United Nations — Because the United Nations held its first-ever Peacebuilding Week (June 22-26), UN officers and developmental companions gathered at Egypt’s Everlasting Mission on June 23 to carry a dialogue on the primary query that emerged from the 2025 Peacebuilding Structure Evaluate (PBAR): “How can international commitments to peacebuilding translate into tangible outcomes on…
By Jacob Bogage and Parisa Hafezi WASHINGTON/DUBAI, Might 22 (Reuters) – Iran’s overseas minister met his Pakistani counterpart on Friday to debate proposals to finish the U.S.-Israeli battle, Iranian media reported, with Tehran and Washington nonetheless at odds over Tehran’s uranium stockpile and controls on the Strait of Hormuz. Two days after presenting the Iranians…
The African Union Fee will convene the Chairperson’s seventeenth Excessive-Degree Retreat on the Promotion of Peace, Safety and Stability in Africa from 21 to 22 Could 2026 in Libreville, Republic of Gabon. Held below the theme “Powering Ceasefires, Nationwide Dialogue and Reconciliation for Sturdy Peace,” the Retreat will convey collectively AU Excessive Representatives, Particular Envoys,…
By Maya Gebeily, Maayan Lubell and Catherine Cartier BEIRUT/JERUSALEM, Could 12 (Reuters) – Whereas Washington and Tehran argue over a deal to finish the assaults on transport which can be shaking the world financial system, Iran’s strongest ally Hezbollah and Israel are stepping up a drone battle in Lebanon – on digital camera – that’s…
Nairobi — The African continent finds itself at a pivotal juncture in 2026. Whereas internet hosting among the world’s fastest-growing economies and a vibrant, youthful inhabitants, Africa’s progress has been overshadowed by a myriad of safety challenges. Taking a panoramic view from the insurgencies within the Sahel, to the catastrophic battle in Sudan and the…
By Lili Bayer BRUSSELS, April 20 (Reuters) – The Board of Peace’s lead envoy for Gaza advised Reuters on Monday that he was “pretty optimistic” a plan for disarmament of Hamas and different militant teams in Gaza may be agreed however cautioned that it’ll nonetheless take time. “We have had some very severe discussions with…
ANTALYA, April 18 (Reuters) – Egypt is working carefully with Pakistan on a framework aimed toward securing a long-lasting peace between the U.S. and Iran, International Minister Badr Abdelatty mentioned on Saturday. He mentioned Egypt, Turkey, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia had been coordinating a broader regional effort targeted on stopping renewed escalation and laying the…
Pope Leo XIV’s first official journey to Africa has began with a captivating cease in Algeria. Right here the pontiff’s go to to the Grand Mosque of Algiers is an try and strengthen Christian-Muslim relations. The cease can be to pay homage to Saint Augustine, founding father of the order that he’s a member of….
The Secretary Common of the Anglican Communion, the Rt Revd Anthony Poggo, has shared his Easter Message for 2026. It encourages church buildings of the Anglican Communion to share God’s ‘reward of peace’ with the world, and take heed to the voice of church buildings in locations of battle. The Secretary Common’s Easter Message: ‘Peace…
Addis Ababa — Ethiopia has assumed the Chairship of the African Union Peace and Safety Council for April 2026, marking its first time main the Council since rejoining it in April 2025. The nation is about to formally start presiding over the Council’s agenda on April 7, 2026. The chairship can be inaugurated with a…