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Discover how the Borana Gadaa system can inspire African elections through peaceful power transitions, accountable leadership, inclusive governance, and traditional democratic practices that strengthen public trust and participation. globalvoices.org/2026/10/12/…
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terresottovento.altervista.o… an italian translation
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Thank you PNN. Attention @inecnigeria @OfficialAPCNg @ADCVanguard_ @AmnestyNigeria @OfficialPDPNig @atiku @PeterObi @AJEnglish @BBCWorld @hrw_espanol
New Article Spotlight: How Misinformation Could Threaten Nigeria’s 2027 Elections, Fuel Violence
As Nigeria moves towards the 2027 general elections, peacebuilders and security experts are warning of misinformation.
By @yabastic.
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Another insightful, important piece from PNN!
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New Article Spotlight: How Misinformation Could Threaten Nigeria’s 2027 Elections, Fuel Violence
As Nigeria moves towards the 2027 general elections, peacebuilders and security experts are warning of misinformation.
By @yabastic.
Read:
peacenews.com/how-misinforma…
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How are African youth using AI to build peace? What are some of the challenges that come with using AI for peace? globalvoices.org/2026/08/09/…
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Conservation has become a tool for “green grabbing”: The taking of community land in the name of environmental protection while opening space for tourism, hunting, and investment interests. globalvoices.org/2026/08/07/…
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People whose immediate family had been killed by al-Shabaab were measurably less willing to accept defectors, a reminder that reconciliation has to compete with real grief and fear. globalvoices.org/2026/07/18/…
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A recent analysis from @PeaceNewsNet examines school textbooks in Iraqi Kurdistan and argues that they could do more to reflect the histories and experiences of the region's diverse ethnic and religious communities, including Arabs, Turkmen, Assyrians, Armenians, Yazidis, and others.
The discussion speaks to a much broader challenge: when curricula move beyond a single unitary national narrative and introduce students to multiple histories and perspectives, they can help foster tolerance, mutual respect, and peaceful coexistence from an early age.
Read the full analysis here: peacenews.com/three-ways-sch…
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'The event concluded with an eight-point action plan urging a permanent ceasefire, a halt to settlements, reconstruction in the Gaza Strip, governance reforms, and stronger international support for civil society.'
New Article Spotlight: Israeli and Palestinian Groups Fight to Save Two-State Solution at Paris Meeting
Several Israeli and Palestinian civil society groups gathered in Paris to plead to the international community.
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Thank you peace news for this platform @HafsatMohBaba @OfficialPDPNig @OfficialAPCNg @ADCVanguard_ @aonanuga1956 @hrw @PeaceCouncilGH @PeaceNewsNet
New Article Spotlight: Women’s Political Participation: A Path to Violence-Free Elections in Nigeria
Civil society groups, women leaders, and peace advocates are increasingly calling for greater inclusion of women in politics.
By @yabastic
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“ An important lesson from #Somaliland is that people from conflict-affected societies are the primary authorities on their own culture”
my latest piece:
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As Paul Kithima and the entrepreneurs in Makindye demonstrate, when refugees are given the tools to succeed, they don’t just survive, they build the future of the country that welcomed them. globalvoices.org/2026/05/06/…
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Women are already building peace.
The gap is not capacity, it is recognition and inclusion.
New Article Spotlight: The Continental Peace Guard: Why Africa’s Women are Key to Global Stability
A troubling trend persists: The official peace tables remain locked to the very women who understand the ground reality best.
By @laker_7.
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New Article spotlight: Nigerian Elders Begin High-Level Christian–Muslim Reconciliation Talks
A newly inaugurated elders’ platform declares that Muslims and Christians in northern Nigeria must reclaim their shared history.
By @yabastic.
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True strength isn’t always loud. Sometimes, it’s the steady hands preventing conflict before it begins. ✨🗳️🤝
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New Article spotlight: Keeping the Peace at the Polls: How Civil Society Works to Prevent Election Violence in Bangladesh
While political parties and candidates dominated headlines,another group worked largely out of sight: civil society orgs
@askbd_org
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#Uganda’s 1st peace journalism awards redefine the media landscape
The PJF’s framework seeks to move the media beyond sensationalism toward peace and development-oriented reporting, emphasizing early identification of conflict triggers. globalvoices.org/2026/02/03/…
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Our National Week of Impact 2025 reached 18 states in Nigeria. impacting 30,000+ young people & youth in just 8 days. With key focus on 4 selected #sdgs. Read more about the impact published on @PeaceNewsNet website written by @yabastic 👇🏿👇🏿👇🏿.
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Combating the climate crisis to promote peace in #Mali
The climate crisis often disproportionately impacts women, who are crucial to farming and household survival. Escalating conflicts are putting women at increased risk of gender-based violence. globalvoices.org/2026/01/22/…
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“Countries around the world have needed multiple ceasefire attempts before reaching a stable peace. Thailand and Cambodia may be no exception.” globalvoices.org/2025/12/20/…
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SIPRI's research on climate-related risks in 🇲🇱#Mali quoted in this external article by @PeaceNewsNet:
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