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Silencing the Guns in times of COVID-19: UN Chief’s call for global peace gains support in Africa

Parties to conflicts in many countries consolidate existing ceasefire or move toward laying down weapons

By António Guterres

Conflict Resolution

Tribal groups in Jonglei work to bury their differences and build peace

By UN Peacekeeping

Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed (left) and UN Women Executive Director Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka lead high-level mission to Mugunga Camp for internally displaced people, in Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Photo: UN News/Lulu Gao

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Wrapping up Africa trip, UN deputy chief vows to ensure displaced women return home in dignity

By UN News

Amos Wako, Ministre de la justice du Kenya : "L'Afrique a mûri et assume la responsabilité première de son développement et de sa destinée." Photo : ©Nations Unies

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'Africa has come of age'

General Assembly debates New Partnership, peace efforts

By Africa Renewal

Mr. Mohamed Ibn Chambas was elected executive secretary of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) by the region's heads of state, and took up his duties in February 2002. At the time, he was a member of parliament in Ghana, after previousl

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Building peace in West Africa

Mohamed Ibn Chambas: 'We are not shy about taking the initiative'

By Africa Renewal

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Ban welcomes 'peaceful and orderly' elections in Tanzania

By UN News

Children at a protection of civilians site in Juba, South Sudan, run by the UN Mission, perform at a special cultural event in March 2015. UN Photo/JC McIlwaine

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Fresh peace deal ‘first step’ in resolving South Sudan crisis – Security Council

By UN News

Former South Sudan Vice President Riek Machar (seated right) and Pagan Amum Okiech, representing the Former Detainees, sign the compromise peace agreement put forth by the Intergovernmental Authority on Development Partners Forum (IGAD) mediation in Addis

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South Sudan: UN chief looks forward to President Kiir’s endorsement of peace agreement

By UN News

Un soldat monte la garde devant un bureau de vote dans la capitale du Burundi, Bujumbura

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Ban urges parties in Burundi to refrain from violence during elections

By UN News

Female police officers from Rwanda arrive in Darfur, Sudan

Web Feature

Women, peace and security, 10 years on

By Marian Aggrey

Statement: Secretary-General urges implementation of Somali roadmap for unity, peace and stability

Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General

By Ban Ki-moon

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Setting foreign fighters on the road home

Repatriation of ex-combatants vital to securing regional peace

By Ernest Harsch

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Broadcasting peace: radio a tool for recovery

Unbiased information empowers communities after conflicts

By Mary Kimani

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Pledging peace at Great Lakes summit

In a region emerging from war, cooperation remains a challenge

By Michael Fleshman

Cover Story

Wanted: jobs for Africa’s youth

Seeking urgent solutions for armies of young unemployed

By Gumisai Mutume

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Seeking peace with justice in Uganda

International charges filed against northern rebel leaders

By Ernest Harsch

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