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Peace and Security

This beat covers conflict resolution, peacekeeping, and peacebuilding activities; women’s involvement in peace and security; and efforts by individuals and governments to finally ‘Silence the Guns’ in Africa.

Residents of the Kanyaruchinya camp near Goma flee on Sunday - fighting has overwhelmed the capital of North Kivu province.
Peace and Security

Caught in the crossfire: The human toll of conflict in eastern DRC

DRC WFP calls for international intervention as displacement and hunger reach crisis levels.
Major General Anita Asmah was appointed as the Head of Mission and Force Commander of the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF).
Peace and Security

Major-General Anita Asmah of Ghana appointed as UN’s first African woman Force Commander

Ghana She will lead UNDOF that is mandated with maintaining ceasefire between Israel and Syria.
Parfait Onanga-Anyanga, Special Representative of the Secretary-General to the African Union and Head of the United Nations Office to the African Union.
Peace and Security

Making the ‘Pact for the Future’ a Pact for Peace

peace The urgent need for collective action to safeguard peace in an increasingly volatile world.
A group of men.
Peace and Security

Maada Bio makes Africa’s strong case for reforms of the UN Security Council

Sierra Leone In an exclusive interview, the Sierra Leonean President maintains that the Security Council’s current configuration is outdated and does not adequately serve Africa’s interests.

Editor Picks

Zara Ellie, a dedicated mother and entrepreneur, leading the 'Hanoune' Savings and Internal Lending Community meeting in Koudoul, Chad, where members unite to foster financial growth and solidarity.
Peace and Security

Thriving societies need social cohesion, justice and inclusion — Ms. Nell Bolton

CRS staff addressing the community in Hashaba village, West Darfur, Sudan.
Peace and Security

Inclusive peacebuilding: Empowering women as agents of peace

Prof. David Francis
Peace and Security

As a UN Security Council member, Sierra Leone will promote peace, security and good governance in Africa

Army Spc. Angel Laureano holds a vial of the COVID-19 vaccine. Photo: Lisa Ferdinando
Health

Why AU should push for equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines

Ms. Aïssatou Hayatou

Silencing the Guns campaign kicks off in 2020

— Ms. Aïssatou Hayatou, ‘Silencing the Guns’ operations manager

A peacekeeper on the UN base in Kida, Mali, where they ensure the security of the civilian population.

Work in progress for Africa’s remaining conflict hotspots

Insecurity persists in the DR Congo, Somalia, South Sudan, Nigeria, Central African Republic, Mali and Libya

Commitment to a “zero-child army” trumps differences during Juba conference

Commitment to a “zero-child army” trumps differences during Juba conference

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President Salva Kiir (right) of South Sudan with leader Riek Machar.

UN chief welcomes decision to delay formation of South Sudan unity government

Peace and Security
UN Female Police Officer of the Year, Major Seynabou Diouf of Senegal.

I hope my award will inspire African women and girls

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Says Major Seynabou Diouf, recipient of 2019 UN Female Police Officer award

UN Female Police Officer of the Year, Major Seynabou Diouf of Senegal.

Senegalese police officer serving in the DRC awarded 2019 UN Female Police Officer of the Year

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Félix Antoine Tshilombo Tshisekedi, President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, addresses the general debate of the General Assembly's seventy-fourth session.

DR Congo President outlines vision for a ‘more representative’ UN Security Council

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Taban Deng Gai, First Vice-President of the Republic of South Sudan

South Sudan ‘heading towards lasting peace and stability’, UN General Assembly told

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Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed Farmajo, President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, addresses the general debate of the General Assembly's seventy-fourth session.

At UN, Somalia’s President spotlights country’s progress, but cautions eradicating terrorism ‘will not be easy’

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A United Nations peacekeeper in Mali interacts with children in the Mopti region of the West African country. (July 2019)

African cooperation on peace ‘increasingly strong’, Security Council told

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Ibrahim Boubacar Keita, President of the Republic of Mali, addresses the general debate of the General Assembly’s seventy-fourth session.

Mali President outlines achievements and challenges since 2015 peace deal

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Faustin Archange Touadera, President of the Central African Republic, addresses the general debate of the General Assembly’s seventy-fourth session.

Central African Republic President says country ‘remains fragile’, despite progress on peace deal

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