African leaders' appeal for peace talks was rejected by the Ukrainian president

African leaders’ appeal for peace talks was rejected by the Ukrainian president

Cafe: The heads of African countries met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in the capital Kiev and appealed to Russia for peace talks, which Zelensky rejected. According to global media reports, African leaders discussed with the Ukrainian president in Kiev about ending the war with Russia, but the Ukrainian leader rejected peace talks until Russia…

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African delegation arrived in Ukraine for peace agreement, Russia launched missiles

African delegation arrived in Ukraine for peace agreement, Russia launched missiles

Members of the African Peace Delegation South African President Ramaphosa arrived in Kiev today to negotiate a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine, but Russia fired missiles. He is accompanied by four presidents of African countries and three representatives who will meet with President Zelenskiy. Upon the African delegation’s arrival in Kiev, they were greeted…

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Participation of Afghan Taliban in Norway Peace Forum

Participation of Afghan Taliban in Norway Peace Forum

Oslo Peace Forum Officials from Afghanistan’s Taliban government visited Norway this week, where they participated in a peace forum. Taliban officials met with civil society representatives and diplomats. A two-day annual summit on diplomacy in war and peace was held in Oslo. Norwegian Foreign Minister Anniken Heutfeldt said that Norway had invited three bureaucrat-level officials…

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Incoming General Assembly President to prioritize ‘Peace, Prosperity, Progress and Sustainability’

Incoming General Assembly President to prioritize ‘Peace, Prosperity, Progress and Sustainability’

Ambassador Dennis Francis – who has had a nearly 40-year-career – will take the helm of the UN’s main policy-making body, starting in September.  He was elected by acclamation during a ceremony in the iconic General Assembly Hall at UN Headquarters in New York.  Promoting meaningful dialogue  The General Assembly consists of all 193 UN…

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Security Council urged to step up on financing for AU peace operations

Security Council urged to step up on financing for AU peace operations

Briefing ambassadors on Africa Day, Under-Secretary-General Rosemary DiCarlo presented the latest UN report on securing predictable, sustainable and flexible resources for AU-led peace support operations mandated by the Council. The changing nature of conflict in Africa has forced the partners to adapt their operations in response to new and evolving challenges. Secure funding stream “The…

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Ceasefire in Sudan could ‘pave the way’ to peace talks

Ceasefire in Sudan could ‘pave the way’ to peace talks

“Lives and infrastructure are being destroyed, and the security situation is impeding the delivery of humanitarian aid,” said Volker Perthes, the UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Sudan, briefing the Security Council on Monday about recent developments. Five weeks since the eruption of fighting between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF)…

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UN envoy reports on progress towards Yemen peace agreement

UN envoy reports on progress towards Yemen peace agreement

Ambassadors were briefed by UN Special Envoy Hans Grundberg, who reported on his ongoing engagement with representatives from the internationally-recognized Government, which is backed by a Saudi-led coalition, and opposing Houthi rebels, as well as regional and international actors. Mr. Grundberg said he was encouraged by the positive and detailed discussions, noting that all interlocutors…

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Putin and Zelenskiy willing to meet with African leaders for peace deal

Putin and Zelenskiy willing to meet with African leaders for peace deal

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa says that Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelenskiy have expressed their willingness to meet with African leaders for a preliminary peace agreement. According to the foreign news agency, the details of this agreement have not been made public. Ukraine has clarified its position and asked that all Russian military forces leave…

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Human rights ‘best antidote’ to advance peace, Security Council hears

Human rights ‘best antidote’ to advance peace, Security Council hears

Ambassadors met to examine the Council’s efforts towards building trust that leads to sustainable peace, in light of current and emerging threats.  “Full compliance with human rights is the best antidote to the inequalities, unaddressed grievances and exclusion which are often at the root of instability and conflict,” said Mr. Türk, speaking via videolink from…

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