UN Secretary-General
Coverage of UN Secretary-General in the Nexus archive.
- UN Chief Condemns Russia’s Deadly Kyiv Barrage, Says Attacks on Civilians Must Stop
UN Secretary-General António Guterres condemned Russia’s deadly missile and drone attack on Kyiv and called for a ceasefire. Ukraine urged faster air defense deliveries and tougher sanctions on Moscow.
- UN Secretary-General visits Haiti as gang violence soars
UN Secretary-General António Guterres visited Haiti amid escalating gang violence that has displaced 1.5 million people and killed 2,300 this year. His visit included a stop at the headquarters of a new UN-backed gang-suppression force and a meeting with Prime Minister Alix Didier-Fils-Aimé, who faces pressure to hold elections.
- A new deal
A peace deal between the US-Israel and Iran, brokered by Pakistan, aims to end a three-and-a-half-month war. The agreement, confirmed by US President Donald Trump and Iran, will remove economic barriers like the Strait of Hormuz blockage and involve a signing in Geneva under Pakistan’s leadership.
- UN chief praises ceasefire framework between Washington and Tehran
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres praised a reported ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran, calling it a 'critical step' toward resolving the conflict through diplomacy. The deal includes an immediate and permanent ceasefire, reopening the Strait of Hormuz, and a framework for further negotiations, with both sides confirming its completion and the end of military operations.
- UN Secretary-General appoints Nigerian as Special Adviser on Africa
The UN Secretary-General has appointed a Nigerian, Ms. Eziakonwa, as Special Adviser on Africa. She previously held positions in several African civil society organizations.
- Ukraine: EU, Germany summon Russian envoys after Moscow tells diplomats to leave Kyiv
The EU and Germany summoned Russian diplomats to protest attacks on Kyiv and Moscow's order for diplomats to leave the city. The UN secretary-general also rebuked Russia during a session addressing global conflicts.
- Selection of the UN Secretary-General
A 2026 analysis of the UN Secretary-General selection process reveals that despite reforms aimed at increasing transparency, decision-making power remains concentrated within the UN Security Council, particularly among its five permanent members.
- UN urges ‘all parties’ to respect navigation in Strait of Hormuz
The UN Secretary-General has called on all parties to respect freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway for global trade. The UN is emphasizing the importance of maintaining open maritime routes in the region.