Nearly 70 countries leave UN chamber during Netanyahu speech
September 25, 2026
Nearly 70 country delegations left the UN General Assembly chamber or stayed away as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu began his speech.
Nearly 70 country delegations left the UN General Assembly chamber or stayed away as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu began his speech.
Rwanda’s Prime Minister, Dr. Justin Nsengiyumva, has called for African countries to have a meaningful role in decisions shaping the use and governance of artificial intelligence, saying they will be among those most affected by the technology’s development.
Technology leaders have warned the UN Security Council that rapidly developing artificial intelligence could create serious security risks and called for greater international cooperation.
Rwanda drives global climate action by advancing sustainable cooling, strengthening Kigali Amendment implementation, and preparing to host MOP38 in Kigali.
Rwanda’s growing carbon market is advancing climate finance, promoting green investment and creating new opportunities for sustainable development.
Rwanda prepares to host MOP38 in Kigali, bringing global partners together to advance ozone protection, climate action and sustainable cooling solutions.
The 21st Kwita Izina brings together 22 Namers to celebrate mountain gorillas while highlighting conservation, tourism and community benefits.
Rwanda is advancing biodiversity standards to help businesses manage nature-related risks, strengthen resilience and create new opportunities for investment and growth.
The programme, launched on July 15, 2026, will run until 2029. It will focus on helping farmers build climate-resilient agricultural systems so that crops can better withstand the effects of climate change.
UN chief António Guterres calls for global AI safeguards, warning that technology is advancing rapidly and requires responsible governance to protect humanity.
