"REGIONAL ORGANIZATIONS"

UN Secretary-General António Guterres said, “the rule of law is foundational to the United Nation,” reiterating that the Security Council has “a vital role in upholding it.” UNIFEED

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

The United Nations top official for Central Africa said contesting of election results in the region “is very often done peacefully. But in other cases, however, this contestation takes violent forms such as the events that we saw recently in São Tomé and Príncipe and Chad.” UNIFEED

Speakers call for greater cooperation among counter-terrorism committees to combat evolving global threats, as subsidiary body chairs brief Security Council.

The 9th Global Forum of the UN Alliance of Civilizations concluded its works today in Fez, Morocco. UNIFEED

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

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.

Briefing by Paulina Kubiak, Spokesperson for the President of the 77th Session of the General Assembly.

Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said, “There is a growing risk that the global economy will be divided into two parts, led by the two biggest economies – the United States and China.” UNIFEED