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Africa: Statement By H.E. Amb. Bankole Adeoye, Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security, African Union Commission, On the Occasion of the Commemoration of the 2026 World Press Freedom Day, Under the Theme – ‘Shaping a Future At Peace’ – 3 May 2026, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

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Dear Fellow Africans: The African Union joins the global community in commemorating World Press Freedom Day 2026, observed annually on 3 May, marking the anniversary of the Windhoek Declaration of 1991, a landmark affirmation of the essential role of a free, independent, and pluralistic press in advancing democracy and sustainable development. This year’s theme, “Shaping…

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Africa: Nigeria Assumes Leadership of AU Peace and Security Council

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Nigeria is the only AU member state to have served continuously since its establishment in 2004. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced that Nigeria has assumed leadership of the African Union Peace and Security Council (PSC) for May 2026. The development marks Nigeria’s return to the leadership of the 15-member body for the first…

Trump “not satisfied” with new peace deal offered by Iran as standoff’s costs multiply

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The U.S. Embassy in Beirut has called on Lebanon’s government to further its engagement with Israel – and tacitly, to sideline the Iranian-backed group Hezbollah which, while designated a terrorist organization by the U.S. and Israel, has been a massive force in Lebanese politics for decades. “Lebanon stands at a crossroads. Its people have a…

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Africa: Boakai Urges Africa to Harness Youth Power for Sustainable Peace

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President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has called for urgent and coordinated action across Africa to invest in youth leadership, strengthen peace education, and expand opportunities for young people as a critical pathway to sustaining peace on the continent. Speaking on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at the 34th Africa Peace Awards organized by the Center for Africa…

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Africa: Mudavadi Calls for End to ‘Commercialization of Peace’ in Africa, Urges New Mediation Approaches

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Nairobi — Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has urged African nations to rethink their approach to conflict resolution, warning against what he described as the growing commercialization and privatization of peace initiatives globally. Speaking on Tuesday at the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) mediation reflection conference in Nairobi, Mudavadi said efforts to resolve conflicts in…

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Africa’s Path to Lasting Peace: Multilateral Security Cooperation

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Nairobi — The African continent finds itself at a pivotal juncture in 2026. While hosting some of the world’s fastest-growing economies and a vibrant, youthful population, Africa’s progress has been overshadowed by a myriad of security challenges. Taking a panoramic view from the insurgencies in the Sahel, to the catastrophic conflict in Sudan and the…

Witkoff, Kushner to head to new Iran peace talks in Pakistan, White House says

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Sports officials in four-time world champion Italy say the country is not interested in replacing Iran at the upcoming 2026 World Cup, following a suggestion of the move by a Trump administration official. Iran has not withdrawn from the World Cup, and the team is preparing to play in the championship taking place this year…

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Africa: Leo Xiv in Africa – Pope in Equatorial Guinea – ‘The Church’s Social Teaching Offers Guidance to All Who Seek Peace and Justice’

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Malabo — “It is always a joy to see places around the world where the Church is growing,” said Pope Leo XIV at a press conference on the flight from Luanda to Malabo in Equatorial Guinea, the last country on his first trip to Africa as Pope, where he was greeted with exuberant joy by…

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Africa: Dakar Hosts 10th Peace Forum Amid Rising Tensions Across Africa

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The Senegalese capital Dakar is hosting the 10th International Forum on Peace and Security in Africa on Monday and Tuesday – an anniversary edition taking place against a backdrop of major geopolitical shifts across the continent and competition over the continent’s resources. Thirteen years after its launch, the forum is being held in what organisers…

Oil nears 0 again as doubts grow about U.S.-Iran peace talks

Oil nears $100 again as doubts grow about U.S.-Iran peace talks

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Crude oil prices jumped Tuesday as doubts grow that the U.S. and Iran will meet for peace talks, stoking fears that the war in the Middle East will resume after the ceasefire ends tomorrow. Brent crude futures, the international benchmark, rose 3% to $98.37 per barrel by 1:55 p.m. ET. U.S. oil futures advanced nearly…