In an era marked by complex global challenges, nations are increasingly turning inward to address deep-seated domestic issues. The national dialogue, a powerful tool for fostering consensus and reconciliation, has emerged as a preferred mechanism for countries grappling with internal strife, economic stagnation, and social divides. This model, which brings together a diverse array of…
There must be a push for peace to end the war between Russia and Ukraine, but French President Emmanuel Macron is skeptical that Russian President Vladimir Putin is ready to resolve the conflict. “When I look at the situation and the facts, I don’t see President Putin very willing to get peace now,” Macron told…
Jake Lapham BBC News in Anchorage Watch: How the Trump-Putin summit unfolded in 82 seconds Donald Trump has said he would prefer a permanent peace agreement to end the Russia-Ukraine war over a temporary ceasefire. Writing on Truth Social after leaving a meeting with Russian leader Vladimir Putin in Alaska without reaching any deal, the…
Russia’s Vladimir Putin sounded positive Thursday on the eve of his talks with President Donald Trump in Alaska, saying he believed the American leader was making “quite energetic and sincere efforts” toward peace in Ukraine. A day ahead of their summit, Putin convened a meeting of advisers “to inform you about how the negotiation process…
The United States brokered the agreement, giving it leverage and business opportunities. There is a peace deal between Azerbaijan and Armenia, after nearly four decades of conflict. The final stage was brokered by US President Donald Trump in the White House. Crucial to the deal is a corridor to connect the main part of Azerbaijan…
Matt Murphy & Ned Davies BBC Verify Reuters Russia has more than doubled the number of drones and missiles fired towards Ukraine since President Donald Trump returned to the White House in January, a BBC Verify analysis has found, despite his calls for a ceasefire. Attacks had already been rising under former President Joe Biden…
The Political Affairs, Peace and Security Department (PAPS) of the African Union Commission, through its Gender Peace and Security Programme (GPSP) and FemWise-Africa Secretariat, in partnership with Nett4Peace and GIZ, successfully convened Member States in Benin for the Annual Coordination Meeting on the Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) Agenda, marking 25 years since UN Security…
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Addis Ababa — The African Union Peace and Security Council strongly condemned the announcement of the establishment of a parallel government in Sudan by the “Tasseel” coalition led by the Rapid Support Forces, announcing its rejection of the move. In a press statement following its 1292nd meeting on July 29, 2025, the Council called on…
– Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud is in Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, where he is attending a high-level summit of the African Union’s Peace and Security Council (PSC), a key body tasked with addressing conflicts across the continent. The summit, convened by the African Union (AU), focuses on the prolonged crisis in Libya,…
