Vol 39 No 22 | UNITED NATIONS Annan and Africa 6th November 1998 African wars and American funds top the list of the Secretary General's problems for the next three years Nearly two years into the job, United Nations Secretary General Kofi Annan has implemented tough cost-cutting reforms while winning back some of the organisation’s diplomatic kudos. Yet sadly...
Vol 39 No 22 | UNITED NATIONS From the 38th floor 6th November 1998 Among the staff, Kofi Annan is the most popular Secretary General to date. Helped by his open manner and attention to detail, Annan's rapport with staff stems from his 30-year...
Vol 39 No 16 | UNITED NATIONS Another Congo crisis 7th August 1998 New claims emerge that the UNHCR financed arms shipments to Mobutu's soldiers As a new rebellion from the east gets under way in Congo- Kinshasa, more questions are being asked about the role of the office of the United Nations...