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The U.N. Security Council on Monday approved a U.S. plan for Gaza that authorizes an international stabilization force to provide security in the devastated territory and envisions a possible future path to an independent Palestinian state. Russia, which had circulated a rival resolution, abstained along with China on the 13-0 vote. The U.S. and other…
The UN Secretary-General called on Wednesday for action to prioritize Africa, urging the world not to turn its back on the continent. António Guterres was speaking at UN Headquarters in New York following the ninth conference between the global body and the African Union (AU). The high-level talks focused on progress in implementing cooperation frameworks…
As the Second World Summit for Social Development continued in Doha on Wednesday, governments warned that global progress risks stalling unless social protection, equality and peace are prioritised – and backed with political and financial commitment. Delegates from all regions reaffirmed that social justice and peace are inseparable, calling for stronger safety nets, poverty reduction…
Nairobi — President William Ruto on Thursday held a telephone conversation with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, during which the two leaders discussed efforts to end ongoing conflicts across Africa and strengthen Kenya-Germany bilateral cooperation, particularly in labour mobility and skills exchange. According to a statement from State House, the discussion focused on regional peace and…
The National Counterterrorism Centre (NCTC), Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), on Tuesday reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to continental peace and collective security. The ONSA made this known at a “Capacity Building Workshop and Preparatory Meeting for the Retreat of the Peace and Security Council (PSC) Committee of Experts of the African Union (AU)”,. In…
The Vice President, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has indicated that Africa must take full charge of its peace and security agenda to secure its future. She said the continent could no longer afford to be a bystander in global affairs and must instead act as a confident and proactive force. This was contained in a…
Around 676 million women lived within 50 kilometres of deadly conflict last year – the highest figure since the 1990s. That’s one of the key findings of the UN Secretary-General’s annual report on Women, Peace and Security (WPS) published on Monday. The report highlights the role that women play as peacemakers, describes how conflict affects…
Addis Ababa — Ethiopia has reaffirmed its firm commitment to advancing lasting peace and stability across Africa. The commitment was highlighted during the opening of the 17th edition of the international training on post-conflict stabilization and reconstruction, currently underway in Addis Ababa. The workshop was organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Romania in…
The neighbours have agreed to an immediate ceasefire after a week of cross-border violence. Pakistan and Afghanistan have agreed to stop fighting, after talks in the Qatari capital, Doha. Cross-border violence in the past week or so marked the most serious escalation since 2021, when the Taliban returned to power in Afghanistan. Islamabad accuses Kabul…
