Africa: UN Peacekeeping Can Work in a Fractured World – If There Is Political Will

Africa: UN Peacekeeping Can Work in a Fractured World – If There Is Political Will

In an era marked by geopolitical fragmentation and rising global tensions, United Nations peace operations face unprecedented challenges – but senior officials told the Security Council on Tuesday that with renewed political will and strategic adaptation, these missions remain indispensable tools for conflict resolution and protection of civilians worldwide. Under-Secretary-General Jean-Pierre Lacroix and Assistant Secretary-General…

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Africa: UN Peacekeeping Can Work in a Fractured World – If There Is Political Will

Africa: General Assembly Approves $5.4 Billion UN Peacekeeping Budget for 2025-2026

The General Assembly on Monday approved a $5.38 billion budget for UN peacekeeping operations for the 2025-2026 fiscal year, down slightly from the previous year, as delegates wrapped up weeks of negotiations amid warnings about persistent funding challenges. Acting on the recommendation of its Fifth Committee (Administrative and Budgetary), the Assembly endorsed the budgets for…

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