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PRESS RELEASE: Kenya¡¯s Fallen Peacekeepers to be Honoured as UN Marks International Day of Peacekeepers
The United Nations will honour two Kenyan peacekeepers among 68 military, police and civilian personnel who paid the ultimate price in the line of duty, as the world marks the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers on 5 June 2026.
Guterres highlights Africa¡¯s leadership in speech to summit in Nairobi
Africa continues to advance and demands investment at scale, justice in global systems, and partnerships grounded in respect, UN Secretary-General Ant¨®nio Guterres said on Tuesday.
As Gaza¡¯s fragile ceasefire frays and humanitarian conditions deteriorate, a senior UN envoy warned the Security Council on Thursday that delays in implementing the Council-backed transition plan for the enclave will only increase suffering and undermine recovery.
United Nations agencies have moved swiftly to support efforts to contain the latest Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), delivering emergency medical supplies, protective equipment and logistics support.
From AI-powered transit systems to digital twins and flood-proof parks, cities are embracing technology at an unprecedented scale. But as innovation accelerates, experts warn that inclusion, trust and security will determine who truly benefits.
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