Peace and Security Stories

Kenya abductions: The powerful legal shields citizens and courts can use – Expert
The Conversation  |  Jan 13, 2025

As the courts have made clear, the government cannot use national security as a justification to violate people's fundamental rights.

Somalia announces candidacy for AU Peace and Security Council
Mwangi Maina  |  Jan 09, 2025

If elected, Somalia pledged to strengthen the AU's peacekeeping efforts by sharing "valuable lessons learned from its own experience fighting the terr...

Somalia's Sadia Nur elected new IGAD Director
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Dec 07, 2024

Sadiya said that the forum was a tool of change and she hopes to inspire Somali women and others in the region to lead boldly.

African Union set for new political dialogue to end Sudan war
Bashir Mohammed  |  Jun 30, 2024

The initiative, endorsed by the AU Peace and Security Council, aims to bring together Sudan’s warring factions and political movements under one roof,...

AU council endorses Somalia request for slowed withdrawal of ATMIS troops
Mary Wambui  |  Jun 22, 2024

The council expressed concerns that the full implementation of phase three drawdown could lead to capability gaps that may have significant implicatio...

Lobby urges AU to deploy civilian protection mission, probe rights violations in Sudan
Terry Muriuki  |  Jun 21, 2024

This appeal comes ahead of the AU Peace and Security Council's meeting on June 21, where steps to protect civilians and ensure accountability will be...

AU Peace and Security Council leaders to convene on Sudan crisis
Amina Wako  |  Jun 21, 2024

The meeting serves as a crucial response to the crisis and highlights the AU's delayed efforts in addressing one of Africa's largest humanitarian issu...

AU peace council approves deployment of SADC troops to Eastern DRC
Mary Wambui  |  Mar 09, 2024

The council asked the AU Commission to gather necessary support for the force, including from the AU Peace Fund Crisis Reserve Facility.

AU urges South Sudan holdout groups to embrace Nairobi peace process ahead of polls
Amina Wako  |  Mar 07, 2024

This call comes as a step towards fostering stability and inclusive governance in the war-torn nation.

AU Peace and Security Council urges de-escalation in Ethiopia-Somalia tensions
Foreign Correspondent  |  Jan 17, 2024

In a bid to address the escalating tensions between the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia and the Federal Republic of Somalia, the African Union...

Likoni leaders forge alliance to foster peace and security
Farhiya Hussein  |  Dec 13, 2023

Kenya Peace and Security Support Initiative (KEPSSI) chairman Ibrahim Ng’ang’a who has spent years advocating for peace and zero crime rate in Mombasa...

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