News from our Missions
Every year on 21 September, the United Nations invites the world to mark the International Day of Peace. This year’s focus is on “Cultivating a culture of peace”. In a world mired by conflict, inequalities and discrimination…
On 13 June, the AU Peace and Security Council (AUPSC) dedicated its 1214 th meeting to a discussion on ‘Artificial Intelligence and its Impact on Peace and Security in Africa’. Referencing the Common African Position on the…
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres announced on May 10, 2024, the appointment of Ms. Barrie Freeman of the United States as Deputy Special Representative for West Africa and the Sahel. Ms. Freeman, who took…
In Cauca, Indigenous Mapuche women from the Araucanía region in Chile, Nasa and Misak women from Colombia and local women leaders shared their experiences as part of the International Conference of Women Mediators for…
More than 200 people, including peace signatories and residents of corregimiento La Trinidad in Convención, Norte de Santander, participated in a sports day where football was the star of the ‘Let’s Play for Peace’ match.…
Armel Caracas was the only peace signatory in the country elected in the 2023 regional elections. For the last six months, he has been mayor of Cumaribo, Vichada, one of Colombia’s largest and most remote municipalities…
UNOAU supports AUC in Assessment for Mission Service for Kenya National Police Service to identify prospective Individual Police Officers to be deployed to AU Mission in Somalia From 7 to 12 June, UNOAU participated in the…
The United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia praised this body’s importance in advancing the implementation of the Peace Agreement in the region. Enrique Sánchez, Head of the Medellín Regional Office of the United…
Mogadishu – Seven-year-old boys can have a wide range of interests. For some, the mechanical world of cars and trains appeals. For others, it is the rugged world of adventure and swashbuckling derring-do. For Omar Ali Hassan…
Immediately upon arrival in Beirut, newly appointed UN Special Coordinator for Lebanon Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert held her first round of consultations with Lebanon’s top political and security leaders. With Parliament…