Peace and Security

In Beni, north-eastern DRC, MONUSCO staff unload medical supplies and logistics from an aircraft,for use in the response against the Ebola outbreak in the region. Alongside the response, the country prepares to hold parliamentary election on 23 December

Government must ‘secure’ polls in key DR Congo vote due next month: UN envoy

Peace and Security

A farmer in Dan Kada, Maradi region, Niger, 2011. Photo Credits: UN Photo/WFP/Phil Behan

Building climate resilience and peace, go hand in hand for Africa’s Sahel – UN forum

Peace and Security

Destroyed cars in Mogadishu after the last deadly attack carried out by Al-Shabab just over three weeks ago. Photo Credits: Stuart Price/ UN Photo

Somalis ‘will not be deterred’ by Friday’s terror attacks – UN Chief

Peace and Security

A woman stands in front of her home, which was demolished by local militia during violence in Tripoli. Many people, forced to flee their homes, are returning after the ceasefire. Photo credits: UNHCR/Tarik Argaz

Ceasefire holds in Tripoli, but core problems remain, says UN Libya mission chief

Peace and Security

Signing of the Libyan Political Agreement in Skhirat, Morocco, 17 December 2015. Photo: UNSMIL

As Libyan parties delay naming unity government, UN urges steps to end political divisions

Ban welcomes signing of declarations between DR Congo-M23

Peace and Security DRC

UN Deputy chief urges "temporary boost" to African forces in Somalia

Somalia Peace and Security

In Darfur, peace remains elusive

Darfur Peace and Security

Council backs AU peacekeepers for Central African Republic

Central Africa Republic Peace and Security

The roots of Abyei’s dangerous impasse