Africa: UN Faces 'Race to Bankruptcy' As Guterres Unveils Sharply Reduced 2026 Budget

Africa: UN Faces 'Race to Bankruptcy' As Guterres Unveils Sharply Reduced 2026 Budget

The United Nations faces a "race to bankruptcy" unless Member States pay their dues in full and on time, Secretary-General António Guterres warned on Friday, presenting a sharply reduced $3.238 billion regular budget for 2026.

UN faces bankruptcy unless members pay dues on time

The United Nations is facing a severe financial crisis, with Secretary-General António Guterres warning of a “race to bankruptcy” unless member states pay their…

UN faces ‘race to bankruptcy’ as Guterres unveils sharply reduced 2026 budget

The United Nations faces a “race to bankruptcy” unless Member States pay their dues in full and on time, Secretary-General António Guterres warned on Friday, presenting a sharply reduced $3.238 billion regular budget for 2026.