Displaced residents in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo on Saturday expressed hope that President Felix Tshisekedi’s participation in the Russia-Africa Summit could open new avenues […]
Tag: Peace
Ethiopia: Mahama urges African-led solutions to peace, security challenges
By Francis Kobea Tandoh Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama, who is also the Chairperson of the Tana Forum Board, has called for an African-led solution […]
‘Best way to create peace is to prepare for war’ – Hegseth defends Trump military spending plan
US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth urged senators to approve President Donald Trump’s $87.6 billion supplemental funding request on Tuesday, saying the military needed immediate […]
South Sudan: Children lead Yambio’s call for peace
The event brought together elders, traditional chiefs, artists, women, youth leaders, civil society organizations and government representatives As the rhythmic beat of traditional drums filled […]
UN envoy urges parties to ‘stay the course’ towards peace in eastern DR Congo
The new head of the UN mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has urged parties to the peace processes for the volatile […]
Roundup: Calls for peace, social cohesion resonate in South African townships ahead of anti-immigration protests
With days to go before planned anti-immigration demonstrations across South Africa on June 30, many residents in Johannesburg’s townships say they have no intention of […]
Petro calls for peace ahead of tense presidential runoff in Colombia… then breaks into dance with performers
Colombian President Gustavo Petro urged voters to reject violence ahead of Sunday’s presidential runoff, saying the country must choose ‘future peace’ over ‘future bloodshed.’ Speaking […]