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Nicholas ‘Fink’ Haysom, a key figure in South Africa’s constitutional process and a United Nations diplomat, died on 18 March 2026 in New York City after a short illness. He was 73 and serving as the UN special representative for South Sudan. Haysom leaves behind his wife Delphine, five children and a sister.

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The Hip Hop Institute 4 Peace has established the #KickRacism global anti-bias alliance ahead of the 2026 World Cup, in collaboration with the United Nations Permanent Forum on People of African Descent. The initiative responds to the removal of anti-bias and zero-tolerance messages from stadium platforms and clean zones at the event. It emphasizes links between racial justice and gender equity during Women’s History Month.

US President Donald Trump stated that the Board of Peace will one day oversee the United Nations to ensure it operates properly, while supporting the strengthening of the UN. The remarks were made at the inaugural high-level conference of the Board of Peace in Washington on February 19, 2026, attended by Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto and leaders from other countries.

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United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has warned of a potential financial collapse due to unpaid fees. In a rare letter to all 193 member states, he urged governments to honour their mandatory payments or consider overhauling the UN’s financial rules to avoid further disruption. Despite more than 150 member states having paid their dues for 2025, total arrears have climbed to US$1.56 billion – double the amount recorded in 2024.

Former President Michelle Bachelet delivered a 30-minute speech at Congreso Futuro 2026 in Santiago, highlighting United Nations achievements and advocating for Security Council reform amid her candidacy for Secretary-General. President Gabriel Boric announced he will formalize her bid. Bachelet stressed the need for multilateralism in a transitioning world.

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Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty met with UN Personal Envoy to Sudan Ramtane Lamamra on Tuesday to emphasize preserving Sudan's unity and state institutions. The talks addressed Egypt's stance on the ongoing crisis as a prelude to the fifth Consultative Mechanism meeting in Cairo on Wednesday. Egypt voiced unwavering support for Sudan during a delicate phase in its history.