South African guns for top job at ATU

South African guns for top job at ATU

Cynthia Lesufi is looking to be the next secretary-general of the African Telecommunications Union. Seasoned ICT policymaker and diplomat Cynthia Lesufi is the first woman contesting for the role of secretary-general (SG) of the African Telecommunications Union (ATU), for the 2027-2030 term. Established in 1977, the ATU is a specialised agency of the African Union…

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Africa: Governance Failures, Not Just Guns, Driving W/Africa’s Growing Crises – Experts Warn

Africa: Governance Failures, Not Just Guns, Driving W/Africa’s Growing Crises – Experts Warn

Abuja — Experts and peacebuilding stakeholders have raised the alarm that governance failures, weak state institutions, and exclusionary politics, not armed violence alone, are fuelling the wave of instability sweeping across West Africa. They stressed that restoring lasting peace and security in the region will depend on inclusive governance, stronger regional collaboration, and community-driven solutions….

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Africa: Governance Failures, Not Just Guns, Driving W/Africa’s Growing Crises – Experts Warn

Africa: Long After the Guns Fall Silent, Conflict-Related Sexual Violence Leaves Lasting Scars

Sexual violence in conflict is a tactic of war, torture and terror. It does not only devastate survivors but also tears apart families and communities. The trauma, shame and stigma are borne by victims, not perpetrators – echoing across generations. In 2024 alone, the UN verified around 4,500 cases of conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV), though…

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