MOSCOW | Xinhua | Russia has begun preparing a negotiating team for upcoming talks with the United States, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Thursday. The Kremlin spokesman confirmed that efforts were underway to form a delegation for upcoming negotiations with the United States, including on the situation in Ukraine. …
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How politics in Kinshasa combines with international power politics to undermine regional efforts for peace in DRC THE LAST WORD | Andrew M. Mwenda | Once again, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is on fire. This week, M23 rebels captured the strategic town of Goma and are now advancing on Bukavu. At …
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It will come into force on January 19 and happen in three stages DOHA | TASS | The radical Palestinian movement Hamas and Israel have reached an agreement on ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. TASS has gathered the main details about the deal. About the agreement – Hamas and Israel …
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KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The President of Rotary International, Stephanie Urchick says that peace is possible in all countries and that this is of great importance to the Rotary Organization. Urchick was speaking during a Peace Symposium at Makerere University, where a group of students graduated from the …
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CAIRO | Xinhua | In a region where turmoil has long been the norm, the cascade of events in the Middle East in 2024 has nevertheless shocked the world due to its intensity and complexity. The Israel-Palestine conflict entered the second year, leaving Gaza stranded in a dire humanitarian …
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Arua, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | As thousands of Christians gathered in prayer on Christmas Day, leaders in Arua City emphasized the importance of peace, love, and security during the holiday season. Given the city’s ethnic and religious diversity, both religious and security leaders urged the community to celebrate peacefully …
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COMMENT | Gertrude Kamya Othieno | On this UN World Science Day for Peace and Development, the theme “Why Science Matters: Engaging Minds and Empowering Futures” invites us to reflect on the vital role of science in our everyday lives, particularly in tackling global challenges such as climate change, public health, and …
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“African voices, African insights, and African participation must be brought to bear across the council’s deliberations and actions,” the UN chief said. UNITED NATIONS | Xinhua | UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Monday called for enhancing Africa’s effective representation in the United Nations Security Council to ensure the council’s “full …
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MOGADISHU, Somalia | Xinhua | The African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) on Friday lauded the invaluable contribution of women peacekeepers in the mission and across the globe to peace and security. The African Union Special Representative for Somalia and head of ATMIS, Mohamed El-Amine Souef, recognized the importance of …
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Fighting will not end peace talks but partition COVER STORY | THE INDEPENDENT | When President Yoweri Museveni received a delegation from the Gen. Abdel Fattah al-Burhan led Sudan’s Transitional Sovereignty Council recently, he told them to stop fighting their rival, Gen. Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo and seek peace through dialogue. …
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