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Ghana and the United States marked 65 years of Peace Corps partnership, honoring thousands of volunteers who've served in remote communities since 1961. The West African nation was the first country to welcome Peace Corps volunteers under a historic agreement between Presidents Kennedy and Nkrumah.
Twenty-nine Peace Corps volunteers just took their oath to serve communities across Ghana for the next two years, marking the latest chapter in a 65-year friendship between the United States and Ghana. These dedicated volunteers will work hand-in-hand with local communities on agriculture, health, and education projects that Ghanaians specifically asked for.
Sixty-three years ago today, President John F. Kennedy created the Peace Corps, sparking a volunteer movement that would span generations. More than 200,000 Americans have since served in 139 countries, proving that ordinary people can create extraordinary change. ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
The United States is creating a modern Peace Corps for technology, sending volunteers abroad to help developing nations adopt American artificial intelligence tools. The program aims to bring cutting-edge AI solutions to hospitals, farms, and schools worldwide starting this fall.
The Democratic Republic of Congo and M23 rebels have agreed on a detailed roadmap for peace talks, marking real progress toward ending decades of conflict in eastern Congo. The first formal ceasefire inspection since their November peace deal begins Monday in a region that has seen fierce fighting.
Nearly 40% of peace agreements fail within five years, but new research from Notre Dame reveals a powerful solution: international partners who stay engaged on the ground dramatically improve success rates. The deeper their involvement, the better the odds for lasting peace.
After more than 40 years of hostility, Israel and Lebanon have agreed to direct peace negotiations, marking a potential breakthrough in Middle Eastern relations. The 10-day ceasefire could lead to the first peace agreement between the nations since 1993.
A Catholic bishop is urging prayers for a historic peace agreement that could bring Hamas disarmament and Israeli withdrawal from Gaza. The deal aims to create a path toward Palestinian statehood and lasting peace in the region.
After 109 days and 2,300 miles on foot, 19 Buddhist monks and their dog Aloka arrived in Washington DC to share a message of unity with the nation. Their Walk for Peace culminates today with a free address at the Lincoln Memorial.
Despite global conflicts at post-WWII highs, 10 countries prove peace still thrives. The 2026 Global Peace Index reveals where safety and stability remain strong.
Ghana's New Patriotic Party will unite all presidential candidates in a peace pact this week to prevent divisions and ensure a peaceful leadership election. Former presidents and the National Peace Council are joining to commit every candidate to supporting whoever wins.
More than 50 Muslim and Christian leaders in Nigeria just made history by signing a peace agreement to heal religious divisions. This powerful show of unity comes at a crucial time for the nation.
Peace agreements with women negotiators last significantly longer than those without them, yet women's representation at peace talks has dropped from 23% to just 16%. New evidence shows how diverse diplomatic teams are charting more durable paths to peace around the world.
The University of Notre Dame is expanding its proven peace agreement monitoring work to help end a conflict that has displaced over 7 million people in Africa's Great Lakes region. The initiative will strengthen the fragile 2025 peace deal between the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda by connecting local voices to the peace process.
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.
Newly revealed documents show how a covert 1993 meeting between Israel's Shimon Peres and Jordan's King Hussein laid the groundwork for a historic peace treaty. The emotional exchange, released on the 10th anniversary of Peres's death, reveals two leaders racing against time to secure peace for future generations.
For the first time ever, Israeli and Lebanese military leaders sat down together at the Pentagon to build a path toward lasting peace. The groundbreaking talks aim to stabilize their shared border and move both nations closer to ending decades of conflict.
Former war enemies Vietnam and the United States are now working together to bring peace to Gaza, showcasing how reconciliation can transform global relationships. The countries elevated their partnership to the highest level in 2023, opening new doors for cooperation on everything from technology to peacekeeping.
Philip Noel-Baker won Olympic silver in 1920, then a Nobel Peace Prize in 1959 for his tireless work toward global disarmament. He remains the only person in history to achieve both honors.
In his debut Easter Mass, America's first pope urged world leaders to choose peace over conflict before thousands gathered at the Vatican. Pope Leo XIV announced a special prayer vigil for peace while continuing his vocal opposition to global wars.
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