"AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT"

Speaking at the opening of the high-level meeting of the Regional Oversight Mechanism of the Peace, Security and Cooperation Framework for the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), and the region in Burundi’s capital, Bujumbura, Secretary-General António Guterres reiterated his call to all the armed groups to lay down their arms “immediately and rejoin the demobilization, disarmament and reintegration process.” UNIFEED

Secretary-General António Guterres said armed groups – both local and foreign – must lay down their arms in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), and efforts must be redoubled to advance a lasting, sustainable peace in the region. UNIFEED

The aim of this open debate is to facilitate a deeper understanding of the contribution of socioeconomic factors in promoting social cohesion, peace and stability or, conversely, in triggering conflict, including the resurgence of unconstitutional changes of government in Africa and beyond.  

The aim of this open debate is to facilitate a deeper understanding of the contribution of socioeconomic factors in promoting social cohesion, peace and stability or, conversely, in triggering conflict, including the resurgence of unconstitutional changes of government in Africa and beyond.  

Raouf Mazou, the UN Refugees agency Assistant High Commissioner for Operations, has called for support for displaced families and refugees who want to rebuild in the Central African Republic. UNHCR

Secretary-General António Guterres said “Africa is poised for progress,” but faces “enormous tests” on “almost every front.” UN ECA

In Mozambique’s Nampula province, UNHCR has partnered with the African Development Bank (AfDB) and the government to provide electricity to refugees and displaced people living at the Maratane refugee settlement, under the Energy for All project. UNHCR