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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.

Zainab Gbala
Peace and Security

Zainab Gbla: The Peacekeeper who planted seeds of hope wins UN Woman Police Officer of the Year award

Chief Superintendent Zainab Gbla, a Sierra Leonean working with the UN Peacekeeping Mission in Abyei, is transforming lives in one of Africa's most fragile regions.
Zainab Gbala
Peace and Security

Zainab Gbla: The Peacekeeper who planted seeds of hope wins UN Woman Police Officer of the Year award

Chief Superintendent Zainab Gbla, a Sierra Leonean working with the UN Peacekeeping Mission in Abyei, is transforming lives in one of Africa's most fragile regions.
Dr. Omar Alieu Touray, President of the ECOWAS Commission
Peace and Security

ECOWAS at 50: Our focus remains peace, security and prosperity

Social Protection Dr. Omar Alieu Touray, President of the ECOWAS Commission, says the body is stronger now than ever.
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.

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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

Major General Anita Asmah was appointed as the Head of Mission and Force Commander of the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF).

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

GhanaShe 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.

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

peaceThe urgent need for collective action to safeguard peace in an increasingly volatile world.
A group of men.

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

Sierra LeoneIn 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.
A man.

South Sudan: the world’s youngest nation at a crossroads

South SudanThirteen years since becoming an independent state, South Sudan faces profound humanitarian challenges.
Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in Abuja, Nigeria.

ECOWAS at 49: Successes in regional integration, despite emerging challenges

ECOWASInterview with Ambassador Abdel-Fatau Musah, ECOWAS Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security.
Philemon Yang of Cameroon, President-elect of the 79th session of the UN General Assembly.

Philemon Yang of Cameroon elected President of upcoming General Assembly session

CameroonThe UN General Assembly on Thursday elected by acclamation Philemon Yang, former Prime Minister of Cameroon, President for its seventy-ninth session which gets underway in September.
Colonel Ghislaine Léa Yangongo

Colonel Léa Yangongo: Inspiring women to join and thrive in the military in the Central African Republic

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Maryam Bukar Hassan

Amplifying the message of peace through poetry

peacebuildingI use my voice to champion social justice, such as girl-child rights, maternal health, and peace
Sierra Leone President Julius Maada Bio delivers the keynote address at the inaugural African regional conference on Autonomous Weapons Systems.

Unregulated Autonomous Weapons Systems pose risk to Africa

Sierra LeoneAmbassador Lansana Gberie of Sierra Leone warns of a new arms race that could divert important resources away from peacebuilding and sustainable development
Major Ahlem Douzi is presented with the United Nations Trailblazer Award by Chef de Cabinet Courtenay Rattray at a special ceremony.

Justice officer from DR Congo mission wins UN Trailblazer award

MONUSCOThe UN’s second Trailblazer award for Women Justice and Corrections Officers has gone to Major Ahlem Douzi, an officer with the UN’s peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO).
A member of an Explosive Ordnance Disposal team brushes sand off a mortar shell during a demonstration held by the United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) in Mogadishu, Somalia.

Many African nations are making progress in the rule of law

peaceUN Assistant Secretary-General for the Office of Rule of Law and Security Institutions, Alexandre Zouev, acknowledges progress amidst global tensions and challenges within countries
Panelist at the discussion on WPS.

Advancing the Women, Peace and Security Agenda

Women Peace and SecurityGhanaian women push for an increase and strengthening of the meaningful participation of women peacekeepers as they explore the WPS agenda.