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The World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General said today that COVID-19 remains a global health emergency, even though, as the world enters the fourth year of the pandemic, “there is no doubt we are in a far better situation now than we were a year ago, when the Omicron wave was at its peak.” WHO

As armed groups, coups d’état destabilize West Africa, Sahel, role of United Nations Regional Office key in consolidating democracy, speakers tell Security Council.

Giovanie Biha, Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General for West Africa and the Sahel, told the Security Council, “Despite efforts by national security forces and international partners, insecurity has again deteriorated in large parts of the region.” UNIFEED

General Assembly adopts $3.4 billion programme budget for 2023, approves permanent shift to annual cycle, concluding main part of Seventy-Seventh Session.

General Assembly adopts 33 resolutions recommended by its Fourth Committee, including renewal of UNRWA mandate until 30 June 2026.

Elections in central African countries show significant progress, but Security Conditions could disrupt democratic strides, briefers tell Security Council.

General Assembly lauds success of Law of Sea Convention, but deplores sea-level rise, lack of support for small island nations, increased maritime risks.

General Assembly lauds success of Law of Sea Convention, but deplores sea-level rise, lack of support for small island nations, increased maritime risks.

Noon briefing by Stephanie Tremblay, Associate Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.

Briefing Security Council on work overseeing Mali sanctions, 2374 Committee Chair says list has been updated for first time since 2017.