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November 26, 2025 UN
The main news of the day at the UN and around the world: a state of emergency due to drought in Somalia, peacebuilding resolutions, World Sustainable Transport Day, the selection of candidates for the post of UN Secretary-General.
Drought in Somalia
Somalia is experiencing rapidly worsening droughtFor the fourth consecutive rainy season, rainfall has been extremely poor, reservoirs have emptied, vast swathes of the country are without water, and millions of people are at risk of starvation and displacement. UN humanitarian agencies warned on Wednesday. On November 10, the Federal Government of Somalia officially declared a state of emergency and appealed to the international community for assistance. The situation continues to deteriorate, according to the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA).
Maintaining peace
The UN General Assembly and Security Council today adopted agreed resolutions on the Review of the Peacebuilding Architecture. These decisions reaffirm the commitment to strengthening the UN's effectiveness in sustaining peace. Meanwhile, the UN Secretary-General's Peacebuilding Fund reported exceeding the $1 billion mark in approved funding for programs since 2020. However, approximately $500 million remains needed to implement the 2020–2026 strategy. The fund currently supports more than 50 countries.
Sustainable transport
Transport is vital for connectivity, trade, economic growth, and employment. However, the transport sector is also a significant source of greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution. A balance must be achieved between sustainable transport development and economic growth. In this regard, the UN General Assembly, at the initiative of Turkmenistan, declared the 2023 UN Sustainable Transport Strategy on November 26 World Sustainable Transport DayIn addition, December 10 marks the launch of the UN Decade of Sustainable Transport.
Election of the General Secretary
On the eve, the President of the UN General Assembly and the President of the Security Council – the two main organs of the United Nations – officially launched the process of selecting the next Secretary-General, sending a letter to member countries inviting them to nominate candidates. As a reminder, the current UN chief's term expires at the end of 2026. According to the UN Charter, the Secretary-General is appointed by the General Assembly on the recommendation of the Security Council.
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