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Graphic on the process of selecting the UN secretary general and past leaders of the world body.

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How is the UN secretary-general chosen?

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How is the UN secretary-general chosen?

  • This file photo taken in July 2015 shows Burundian soldiers withdrawing from the restive Cibitoke neighbourhood in Bujumbura. Picture: AFP.

    UN Security Council asks for UN police options for Burundi

    The United States had been concerned about linking the United Nations efforts to broker peace in Burundi.

    2237 days ago
  • Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka has called on the film industry to make a greater contribution to gender equality. Picture: UN

    Mlambo-Ngcuka calls for gender equality in film industry

    Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka has called on the film industry to make a greater contribution to gender equality.

    2794 days ago
  • FILE: UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon. Picture: AFP.

    UN summit to tackle multiple crises

    On the sidelines, US officials plan to lobby allies for assistance to help defeat Islamic State.

    2794 days ago
  • FILE: Leonardo DiCaprio has been named a UN Messenger of Peace to raise awareness about climate change. Picture: Facebook.com

    DiCaprio named UN Messenger of Peace

    Leonardo DiCaprio has been named a UN Messenger of Peace to raise awareness about climate change.

    2799 days ago
  • The UN special envoy for West Africa said insecurity in Nigeria had left the country at a crossroads. Picture: AFP.

    Boko Haram blamed for 18 civilian attacks

    The UN special envoy for West Africa said insecurity in Nigeria had left the country at a crossroads.

    2869 days ago
  • Boko Haram leader Abubakar Shekau. Picture: CNN

    UN blacklists Boko Haram leader

    The militant group was described in the UN listing as an affiliate of al-Qaeda.

    2883 days ago
  • Syrian refugees walk among tents at Karkamis’ refugee camp on 16 January, 2014 near the town of Gaziantep, south of Turkey. Picture: AFP.

    Effectiveness of UN Syrian aid questioned

    More than nine million Syrians are in need of humanitarian assistance.

    2926 days ago
  • Former United Nations Secretary General Kofi Anan. Picture: AFP.

    Annan: Africa should reduce inequality

    The former UN secretary says African governments should work harder to reduce inequality.

    2931 days ago
  • FILE: UN called for an immediate halt to the vicious fighting and the appalling killing of South Sudanese civilians. Picture: AFP.

    UN urges Kiir to help end violence

    More than 1 million people have fled their homes since fighting erupted in December.

    2939 days ago
  • FILE: The sanctions are aimed at forcing an end to violence in South Sudan. Picture: AFP.

    UN considering S.Sudan sanctions

    The sanctions are aimed at forcing an end to violence in the country.

    2945 days ago
  • The US refused to grant visa to Hamid Abutalebi because of his connection to the 1979-1981 Tehran hostage crisis. Picture: Wikimedia Commons.

    Iran asks UN to act on US ban

    The US refused to grant a visa to Hamid Abutalebi due to his connection to the Tehran hostage crisis.

    2946 days ago
  • FILE: Thousands fled a gun battle as Chadian troops sought to escort a convoy of Muslim civilians on Tuesday. Picture: AFP.

    Thousands flee gun battle in CAR

    The mainly Muslim Seleka rebel coalition seized power in the country a year ago.

    2954 days ago
  • Parliament Speaker and newly-appointed interim president of Ukraine, Olexandr Turchynov. Picture: AFP.

    Ukraine threatens military action

    The acting president warned of military action after pro-Russian separatists ignored an ultimatum to leave.

    2955 days ago
  • FILE: The UN is trying to urgently evacuate 19,000 Muslims from Bangui and other parts of the CAR. Picture: AFP

    UN aims to evacuate Muslims from CAR

    The UN is trying to urgently evacuate 19,000 Muslims from Bangui and other parts of the CAR.

    2967 days ago
  • FILE: Sudan People’s Liberation Army (SPLA) soldiers celebrate alongside internally displaced people outside the UN base in Malakal. Picture: AFP.

    S Sudan humanitarian crisis may worsen

    The UN states more than 1 million people have been displaced since 15 December.

    2967 days ago
  • Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas signs a request to join 15 United Nations agencies at his headquarters in the West Bank city of Ramallah on 1 April. Picture: AFP.

    Abbas signs global pact to press Israel

    Palestinians hope the pact will give them a stronger basis to appeal to the International Criminal Court.

    2968 days ago
  • A man holds a Venezuelan national flag next to a barricade during an anti-government demo in Caracas on 21 February 2014. Picture: AFP

    Venezuela: Elias Jaua meets Ban Ki-moon

    Venezuela’s foreign minister will meet the UN’s Ban Ki-moon amid calls to ease the nation's worst unrest.

    2999 days ago
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