Security Council Report

The UN arms embargo on Darfur is due to expire on Saturday and would need to be extended by the UN Security Council. The German daily taz reports on the deadline, amid the Sudan war in which the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces is fighting the army. Discussion touches on the United Arab Emirates' alleged role, and links to Libya, Colombia and Puntland.

The Acting Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process delivered remarks at the United Nations Security Council on the Secretary-General's report on implementation of Resolution 2334, which concerns Israeli settlement activity. The briefing came as part of the Council's regular monitoring of the resolution, adopted in 2016, amid continued concern over settlement expansion and the broader prospects for a two-state solution.

Andriy Kovalenko, head of Ukraine's Center for Countering Disinformation under the National Security and Defense Council, has submitted his resignation. He had held the post since January 2024. Kovalenko said he remains involved in national security work and cognitive confrontation with Russia. It is not yet known who will replace him as head of the center.

The President of the UN Security Council briefed reporters on the process for electing the next Secretary-General. The briefing outlines how the Council's recommendation will move to the General Assembly, with member states weighing candidates for the UN's top job. Diplomats and observers are watching closely for signs of regional rotation and the pace of selection.

Four European countries have voiced support for India's long-standing campaign to secure a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council. India has pushed for reform of the council for decades, arguing its current membership does not reflect today's world. European backing adds momentum to India's case, though the report does not name the countries involved.

A latest UN Security Council straw poll has reportedly left Costa Rican economist Rebeca Grynspan as the leading contender in the race for Secretary-General, though some observers suggest a candidate not yet in the contest could still emerge as the eventual winner. The development is fueling debate about how the selection process works and who is best placed to lead the United Nations.

The UN Security Council is holding a media stakeout at UN headquarters addressing peace and security in Africa, along with other matters. Reporters are expected to hear from diplomats following the council's consultations. The briefing comes amid ongoing attention to conflicts across the continent, with cameras and viewers following the session live around the world.

France spoke to reporters at the United Nations Security Council about the situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo during a media stakeout. The remarks come as the Council continues to follow ongoing insecurity in eastern DRC, where armed groups have displaced large numbers of people and drawn repeated international attention.

Rebeca Grynspan of Costa Rica is gaining ground in the contest to become the next United Nations Secretary-General, according to a report by The Diplomatic Insight. The race to succeed António Grio Guterres has drawn growing attention as candidates compete for support from the Security Council and regional groups. Grynspan, a former UN under-secretary-general and Costa Rican vice president, is seen as a leading contender, though the selection process remains uncertain.

The contest to succeed António Grosso as UN Secretary-General has narrowed, with Costa Rican economist Rebeca Grynspan, currently head of UNCTAD, reportedly one of two leading candidates. The selection, which requires Security Council consensus and faces a likely veto from a permanent member, traditionally rotates among regions, with Eastern Europe and Latin America both in contention. Observers say the final choice could hinge on geopolitical bargaining.

Nigeria has renewed its call at the UN General Assembly for reform of the Security Council and greater African representation. The country's daily briefing also reports that Nigerian states collected 5.15 trillion naira in internally generated revenue in 2025, a rise of 40.93%, and that Nigeria and the United States signed a new cooperation framework.