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A top United Nations official for Africa told the Security Council that pirate groups in the Gulf of Guinea “are adapting to changing dynamics both at sea and in coastal areas” and said criminal networks may be shifting to “less risky and more profitable” activities. UNIFEED

General Assembly adopts 11 draft resolutions, promoting United Nations cooperation with several regional, international organizations.

Adopting annual resolution, delegates in General Assembly urge immediate repeal of embargo on Cuba, especially amid mounting global food, fuel crises.

Speakers stress combating illicit trade in natural resources that fuels conflict, at Security Council briefing on Democratic Republic of Congo, Great Lakes.

With 143 votes in favour, 5 against, General Assembly adopts resolution condemning Russian Federation’s annexation of four eastern Ukraine regions.

With 143 votes in favour, 5 against, General Assembly adopts resolution condemning Russian Federation’s annexation of four eastern Ukraine regions.

Maria de Jesus dos Reis Ferreira, Permanent Representative of the Republic of Angola to the UN, addresses the general debate of the 77th Session of the General Assembly of the UN (New York, 20 - 26 September 2022).

Incoming President urges Member States to forge solutions through solidarity, sustainability, science, as General Assembly begins seventy-seventh session.

Adopting resolution 2648 (2022) by 10 votes in favour, 5 abstention, Security Council renews mandate of expert panel, eases arms embargo on Central African Republic.

After a two-year hiatus, the voluntary repatriation of refugees from Angola to their home Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has started again. It had been on hold since 2020 when the COVID-19 pandemic led to the closure of the border between the two countries. UNTV CH