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Jean-Pierre Lacroix, UN Peace Operations Chief, Visits the Central African Republic UN Peace Operations Under-Secretary-General Lacroix in Visit to the Central African Republic

Details: Category: English Media; Published: Wednesday, 03 December 2025 16:36; Written by Eager

Celebrity Media, based on news provided by the United Nations News Centre, reports: On 27 November, Lacroix met with the President of the Central African Republic, Faustin Archange Touadera, together with MINUSCA Head of Mission and Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General, Valentine Rugwabiza. The talks focused on the latest changes in the political process in the Central African Republic and the deployment of new tasks for the stabilization mission.

Lacroix emphasized that the long-standing “excellent partnership” between the United Nations and the Government of the Central African Republic is translating into tangible progress. He noted the significant achievements made by the country in consolidating stability, institutional development, and democratic elections, demonstrating a positive turning point. With the upcoming elections, he said that the United Nations and MINUSCA are prepared to face tough challenges and are committed to ensuring that the elections are conducted under the best possible conditions.

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UN Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations Jean-Pierre Lacroix visits the Central African Republic, reaffirming support for political process and election preparation

Jean-Pierre Lacroix, United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations, arrived in the Central African Republic on 26 November 2025 for a four-day working visit. The visit focuses on jointly assessing the current political process and election preparation with the Government of the Central African Republic and MINUSCA.

Lacroix stated: “Our communication with His Excellency the President once again demonstrates the strong cooperation between the Central African Republic and the United Nations. This cooperation is reflected in progress toward stabilizing institutions and advancing the electoral process. The United Nations and MINUSCA will continue to shoulder their responsibilities, even in the toughest environments, and fully support this process.”

Lacroix also reaffirmed the firm support of UN Secretary-General António Guterres and the entire UN system for the efforts of the Central African people. He said that the people are making real and difficult efforts for the future of their country, and the United Nations will continue to stand by them, consolidate existing achievements, and promote new progress.

Special Representative Rugwabiza also emphasized MINUSCA’s current mission priorities: while consolidating stability, creating a more favorable political future for the Central African people. She noted that the mission will continue efforts in dialogue, strengthening engagement with all parties, and ensuring that the improving security and political environment benefits the population.

This visit is seen as an important opportunity for the United Nations to promote peace and democratic progress in the Central African Republic, reflecting ongoing international attention and commitment toward stability. With elections drawing nearer, the outcomes of Lacroix’s visit are expected to have far-reaching impacts on future stabilization and political transition efforts.

Observation on the 10th UN Secretary-General Election: Who Is the “Perfect Ten” to Become the First Female Secretary-General?

Details: Category: English Media; Published: Friday, 21 November 2025 11:03; Written by Eager

Celebrity Media Foundation Analyst: The United Nations will elect its next Secretary-General next year for a five-year term beginning January 1, 2027. This marks the official activation of the race for the tenth UN Secretary-General. As the world remains entangled in the conflict in the Middle East, the US–China strategic rivalry, AI governance crises, and stalled climate negotiations, the UN is approaching a transition of power that is both subtle and perilous. The competition appears calm on the surface, but underneath lies intense geopolitical tension: major powers remain locked in mutual distrust; coalitions of smaller states demand a “decentralization of power”; and middle powers fear that a merely “symbolic” Secretary-General would accelerate the institutional hollowing of the UN.

In this atmosphere of confrontation and distrust, our analysis suggests that one name, initially considered an outsider, may rapidly move into the spotlight: Amina J. Mohammed.

In diplomatic circles in New York, her name is increasingly heard in discreet conversations. In Geneva, one diplomat even stated openly: “The media are focused on candidates backed by major powers, but the one who may ultimately prevail is likely her.”

Diplomats acknowledge that the election of the tenth Secretary-General will shape global governance for the next decade. Amid rising East–West antagonism, widening North–South divides, and escalating wars and displacement crises, member states are searching for a leader capable of maintaining a “minimally viable international order.”

