Keywords: Security Council


Macky Sall withdraws from race to become UN secretary-general

Former Senegalese President Macky Sall has withdrawn his candidacy to become the next secretary-general of the United Nations, saying he hopes his decision will help the Security Council identify a candidate capable of securing broader support. His announcement on October 17 followed an inconclusive......

UN Report on the Moroccan Sahara Signals a New Phase in Autonomy Negotiations

The United Nations’ latest report on the Moroccan Sahara points to a renewed diplomatic effort focused on the practical arrangements needed to reach a negotiated settlement, according to an analysis published by the Policy Center for the New South (PCNS). The report, submitted by UN Secretary-General......

UN Secretary-General Race Faces Major Setback as All Seven Candidates Draw Permanent Member Opposition

The contest to choose the next United Nations secretary-general has encountered a significant obstacle after all seven declared candidates received at least one negative assessment from a permanent member of the Security Council, raising the prospect of new contenders entering the race. The outcome......

Moroccan Consulate in Orly Vandalized as French Authorities Investigate Suspected Polisario Supporters

ORLY, France — The Consulate General of Morocco in Orly has condemned damage to its premises following an incident reported overnight on October 15–16, with French authorities investigating the case and three of the five alleged suspects reportedly arrested. In a statement issued on October......

Rebeca Grynspan faces dual veto threat in race to succeed UN Secretary-General António Guterres

Rebeca Grynspan, the head of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), has emerged as a leading contender to succeed António Guterres as UN secretary-general, but her bid faces a significant obstacle after two permanent members of the Security Council opposed her in an informal......

UN Security Council strongly condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia

The United Nations Security Council has strongly condemned what it described as continuing and escalating Houthi attacks against Saudi Arabia, particularly strikes targeting civil aviation infrastructure and the energy sector that reportedly caused civilian deaths and injuries. In a statement issued......

UN Extends Haiti Arms Embargo for Another Year as Gang Violence Persists

The United Nations Security Council has renewed its arms embargo and targeted sanctions on Haiti for another year, while opening the door to measures against individuals involved in the illicit exploitation of the country’s natural resources. The resolution, introduced by the United States and......

MINURSO Mandate: Washington Consults Experts Ahead of Crucial UN Security Council Vote

With the United Nations Mission for the Referendum in the Moroccan Sahara (MINURSO) approaching a key deadline, the United States is gathering expert assessments to help shape its position ahead of the Security Council’s upcoming decision on the mission’s future. According to Africa Intelligence,......

Moroccan Sahara Dispute: Algeria Warns UN Security Council Ahead of Key Resolution

Algeria has renewed its opposition to any United Nations Security Council decision that it believes would recognise Morocco’s sovereignty over the Moroccan Sahara, as diplomatic discussions continue ahead of an expected resolution on the long-running regional dispute. Addressing the UN General......