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After peaceful elections brought stability to the Central African Republic, Morocco helped organize a donor conference that secured $9 billion for rebuilding the war-torn nation. The funds will support infrastructure, development, and peace efforts across the country.
Africa's Catholic leadership and the African Union just formalized a partnership to tackle conflict, strengthen democracy, and protect vulnerable communities across the continent. The agreement creates a framework for grassroots peace efforts in regions facing violence and instability.
After years of isolation, Myanmar is getting a helping hand from its neighbor. Thailand is stepping up to guide the troubled nation back into the Southeast Asian community following recent elections.
After a tense suspension, Colombia's government and the country's largest paramilitary organization have resumed negotiations that could bring peace to regions controlled by armed groups for three decades. The talks aim to demobilize nearly 10,000 members and restore government services to neglected communities.
A former Irish Prime Minister who helped end decades of conflict is teaching Florida students how to solve today's divisions. The University of Central Florida just launched a program sending students to Ireland to learn peacemaking firsthand.
Ethiopia and international partners just committed to a bold development plan targeting double-digit economic growth while preparing to host Africa's biggest climate summit in 2027. The country is building momentum with peace talks, green investment, and reforms that put people first.
A bishop celebrated for healing 80-year-old wounds between Czechs and Germans will lead Prague's historic Catholic archdiocese. Bishop Stanislav Přibyl built his ministry on bringing divided communities together.
A new legislative proposal in Jammu and Kashmir aims to help thousands recover from decades of conflict through professional mental health support and community healing programs. The groundbreaking bill recognizes that true peace requires helping people restore their dignity and process grief.
Former fighters in northeastern Syria are participating in a reconciliation process, turning in weapons as the country seeks stability after years of conflict. The program mirrors procedures used after regime change in late 2024.
Peace is bringing tourists back to Ethiopia's historic Amhara Region, generating nearly 8 billion Birr ($140 million USD) in just six months. The turnaround shows how stability unlocks economic growth in one of Africa's most culturally rich destinations.
Nigeria is transforming how it raises livestock, replacing open grazing with modern ranches to stop violent clashes that have killed hundreds and displaced thousands. The shift isn't just about farming anymore—it's become a national security strategy that's already showing promise in several states.
Pope Leo XIV urged Catholic journalists to spotlight stories of reconciliation and give voice to those working for peace in a divided world. His message, delivered at a global gathering in Lourdes, honored a priest killed by terrorists as a model for bridging differences.
Chief Emeka Anyaoku, former Commonwealth Secretary-General, celebrates 93 years of bridging divides and inspiring generations in Nigeria. His quiet diplomacy has healed historical tensions and brought rival communities together.
Young leaders from 40 countries across Africa and the Mediterranean gathered in Rabat to design a roadmap for building more inclusive societies. The summit placed students at the center of solving global challenges through dialogue and civic responsibility.