Within this fragmented diplomatic landscape, a figure once seen as quietly influential has quickly become both the most credible and the most disruptive option: Amina J. Mohammed, UN Deputy Secretary-General. Many assumed she would continue serving as the “Number Two.” Yet today, governments—and members of the Celebrity Media Foundation Board—are recognizing a new reality: she may be the only candidate capable of preventing the institutional fragmentation of the UN.

A global momentum is already underway. During the 69th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW69) held at UN Headquarters this March, the “Women for Peace International Forum”—organized by the Celebrity Media Foundation on March 13 at the Delegates Dining Room—became a pivotal moment. Speaking at the forum, Bruce Knaz, former Chair of the UN NGO Committee, publicly emphasized that the next Secretary-General should be a woman.

The former chair of the UN Non-Governmental Organizations Committee said we need a female Secretary-General.

Knaz noted that global data shows measurable improvements in governance outcomes when women lead institutions. He therefore urged member states to seriously consider a female leader, to strengthen the UN’s legitimacy and advance gender equality in a rapidly changing world.

This is not merely rhetoric; it represents an emerging geopolitical intuition. The world can no longer afford leadership models inherited from the past. A powerful wave of international consensus is rising.

A female Secretary-General would not be a symbol, but a necessity. Four major contenders are currently in the race, but one is gradually drawing the center of attention. According to Celebrity Media observations, a four-pole landscape is emerging among potential candidates:

1. Costa Rica has officially nominated Rebeca Grynspan. She enjoys real political momentum but also faces clear opposition.
Her leadership is dynamic and compelling—but some major states view her as unpredictable.

2. On September 23, 2025, Chilean President Gabriel Boric announced the nomination of former president Michelle Bachelet, who previously served as UN High Commissioner for Human Rights.

3. The Celebrity Media Foundation believes that María Fernanda Espinosa Garcés—former President of the UN General Assembly (Ecuador)—has a strong track record and significant political influence. She is highly adept in volatile political environments.

4. Rafael Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), has expressed interest in entering the race. Several foreign ministers and former heads of government, still “undeclared,” are also assessing their prospects. Their potential influence is significant.

The greatest vulnerability in any Secretary-General campaign is a late start. Yet only one candidate stands out: no major controversies, no entrenched opposition, no strong factional reliance, and a robust operational record. That candidate is Amina J. Mohammed.

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Why does she emerge as the “optimal leader of the decade”? Because across every indicator of global instability, she remains the singular point of strategic stability.

She holds six decisive strengths:

1. Age 63: the ideal balance of experience and capacity
While many candidates are approaching or beyond 70, she combines maturity, energy, and diplomatic vision at their peak.

2. The only Deputy Secretary-General serving two full terms
She does not need to learn how the UN works—she already operates its core machinery.

3. Broad global acceptability
No entrenched opposition, and significant implicit support across regions.

4. Potentially the first woman Secretary-General in UN history
A historic but necessary evolution after nearly 80 years.

5. Influence-based diplomacy with real outcomes
She reduces tensions, reopens diplomatic channels, and preserves space for negotiation.

6. Unique reform expertise
She understands what to change quickly, what to adjust gradually, and what must not be disrupted.

Conclusion: She may not be perfect, but she is the leader who best aligns with current strategic realities. As the world approaches the historic possibility of electing the first female UN Secretary-General, Amina J. Mohammed stands as the most coherent, viable, and future-oriented option.

From pledges to action: Leaders push for faster climate progress at COP30

Details: Category: English Media; Published: Monday, 10 November 2025 15:05; Written by Eager

COP30 gets underway in Belém in the Brazilian Amazon.

By Felipe de Carvalho

COP30 opened in Belém on Monday with a clear message: the era of half-measures is over. Climate change is here, devastating communities and driving up costs, but solutions are within reach. Clean energy is surging, resilience saves lives, and cooperation can still bend the curve further.

