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Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has called for adequate African representation in the international system. The statement came during an event in Addis Ababa unveiling a special stamp collection for the United Nations 80th anniversary.

May 06, 2026 Iniulat ng AI

The U.N. Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues concluded its annual meeting last week with urgent recommendations on climate action and land rights, even as it grapples with severe funding shortfalls and doubts over its influence. The two-week gathering in New York highlighted ongoing challenges for the 25-year-old body, which advises the U.N. and member states on Indigenous issues. A new internal assessment underscored the gap between its recommendations and actual implementation by governments.

Hundreds of delegates are gathering at the United Nations in New York this week for the Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues, the world's largest meeting of Indigenous peoples. The forum's theme is ensuring Indigenous health in the context of conflict, addressing war, climate change, AI-driven extraction, and U.S. visa barriers. Experts highlight the interconnectedness of health, land, and sovereignty for Indigenous communities.

April 20, 2026 Iniulat ng AI

A month after Chile's government withdrew support, former President Michelle Bachelet presented her vision for leading the United Nations to its 193 member states on Tuesday, amid her bid to become the first woman secretary-general. Having arrived in New York on April 15, she prepared with a team of former Chilean foreign ministers, while facing high opposition expectations and criticism from the U.S. and local sectors.

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.

March 18, 2026 Iniulat ng AI

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.