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For over a year, a group of United Nations peacekeepers from Ghana led by Captain Esinam Baah regularly patrolled the “blue line” or the demarcation line between Lebanon and Israel, and visited neighbourhoods in the area, checking in with local families and making sure they were safe. In 2022, Baah was one of the 173 Ghanaian women peacekeepers who served in the UN Interim Mission in Lebanon. She was also […]

The African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) and the United Nations Joint Working Group (JWG) on Human Rights Due Diligence Policy (HRDDP) on Sunday, convened to discuss critical areas for the implementation of the United Nations HRDDP in ATMIS. The meeting particularly focused on the protection of civilians for the Phase 2 of ATMIS drawdown. Co-chaired by the Head of ATMIS, Ambassador Souef Mohamed El-Amine, the Deputy Special Representative […]

Women in Bor, Jonglei State have concluded a three-day leadership dialogue on the need to increase women’s participation in the permanent constitution making process and how to ensure a gender responsive electoral process. The discussion also centered around women’s role in conflict management and the ongoing peace process in line with the United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace, and Security. Issues discussed revolved around whether serving in […]

Kenya and India have signed five memoranda of understanding to enhance bilateral relations. President William Ruto said forging stronger ties with India will be instrumental in advancing Kenya’s Bottom-Up Empowerment Transformation Agenda. The President said Kenya stands to gain significantly from India’s progress in technology, agro-industrial transformation, universal healthcare provision, slum upgrading, affordable housing programs and the digital economy revolution. Speaking during bilateral talks with President Droupadi Murmu and Prime […]

Afrobarometer (www.Afrobarometer.org), Africa's leading survey research organisation, is set to make a significant impact at the 2023 UN Climate Change Conference (COP28) by spotlighting the voices of African citizens captured in its recent Pan-Africa Profile (https://apo-opa.co/3GtUEYt) on climate change. This underscores the organisation's commitment to fostering a more inclusive and informed global conversation on climate action. “In amplifying the voices of African citizens, we aim to bring a nuanced understanding of […]

On December 5 (December 4, EST), the Draft Resolution “The Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons in All Its Aspects,” submitted by Japan together with Colombia and South Africa and co-sponsored by 86 countries, was adopted by consensus in the Plenary Meeting of the United Nations General Assembly. The draft resolution underlines the importance for States to prevent, combat and eradicate illicit trade in small arms and light […]

The Republic of Madagascar held a presidential election on November 16 and its High Constitutional Court has declared Mr. Andry Nirina RAJOELINA as the winner on December 1. Japan welcomes that the presidential election was conducted calmly and peacefully in general. Japan hopes that under the leadership of President-elect Rajoelina, Madagascar will make further progress in its efforts for further development as a democratic nation, including confidence-building measures for dialogue […]

In a world often plagued by headlines of strife and discord, it is heartening to shine a light on a story of hope and transformation. Nestled in the heart of Nigeria's Niger Delta region, Canon (www.Canon-CNA.com) has provided essential support to the dedicated philanthropist, Moses Oruaze Dickson, offering necessary guidance and expertise to illuminate the path to positive change. Oruaze’s journey resonates with the very essence of transformation. Born and […]

Burundi’s National Assembly should address significant shortcomings in the landmark 2016 law against gender-based violence (GBV) and inconsistencies in other relevant legislation to ensure effective prevention, protection and justice for survivors, Amnesty International said today in a new briefing. “While Burundi’s 2016 GBV law was a milestone achievement, it falls short of regional and international best practice. It introduced important improvements, including a consent-based definition of rape and the prohibition of […]