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Stuttgart, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s  Victor Ochen was recently one of three young leaders from Africa that briefed the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) on the role youth can play to promote peace on the continent. Ochen, United Nations Global Goals Ambassador for Peace and Justice and 2015 …

But what is its future in Uganda? Kampala, Uganda | RONALD MUSOKE | The International Criminal Court’s 20 year anniversary on July 17 has been a day of reflection for experts on justice and victims of injustice. As the day, which also marks the World Day for International Justice, was being …

On Jan.22 every year the French and German people commemorate the signing of the Franco-German friendship treaty which was aimed at establishing a relationship of trust between former hereditary enemies. Commemorating 54 years this year, In Uganda ambassadors Stephanie Rivoal of France and Peter Blomeyer of German hosted a peace …

Victor Ochen’s name was little known on a global scene until last year when he was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize.  At 34, he became the youngest African to be nominated for the prestigious global prize that was won by great historical figures like Martin Luther King.  Only coming …