Peace and Security

Elections in Liberia: UN-ECOWAS joint mission calls for peaceful electioneering period

All political actors urged to safeguard the hard-earned peace and national cohesion of the country
Lourena Gboeah in front of her home
Humanitarian Aid

Being a Black woman in the US

Reflections of a refugee and advocate
Jewel Taylor, Vice President of Liberia.
Economic Development

Liberia's Vice President Jewel Taylor calls for an African industrial revolution

In an interview with Africa Renewal, Ms. Taylor also discusses Liberia's development priorities.
Conflict Resolution

Uprooting the causes of conflicts

Momentum in post-conflict peacebuilding in Africa
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Africa defends democratic rule

“Zero tolerance” for coups, constitutional violations
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Security reform key to protecting women

Training, recruitment and prosecutions can reduce violence
Cover Story

Debt relief for post-war rebuilding

Liberia scores big, but the Congo and Côte d’Ivoire are still waiting
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Reforming Africa’s security forces

For armies and police that protect citizens, not abuse them
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After war, creating jobs for peace

Unemployment challenges stability in Liberia, Sierra Leone
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Safeguarding children from armed conflict

Progress in a few countries, but victimization still widespread
Cover Story

Investing in the health of Africa’s mothers

Many are too poor to survive childbirth
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Africa ending impunity for rights abuses

Former presidents of Liberia and Chad face trial
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Liberian woman breaks the ‘glass ceiling’

Ambitious agenda for President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf
Cover Story

Reintegration of ex-combatants

When war ends: transforming Africa’s fighters into builders
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Women: Africa's ignored combatants

Gradual progress towards a greater role in DDR
Podcast