U.N. Peacekeeping
Monday, October 19, 2015 - 06:32
Military personnel drawn from East Africa have completed a six-week course on peacekeeping missions.
Friday, October 16, 2015 - 07:32
A senior United Nations official said Thursday that he hoped negotiations could start by the end of October to resolve the nearly seven-month-long war in Yemen.
Wednesday, October 14, 2015 - 06:39
Uganda’s withdrawal of several thousand troops deployed in South Sudan since December 2013 is likely to increase the chances of peace, but could it prove pivotal?
Tuesday, October 13, 2015 - 05:07
Ugandan troops have started withdrawing from South Sudan to comply with a peace deal between South Sudan’s warring factions, Uganda’s military chief said Monday.
Thursday, October 8, 2015 - 07:12
Obama’s policy is long overdue; it is the first of its kind in 21 years. The document represents a sensible and important step towards making UN peace operations more effective—and toward enabling Washington to play a constructive role in that process.
Wednesday, October 7, 2015 - 06:27
Without mincing words, Africa is currently unable to address its security needs. And the AU, as its theoretically most comprehensive body, needs to strengthen its role in containing matters of regional security.
Tuesday, October 6, 2015 - 07:25
It is clear that some countries, especially those in Africa, are doing more than their fair share in peacekeeping contributions.
Friday, October 2, 2015 - 09:42
Panel interview with U.S. and UN Special Envoys for the Great Lakes Region of Africa.
Wednesday, September 30, 2015 - 09:14
President waives application of the prohibition in section 404(a) of the Child Soldiers Prevention Act fully or partially with respect to military aid and/or peacekeeping assistance with regards to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Somalia, Nigeria, and South Sudan.
Tuesday, September 29, 2015 - 06:49
Christian fighters take to the streets a day after at least 21 were killed in inter-religious violence in Bangui.