Although the MEDCAP was not WPS-led, it demonstrates how WPS efforts continue to evolve in Africa, with the commitment to empower women remaining central to building lasting peace.

President Trump speaks as from left, Rwanda’s Foreign Minister Olivier Nduhungirehe, Vice President Vance, Secretary of State ...

On June 27th the foreign ministers of Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo stood in the Oval Office next to Donald ...

Since joining the project, Rabeca has exceeded the original goal by creating eight safe spaces — places for protection, ...

Bringing together African Ambassadors and key stakeholders, the event focused on "Culture of Peace and Security in Africa: The Quest for Stewardship and Cooperative Engagement". The meeting provided a ...

With peace returning to Maidoti and Gbelebu communities in Ovia South-West Local Government Area after a communal clash, the state government has donated relief materials worth N20m to the people ...

Building on the commitments of UNSCR 1325, 2024 marked a pivotal shift toward strengthening local women's organizations and positioning them as key actors for inclusive peace. At the core of the ...

Ambassador Kingsley Amafibe, Project Director (Africa) of the 100 Most Notable Peace Icons initiative, praised the honorees for their impactful roles. "It is with immense excitement that we ...

The Horn of Africa, home to the eight countries of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), is a region deeply affected by conflict, political instability and economic hardships ...

Similarly, Radio Waumini in Kenya encourages listeners to embrace a peaceful co-existence in the community and society as a whole. In one of its programs titled “Amani Imani Peace and Faith,” the ...

Among Africa's eight regional economic communities, ECOWAS is the most effective in preventing or resolving crises of war and governance.Over years, its members made ECOWAS their forum for setting ...

We would like to mobilise institutions to prioritise peace building and through innovative partnerships and new financial mechanisms. This is a call for action." Akin-Olugbade said in opening remarks.