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Japan and the UN just launched three projects bringing AI-powered healthcare, digital government tools, and conflict resolution to Ghana. The $1.5 million investment targets some of the country's biggest challenges with cutting-edge solutions.
Hundreds of former fighters in Nigeria just completed a rehabilitation program designed to counter violent extremism with education, job training, and hope. The initiative shows how addressing the roots of conflict can create pathways out of violence.
After weeks of intense fighting, Israel and Lebanon entered a 10-day ceasefire at midnight on April 17, giving families on both sides their first peaceful night in over a month. The UN is calling the pause a potential doorway to lasting peace negotiations.
Warring parties in the Democratic Republic of Congo just took a major step toward ending decades of bloodshed. An interim peace monitoring agreement signed in Switzerland brings new hope to millions affected by the long-running conflict.
Governor Seyi Makinde quickly stepped in to prevent a brewing leadership crisis in Nigeria's Oyo State Assembly, bringing divided lawmakers back together. His decisive intervention ended an impeachment attempt and restored calm to the state legislature.
A Swiss peace center, backed by Norway's billion-dollar investment over 25 years, has quietly helped end wars from the Philippines to Ethiopia. The discreet diplomacy saved thousands of lives and shows how behind-the-scenes work can achieve what public negotiations cannot.
Pope Leo XIV is visiting Bamenda, the heart of Cameroon's years-long separatist conflict, to lead an unprecedented interfaith peace gathering. Separatist fighters declared a three-day ceasefire in honor of his arrival.
After more than three decades of conflict, Mizoram has signed a historic peace agreement with its last active militant group, officially ending insurgency in the Indian state. Forty-three fighters will lay down their weapons and rejoin society this month.
Pope Leo XIV arrived in Cameroon Wednesday for a four-day peace mission to a region torn by nearly a decade of separatist conflict. The papal visit marks a significant diplomatic effort to bring reconciliation to communities affected by the ongoing crisis.
When Pope Leo XIV arrived in Cameroon's conflict zone, armed separatist groups did something remarkable: they laid down their weapons for three days. The symbolic ceasefire offers a glimpse of hope in a region torn apart by nearly a decade of violence.
Pope Leo XIV arrived in Cameroon to massive crowds, bringing a message of peace to a region torn by nearly a decade of conflict. Separatist groups declared a three-day truce for his historic visit to the anglophone conflict zone. #
Israeli and Lebanese diplomats met face-to-face in Washington for the first time in decades, launching what could become comprehensive peace negotiations. Despite ongoing conflict, both nations committed to direct talks aimed at ending their 78-year state of war.
African leaders gathered in Accra this week to turn a groundbreaking 2022 declaration into real action that could save thousands of civilian lives. When explosive weapons hit populated areas, 90% of victims are civilians, but experts say this harm is entirely preventable.
After more than 30 years of conflict, Mizoram has officially ended its last active insurgency with a historic peace agreement that brings 43 fighters home. The deal promises development, cultural recognition, and lasting peace for the Hmar community in northeastern India.
Two families in Bengaluru couldn't agree on who should keep four adorable kittens, so they called the police. What could have been a messy neighborhood feud turned into a heartwarming story of compromise.
Nearly a decade after Colombia's historic peace agreement, the country has formalized nearly 4 million hectares of land for rural communities while over 11,000 former combatants continue building peaceful lives. As Colombia heads into presidential elections, the UN celebrates democratic gains while pushing for continued progress on the groundbreaking 2016 peace framework.
Soccer star Jorginho publicly apologized to pop singer Chappell Roan after discovering she wasn't involved in an incident that upset his young daughter. The misunderstanding ended with grace from both sides and a commitment to stop online hate.
Israel and Lebanon will start peace negotiations next week, marking a potential breakthrough in regional relations. Prime Minister Netanyahu called it a chance for a "historic and sustainable peace agreement" between the two nations.
Forty-two members of a Maoist rebel group in India voluntarily surrendered to police, handing over three dozen weapons and choosing peace over conflict. Among them were senior commanders who had spent decades in armed struggle.
India's Mizoram state will sign a historic peace agreement on April 14 with its last remaining militant group, bringing complete peace to the region after four decades of conflict. Forty-three former insurgents will transition to civilian life as the agreement closes a chapter that began in the mid-1980s.
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