Tag: Africa
Message to our partners, the people of Africa, and all peacebuilders “Peace is not the absence of conflict, but the presence of justice.” As the first rays of 2026 illuminate our shared horizon, our organization wishes to extend its warmest greetings and reaffirm its unwavering commitment to human rights, justice, and building lasting peace. The […]
By the end of the century, most countries will experience a significant drop in agricultural yields due to global warming, threatening food security, particularly in Africa. According to the latest projections from the United Nations, over 90% of the world’s countries are expected to see declines in agricultural yields by the end of the century. […]
In both Africa and Gaza, children bear the devastating consequences of armed conflict—threatening their lives, safety, and right to education. Urgent and coordinated action is needed to uphold justice, protect children, and turn international commitments into tangible results. More than thirty years after the adoption of the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC), […]
As the 2025–2026 school year begins in Ethiopia’s Amhara region with the ambitious goal of enrolling 7.4 million students, armed conflicts, insecurity, droughts, and floods continue to deprive millions of children across Africa of their fundamental right to education. Education is not only a right; it is also a crucial lever for reducing poverty, fostering […]
While diplomatic efforts for peace in the DRC are essential, they must not serve as a cover for foreign economic objectives. Sustainable peace requires addressing the root causes of the conflict: inequality, poor governance, impunity, and resource hoarding. In a geopolitical context marked by tensions and instability, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is once […]
Africa is home to one of the largest Muslim populations in the world. However, this religious diversity is not always accompanied by effective guarantees of fundamental rights. African Muslims face a wide range of challenges, including persecution linked to armed violence, discrimination in pluralist or secular societies, and restrictions imposed by strict interpretations of religious […]
To overcome Africa’s complex challenges, strengthened cooperation between the UN, local actors, and international partners is more essential than ever. Africa, rich in cultural diversity but facing numerous challenges, benefits from the support of the United Nations (UN), which plays a crucial role in resolving crises and promoting sustainable development. Through unique international cooperation, the […]
The forced displacement crisis has reached historic levels, with more than 122 million people displaced worldwide. Conflict, the climate crisis, and insufficient pledges of support continue to exacerbate urgent humanitarian needs. In 2024, the world remains confronted by a major humanitarian crisis, marked by forced displacement on an unprecedented scale. According to the United Nations […]
The ICRC works tirelessly to provide humanitarian assistance and protect people affected by conflict and violence in Africa. The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is a neutral, impartial and independent organization and helps people around the world affected by armed conflict and other violence, doing everything it can to protect their lives and […]
Desertification in Africa threatens food security, water resources, and livelihoods, and if not addressed, it could lead to the loss of two-thirds of the continent’s arable land by 2030. Desertification is advancing globally, and the demand for food is becoming increasingly urgent as the loss of arable land accelerates at more than 30 times its […]
