insert_link World US calls on UN Security Council to not let Hamas “off the hook” The United States has urged the UN Security Council to ensure Hamas is held accountable while pushing to end the Gaza war. The Security Council convened again to address the ongoing conflict. This follows the ICC's arrest warrants for Israeli leaders Netanyahu and Gallant. Jody Jacobs reports from the UN in New York. today26 November, 2024
insert_link World Israel could be on the verge of a ceasefire deal with Hezbollah New reporting suggests Israel could be on the verge of a ceasefire deal with Hezbollah in Lebanon - following months of fighting. An agreement could be reached as soon as Tuesday, when the Israeli cabinet next meets. Mitch McCann reports: today26 November, 2024
insert_link Local LAC Project Through EU Funding Promotes and Protects the Rights of Marginalized San Communities VERGENOEG/GOBABIS, OMAHEKE REGION – The Legal Assistance Centre (LAC), with support from the European Union (EU), is proud to announce the commencement of a five-day field-based paralegal training programme aimed at empowering San communities across Namibia through legal capacity building and promoting community safety. This training, scheduled for November 19–23, 2024, in Gobabis and Vergenoeg in the Omaheke Region, is part of a series of interventions coordinated by LAC to […] today20 November, 2024
insert_link Africa South African government continues to mediate peace in the Democratic Republic of Congo The South African government continues its efforts to mediate peace in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Sudan. Addressing the media, International Relations and Cooperation minister, Ronald Lamola, said government supports ongoing negotiations and diplomatic solutions to resolve the conflict in the DRC. According to Lamola, government is also working with global partners to address the humanitarian crisis and help bring lasting peace to Sudan: today13 November, 2024
insert_link Uncategorized UN Considers Resolution Urging Ceasefire and Aid Access in Sudan The UN Security Council is reviewing a British-drafted resolution urging Sudan’s rival factions to end hostilities and permit safe, unrestricted aid deliveries across borders and conflict zones as per Reuters. Conflict broke out in April 2023, stemming from a power struggle between the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces, leading to a severe displacement crisis worldwide. today12 November, 2024
insert_link Africa DRC and Rwanda officials to meet in Luanda Government and military officials from the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda are set to meet in the Angolan capital of Luanda to hash out an agreement that seeks to end the M23 conflict in the east of the DRC. The agreement known as the Luanda Process seeks to end a conflict that has claimed thousands of lives and displaced over 2 million people since 2021. today30 October, 2024
insert_link Africa DRC and Rwanda to implement M23 ceasefire plan The Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda have agreed to implement activities aimed at ending an armed conflict led by the M23 rebels in the east of the DRC. The foreign ministers of both countries met in the Angolan capital of Luanda and agreed to end the conflict which started in 2021. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa. today14 October, 2024
insert_link Africa DRC ceasefire for humanitarian aid is a small step forward – what must happen next for peace By Delphin R. Ntanyoma, University of Leeds The United States has negotiated a truce so humanitarian assistance can be given to more than seven million people, including children, caught in the grip of the conflict in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The initial cessation of hostilities was for two weeks. It was extended by a further two weeks. Armed conflicts […] today26 July, 2024
insert_link World Zelensky urges West to do more for ‘fair peace’ after D-Day By Stuart Williams and Aurelia End President Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday urged the West to do more to achieve a fair peace as Ukraine battles the Russian invasion and expressed confidence that Kyiv would emerge victorious in the conflict. One day after Western leaders descended on northern France to mark the 80 year anniversary of the D-Day landings in World War II, Zelensky addressed the […] today7 June, 2024
