In Focus
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.
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 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.
Making the ‘Pact for the Future’ a Pact for Peace
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The urgent need for collective action to safeguard peace in an increasingly volatile world.
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In an exclusive interview, the Sierra Leonean President maintains that the Security Council’s current configuration is outdated and does not adequately serve Africa’s interests.
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Momentum in post-conflict peacebuilding in Africa
Peace buildingConflict resolution
UN peacekeeping task enters a new phase
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A new partnership brings in troops and dollars
AfricaWorld Bank
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and World Bank Group President Jim Yong Kim Conclude Historic Mission to Africa’s Great Lakes Region, Pledge Commitment to Implement Peace, Security and Economic Development
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Africa Renewal goes behind the scenes at United Nations Headquarters during the 67th UN General Assembly