If peacebuilding and sustaining peace is about inclusion, amplifying marginalized voices, and transforming otherwise violent scenarios into non-violent conversations, then taking advantage of the spaces football creates is essential.
Tag: africa
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At a moment where multilateral institutions for peace and security confront enormous responsibilities, a more effective partnership is in the interest of both organizations and African member states.
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Taking stock of Abiy’s efforts thus far offers a better view of whether reforms will be lasting.
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The groups that make up CONIFA do not fit neatly into the existing set of sovereign states, as do the members of FIFA. They represent nationalist projects, minorities, stateless persons, and other groups.
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The events of the past few years highlight the importance of inclusive governance measures and the ramifications of heavy-handed security responses.
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The combination of faster outbreak detection by national authorities, a swift response by international and NGO partners, and the use of new countermeasures have so far averted the “explosive increase” in cases initially feared.
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The mission maintains its two priorities: addressing the tense political and electoral situation, and protection of civilians. It will face serious challenges on both fronts.
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Winnie Mandela will be remembered as a person of great courage who worked for a greater cause throughout a very difficult life.
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In Julius Maada Bio’s favor is the pragmatism that he has thus far demonstrated, though there should still be no doubt about the magnitude of the challenges ahead.
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The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) project is due to be completed later this year. The $5 billion project is expected to take between five and 15 years to fill—in a process Egypt is certain will jeopardize its primary water supplies.