“This is the moment to match opportunity with urgency,” said Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, calling for a decisive defeat of climate denial and faster action to keep the 1.5°C goal alive.

As negotiations begin at the annual two-week summit, held this year in a city at the mouth of the Amazon, UN climate chief Simon Stiell urged delegates not to “squabble”, but to focus on turning ambition into action.

“Your job here is not to fight one another – your job here is to fight this climate crisis, together,” he said. “This is the growth story of the 21st century – the economic transformation of our age.”

Cautious optimism as pledges rise

A sense of cautious optimism marked the first day of COP30, following the announcement that dozens of new national climate plans pushed the tally to 113 countries now committed to curbing global warming. Together, they represent nearly 70 per cent of global greenhouse gas emissions – a significant step forward in the race to keep temperatures in check.

A preliminary assessment by the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), which convenes the yearly COPs, suggests these pledges could cut emissions by 12 per cent by 2035. It’s progress, but not yet enough to guarantee the 1.5°C goal. The challenge now is turning promises into action at a pace that matches the scale of the crisis.

Emissions curve starts to bend

In his opening remarks, UN Climate Change Executive Secretary Simon Stiell said that commitments and agreements made by successive COPs were beginning to show impact, with the global emissions curve now starting to bend downward.

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He acknowledged that much work remains but highlighted that Belém – “home to the mouth of the mighty Amazon River” – can serve as inspiration.

“The Amazon is not a single river, but a vast system sustained by more than a thousand tributaries,” he said. “In the same way, implementation of COP outcomes must be driven by multiple streams of international cooperation.”

No country can go it alone

Mr. Stiell warned that “no national plan can solve this problem on its own,” stressing that no country can afford the economic shock of climate disasters that slash GDP by double digits.

“It makes neither economic nor political sense,” he said, “to stand idle while catastrophic droughts destroy crops and drive food prices sky-high.” He called it “unforgivable” that extreme weather continues to claim millions of lives when proven solutions already exist.

Among the key priorities for COP30, the UN climate chief highlighted:

A just and orderly transition away from fossil fuels
Tripling renewable energy capacity and doubling energy efficiency
Mobilizing $1.3 trillion annually for climate action in developing countries
Approving a global framework of adaptation indicators
Advancing the Work Programme on Just Transition and the Technology Implementation Programme

‘We cannot breach the 1.5°C limit’

In his opening address, President Lula warned that “climate change is not a threat to the future – it is a tragedy of the present.”

Citing Hurricane Melissa in the Caribbean and a tornado in Paraná, the President declared this “the COP of truth,” warning that denial and delay are no longer options. “We are moving in the right direction – but at the wrong speed,” he said. “Crossing 1.5°C is a risk we cannot take.”

He went on to call strongly for an end to climate denialism, underscoring that: “In the age of disinformation, obscurantists reject not only scientific evidence but also the progress of multilateralism. They control algorithms, sow hatred, spread fear, and attack institutions, science, and universities. It is time to impose a new defeat on denialists. Without the Paris Agreement, the world would be heading toward catastrophic warming of nearly 5°C by the end of the century.”

A path beyond fossil fuel dependence

President Lula pressed world leaders to adopt ambitious climate pledges and keep adaptation at the heart of national strategies. He called for “a roadmap for humanity to overcome, in a just and planned way, its dependence on fossil fuels, reverse deforestation, and mobilize the resources needed to do so.”

To back that vision, he announced a new fund to support energy transitions in developing countries, financed by revenues from oil exploration.

The Leaders’ Summit, held on 6 and 7 November in Belém, has already mobilized $5.5 billion for the Tropical Forests Forever Facility – a fund designed to reward nations for protecting rainforests. Other collective commitments include recognizing Indigenous land rights, quadrupling sustainable fuel production, and linking climate action to the fight against hunger, poverty, and environmental racism.

