25 UTC
๐ŸŒ Africanews
World

UN to deploy ceasefire monitoring mission to eastern DR Congo

The United Nations will send a peacekeeping mission to Uvira, eastern DR Congo, to monitor the ceasefire in the region following a recent announcement by Qatar.

Feb 3 โ€ข 14:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Milenio (ES)
World

Israel Drops Unknown Chemical Substance on Lebanon and Syria: UN

Israeli planes reportedly dropped an unknown chemical substance in southern Lebanon and had similar incidents last week in neighboring Syria, according to various sources and a statement from the UN peacekeeping mission in Lebanon.

Feb 2 โ€ข 20:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ elDiario.es
World

UN forces in Lebanon report that the Israeli Army has dropped 'an unknown chemical substance' near their area

UN peacekeeping forces in Lebanon have reported that the Israeli Army dropped 'an unknown chemical substance' near the Blue Line, the de facto border between Lebanon and Israel.

Feb 2 โ€ข 15:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ Visir
World

Trump Introduced the Peace Council

Donald Trump introduced his controversial Peace Council at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, aiming to address Gaza-related issues and seeking to replace the United Nations' role in peacekeeping.

Jan 22 โ€ข 10:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
World

What are the peace troops that Spain proposes to send to Ukraine after a possible ceasefire

Spain is considering sending peace troops to Ukraine following a potential ceasefire, focusing on non-combat military missions coordinated under UN, NATO, or EU mandates.

Jan 8 โ€ข 04:30 UTC
๐ŸŒ Africanews
World

DRC, Liberia among five new non-permanent UN Security Council members

The UN Security Council has welcomed five new non-permanent members, including the Democratic Republic of Congo and Liberia, highlighting their commitment to peace and security.

Jan 3 โ€ข 14:09 UTC

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