United Nations Radio

UN and Africa - a weekly 15-minute radio programme on political, social, economic and other developments related to Africa.

GA President and staff

- The United Nations General Assembly concluded its general debate this week at the ministerial level. The high-level debate, with presidents and prime ministers ended last Friday, but not without some drama as the grouping of Southern African states prevented de facto President Andry Rajoelina of Madagascar from addressing the General Assembly.

Red Cross gives aid to conflict victims in North Darfur

Red Cross in Darfur

- The International Committee of the Red Cross is providing food to thousands of people affected by fighting in and around the Korma region in North Darfur, Sudan. Red Cross spokesperson in Khartoum, Saleh Dabbakeh, says the people are also receiving household items such as kitchen sets, tarpaulins, blankets, mats, soap, jerrycans and buckets.

World leaders take on tragedy of maternal deaths

African mother and baby

- With half a million mothers dying in pregnancy or as they give birth, world leaders this month announced a $5 billion health care package to end this human tragedy. UN Radio's Diane Bailey reports on the initiative led by British Prime Minister Gordon Brown who calls these needless deaths a neglected tragedy.

Producer/Presenter:Derrick Mbatha
Editor:Diane Bailey
Production Assistant:Sandra Guy
Studio Engineer:Rosie Starr