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A first-of-its-kind team arrived Monday in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo to monitor a fragile ceasefire, bringing new hope to a region torn by decades of conflict. The mission follows a fresh peace roadmap agreed to by both sides after Swiss-mediated talks.
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.
The United States and Iran have agreed to end military operations across all fronts, including Lebanon, marking a potential turning point for Middle East peace. The memorandum of understanding will be signed in Switzerland on June 19.
Niger, Burkina Faso, and Mali are making remarkable progress for children even as conflict disrupts millions of lives. Birth registrations, vaccine coverage, and education funding are all climbing across the region.
Over the past two decades, the world cut extreme poverty by more than half, lifting 2.2 billion people out of dire conditions. New data reveals how dramatic economic growth in Asia transformed millions of lives.
Saudi Arabia is committing billions of dollars to rebuild Syria, including launching a new airline and modernizing infrastructure across the war-torn nation. The investments mark the largest financial commitment to Syria since sanctions lifted in December.
Egypt welcomed a new ceasefire agreement between the Syrian government and Syrian Democratic Forces that includes plans for phased integration. The deal marks a potential turning point toward lasting peace after years of conflict.