📢Happening Now: “Prioritizing, Sequencing, and Streamlining UN Security Council Mandates: Taking Stock of the Lessons Learned and Pathways Forward.”

This is the latest in a series of expert-level workshops co-organized w/Stimson Center and Security Council Report evaluating UNSC mandates.

DR Congo relaxes its stance on Kenya ties theeastafrican.co.ke/tea/news/east-… via The EastAfrican

Rebels kill at least 4 people during an attack on a Central African Republic mining town apnews.com/article/centra…

Chad opposition leader Masra files challenge against presidential election result reuters.com/world/africa/c…

#Tchad : en attendant validation des résultats provisoires de la présidentielle par le Conseil constitutionnel, le Représentant spécial invite ttes les parties prenantes à éviter tt acte susceptible de compromettre la paix sociale. ONU Afrique centrale ONU Tchad
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Some parties to the revitalized peace agreement have proposed conducting partial elections in December 2024, according to the chairperson of the National Elections Commission. #SSOX #SouthSudan
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Mini scoop from me: The White House has quietly appointed a new Africa director semafor.com/article/05/09/… via Semafor Africa

.African Union Political Affairs Peace and Security received the African Defense Attaches Forum (ADAF). Mtg aimed to enhance collaboration b/n the AU Peace Support Operations Division & #ADAF , sharing info. on #PSOD activities. Discussions included #PSOD 's Strategic Framework, updates on #PSOs &the upcoming #STCDSS Mtg

President Salva Kiir this morning travelled to Nairobi, Kenya, to attend the launch of the Nairobi Peace process between the government and Non-signatories groups who did not sign the 2018 peace agreement - #SouthSudan #SSOX eyeradio.org/president-kiir…

An extremist group and ethnic militias committed atrocities in Mali, Human Rights Watch says apnews.com/article/mali-q…

📢 Check out our latest episode of #InteractiveDialogues . ED Karin Landgren sits down with Security Council Report Chief Operating Officer Shamala Kandiah and Managing Editor Paul Romita to discuss the State of #Palestine ’s membership application.

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La #MONUSCO ferme sa base à #Baraka . Cette fermeture intervient dans le cadre du processus de désengagement de la Mission dans le #SudKivu . #Res2717

Kenya Airways staff released after detention in DRC -

The Eastleigh Voice
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Today, the UN's Fifth Committee began considering a proposed $5.69 billion budget for peacekeeping missions. The U.S. will be actively engaged to ensure that peacekeepers get needed resources and that missions are operating effectively and efficiently. usun.usmission.gov/remarks-by-amb…

As Mozambicans put the rumors about a 3rd term to rest, let's take a moment to appreciate this rare image showing two former presidents (Chissano and Guebuza), a soon to be former president (Nyusi) and a potential future president (Chapo), all in the same room.

South Sudan removes newly imposed taxes that had triggered suspension of UN food airdrops apnews.com/article/south-…

Chad votes in first Sahel presidential poll since wave of coups reuters.com/world/africa/c…

I declared open in Abuja, the regional consultation workshop of Lake Chad Basin Commission with representatives of the offices of the Governors of States affected by Boko Haram insurgency, representatives of civil society organizations, DDR implementing agencies and partners in the region.

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A few thoughts from me the changing geopolitics in the Sahel @IcdiDialogue dialogueinitiatives.org/russia-gains-g…

Chad’s president looks to shore up regime as he seeks new alliances ft.com/content/b36202… via @ft