Bringing COP30 to the heart of the Amazon was, in Lula’s words, “a difficult but necessary task,” giving the world a chance to witness the realities of the planet’s most biodiverse biome—home to more than 50 million people and 400 Indigenous groups. “May the serenity of the forest inspire the clarity of thought needed to see what must be done,” he said.

‘COP of implementation, adaptation and science’

Meanwhile, André Corrêa do Lago, COP30 President, presided over the official opening of the summit following a musical performance by members of the Guajajara Indigenous People.

He urged delegates to make this the “COP of implementation, adaptation, and economic integration of climate policy – and above all, the COP that listens to and believes in science.”

He concluded by recognizing the crucial role of Indigenous Peoples as guardians of the Amazon, the region now at the centre of the world’s attention.

Celebrity Media Commentary: Peace Is Beautiful — But Action Has Never Been More Urgent

Details: Category: English Media; Published: Wednesday, 19 November 2025 08:52; Written by Eager

In the tranquil courtyard of United Nations Headquarters, the resonant chime of the Peace Bell sounded once more. This year’s International Day of Peace Bell Ceremony introduced a notable new scene: UN Secretary-General António Guterres and the President of the 80th General Assembly attended jointly and each rang the Peace Bell. Against the backdrop of escalating global conflicts and mounting pressure on the multilateral system, the rare joint appearance of the UN’s two highest political officials conveyed a powerful message—peace requires collective leadership, not ceremonial aspiration.

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Celebrity Media Commentary: Peace Is Beautiful, Yet It Demands Action

Since the inaugural commemoration of the International Day of Peace in 1982, the Secretary-General has traditionally been the one to ring the Peace Bell, symbolizing the international community’s commitment to peace. For more than four decades, the Bell’s chime has served as the United Nations’ annual reminder that peace is neither guaranteed nor permanent. This year, the joint appearance of the Secretary-General and the President of the General Assembly adds a new layer of political symbolism: in a fractured world, peace must be a shared burden.

At the ceremony, Guterres delivered unusually forthright remarks: “Peace will not come by chance—it is forged through courage, compromise, and, above all, action.” Such direct language is rare in diplomatic discourse. He urged the international community to “silence the guns,” revive diplomacy, protect civilians, and uphold the UN Charter. He went further, noting that the drivers of modern conflict extend far beyond the battlefield: “We must act—to address inequality, exclusion, hate speech, and the chaos of a destabilized climate. We must act—by investing in prevention, dialogue, and trust-building.”

These remarks echoed his recent warning to the Security Council: “Peace is never automatic. Peace demands action. And peace demands leadership.” Peace, he stressed, is not an autopilot setting but a responsibility borne by political leaders. Amid widening geopolitical rifts, he called out states undermining international law and the UN Charter, and urged the Council to demonstrate genuine unity—“because a united Security Council can make a decisive contribution to peace.”

Guterres also issued a call to action within the United Nations itself. Peacekeeping operations, he noted, are facing unprecedented complexity: climate-driven instability, transnational crime, technological confrontation, and information manipulation have reshaped the landscape of modern conflict. “Now is the time to continue adapting and reforming our peace operations,” he said. Peacekeeping must become more flexible and responsive rather than remain constrained by legacy frameworks.

For a brief moment, as the Peace Bell rang, one might forget the turbulence of the world. Yet the Bell itself does not bring peace—it merely reminds us that peace depends on human will and collective action.

The Secretary-General and the President of the General Assembly ringing the Bell shoulder to shoulder sent a clear message: in confronting shared global crises, peace requires stronger collective resolve, firmer political responsibility, and tangible, sustained action.

Peace is beautiful—but it demands action. That is the United Nations’ position, and the most sobering truth of our time.

UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina J. Mohammed: Address at the Doha Civil Society Forum

Details: Category: English Media; Published: Sunday, 09 November 2025 22:04; Written by Eager

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