Africa: 'Need for UN Has Never Been Greater,' UN Chief Says, Proposing Slimmer $3.3 Billion Budget for 2027

AllAfrica · 14 Oct 2026

[UN News] Amid climate disruption, an AI revolution, war and growing hunger, "the need for the United Nations has never been greater," Secretary-General António Guterres said on Tuesday, presenting a $3.3 billion programme budget proposal for next year - a cut of $40.8 million.