South Africa foiled Ghana’s bid at the AU to put xenophobic attacks in South Africa on the October mid-year agenda, pushing instead for a continent-wide migration summit. South Africa has thwarted a bid by Ghana to place xenophobic violence in the country on the agenda for the African Union’s Mid-Year Coordination Meeting in October. Ghana…
Rwanda has signed the African Union Convention on Ending Violence Against Women and Girls, becoming the ninth African Union (AU) member state to join the landmark treaty. ALSO READ: Nduhungirehe attends AU executive council session on Agenda 2063 priorities The convention was signed on Tuesday, July 28, by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International…
Gender-based violence in Africa is often treated as a legal, social or policing problem. But these responses don’t fully address the conditions that shape the lives of women facing violence or the conditions they face in recovery. Based on their expertise in law, the criminal justice system and their relationship with social justice issues, Azwihangwisi…
Political violence refers to the use of force by groups pursuing political goals. It can include attacks on civilians, armed clashes, riots and explosions, all of which cause obvious and immediate harm. But the effects of political violence can continue long after the violence itself has ended. The immediate effects of war, such as poverty,…
Ambassador Tammy Bruce Deputy Representative of the United States to the United Nations New York, New York AS DELIVERED Keep up with the latest headlines on WhatsApp | LinkedIn Thank you, Madam President, and congratulations on the DRC’s presidency, and I appreciate your remarks that you just delivered. And of course, a thank you to…
The Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf expresses deep concern over the escalating violence in and around El Obeid, North Kordofan State, and the continued deterioration of the security and humanitarian situation across the Republic of Sudan. The Chairperson calls on all parties to immediately cease hostilities, exercise maximum restraint,…
For the first time in history, adults aged over 60 now outnumber children under five – and are projected to outnumber all youth by 2050. Older women are the fastest-growing demographic globally. Yet, when it comes to preventing violence, they are often overlooked. World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on 15 June aims to shine a…
The Gambia has become the first African country to ratify the African Union Convention on Ending Violence Against Women and Girls, marking a major milestone in the country’s efforts to advance women’s rights and strengthen protections against gender-based violence. The historic ratification took place on Wednesday, 10 June 2026, after members of the National Assembly…
Threats and deadly conflict over migration are spreading fast in South Africa. This is hugely worrying and could result in widespread injury and killings, as it has in the past. The region’s investment prospects could be dimmed too, due to perceptions of political instability. The need for effective responses is real and urgent. The death…
Nearly 10,000 cases of conflict-related sexual violence were recorded worldwide last year – more than double the previous year’s figure – as rape, sexual slavery and abduction were deployed as weapons of war across Africa, the Middle East, Europe and the Caribbean. Releasing the UN’s annual report on Friday, Special Representative Pramila Patten said the…
