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For a peaceful presidential election in Guinea: NGO CRGN launches awareness campaign for the Guinean population

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An article by Daouda Yansané in Guinée Live (translation by CPNN)

If all goes as planned, the election of the President of the Republic of Guinea will take place on Sunday, October 18. Many Guineans are concerned that this election should take place in peace, understanding and acceptance. It is for this reason that the NGO Conseil de Réflexion pour une Guinée Nouvelle (CRGN) launched this Friday, October 10, 2020 in Dubréka, an awareness campaign for an inclusive, peaceful, transparent and credible election.

Meeting at the Higher Institute of Arts Mory Kanté of Dubréka, the representatives of the prefecture, local elected officials, the police, the actors of society and the CENI branches launched this activity.

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According to the organizers, the objective of this awareness campaign is among others: Obtain a large participation of voters in the presidential election and guarantee an inclusive, peaceful, transparent and credible election; sensitize and educate citizens for a campaign without violence, civilized and peaceful, inform voters on how to vote in order to raise the turnout and thus make the ballot more credible, sensitize and educate citizens on the culture of peace, especially in times of elections; encourage a massive vote, etc.

In his presentation, CRGN coordinator Ismaël Koumbassa spoke at length about the importance of voting and asked everyone to participate in these presidential elections by voting on election day. He also asked everyone to preserve peace, social tranquility, national unity and above all to accept the results of the ballot box.

“We will deploy our agents not only in the prefecture of Dubréka, but also its six (6) sub-prefectures to carry out a door to door campaign before, during and after these presidential elections” added the coordinator of the CRGN.

After thanking the NGO Conseil de Réflexion pour une Guinée Nouvelle for the choice of its institute to host the launching ceremony, the Director General of the Higher Institute of Arts Mory Kanté of Dubréka, Professor Sidafa Camara invited each student to spread these messages to families and to neighborhoods in order to raise awareness among the majority of the population.

The ceremony ended with a note of hope for organizers including participants to have a peaceful presidential election.

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Senegal: Launch of the National Initiative “Resilience at the Borders”

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An article from the Agence de Press Sénégalaise (translation by CPNN)

The think tank Timbuktu Institute-African Center for Peace Studies Institute will launch, Wednesday [October 13], in Kedougou the initiative called “Resilience at the borders” to promote the culture of peace, APS has learned.


Photo from Tibuktu Institute

The launch of this initiative is part of the implementation of the think tank’s 2020-2025 Strategic Plan, and in particular Axis 3 relating to “ Promotion of the culture of peace through education and development of endogenous, cultural heritage and resilience-building resources.”

Timbuktu Institute-African Center for Peace Studies is launching the ‘Border Resiliency’ initiative in partnership with the Konrad Adenauer Foundation.

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Solidarity across national borders, What are some good examples?

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“ In view of the strategic choice to favor border areas in terms of peace consolidation and resilience building, the Institute is launching this initiative with an inaugural session in Kédougou, ” said in a press release sent to APS.

“Building and strengthening resilience in an unstable regional environment: What role and place for young people and women?” Is the theme of the launching ceremony.

The session will be materialized by “a day of capacity building and participatory dialogue on security issues and the building of resilience in a context where the sub-region is deeply concerned by the crisis raging in neighboring countries”.

It will also include a component for the exchange of experiences and collection of strategic recommendations.

A conference will also be moderated by the Director of the Timbuktu Institute, Dr Bakary Sambe, on the theme: “Regional security situation and challenges of building community resilience: Complementary roles of state and local populations”.

Other interventions are also planned and will focus on various themes including “Women and conflict” and the radicalization of young people.

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Côte d’Ivoire : The traditional chiefs of Gagnoa call for peaceful elections

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An article from Yeclo

The traditional chiefs of Gagnoa have called for peaceful elections, expressed by the second vice-president of the National Chamber of Kings and Traditional Chiefs of Côte d’Ivoire and the president of the regional committee of traditional chiefs of Gôh, Gbizié Lambert, Monday 12 October 2020 in Gagnoa, at the opening of the awareness day for peaceful elections.

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How should elections be organized in a true democracy?

Can traditional chiefs help install a culture of peace in Africa?

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“For some time now, the presidential election has been preceded or followed by tension, crisis and / or violence,” lamented Chief Gbizié Lambert, explained the reason behind the peace awareness tours organized across the country by the National Chamber of kings and traditional leaders to help maintain social cohesion in different regions.

Addressing a hundred or so traditional leaders, community and neighborhood leaders, women and young people, Chief Gbizié reminded everyone that they must relay information back in their respective communities, in order to that the message be known and understood by all, and that everyone should be at the same level, so that peace reigns in Gôh.

With the approach of the 2020 elections, there is an “immobilization” within the communities as a result of the acts, actions and comments of the politicians, worried Chief Gadji Joseph, president of the departmental committee of the traditional chiefs of Gagnoa. According to him, it is therefore the duty of traditional leaders to continue to work for peace.

“We leaders are part of the culture of peace. And as we are your leaders, listen to us, ”he insisted.

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Culture of peace: UN calls on Gabon’s youth

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An article from the Gabon Review (translation by CPNN)

Dedicated to the prevention and resolution of conflicts in the sub-region of Central Africa, the creation of a network of “Young peace weavers” in Gabon, Chad and Cameroon was recently presented to the Minister of Decentralization Mathias Otounga Ossibadjouo by the head of the United Nations System in Gabon, Dr. Stephen Jackson.


Dr Stephen Jackson and Mathias Otounga Ossibadjouo, during a previous meeting in August 2020. copyright: Ministry of Decentralization

The creation of a “Network of Young Peace Weavers” was at the heart of recent exchanges between the head of the United Nations System in Gabon, the representative of UNESCO and the Minister of Decentralization Mathias Otounga Ossibadjouo. The UN intends to set up a program of “young people active in conflict resolution at the local level”. The Gabonese government is asked to help materialize this project.

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Youth initiatives for a culture of peace, How can we ensure they get the attention and funding they deserve?

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According to Dr Stephen Jackson, the aim will be to involve 1,800 young people from three countries in the Central African sub-region, including Chad and Cameroon, aged between 18 and 35. “We want young people who live there, who speak the languages ​​of these countries, so who are able to communicate, explain and present the project”, specifies Vincenzo Fazzino, UNESCO representative in Gabon .

As part of the creation of this network, UN officials in Gabon indicate that young people who will be identified in the three countries will be trained in conflict prevention and resolution techniques. They will also be equipped with means of communication, in particular to enable them to communicate with each other.

Ultimately, this project should make it possible to support the Conflict Resolution Network through an early warning mechanism within the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS). The project will last 2 years, of which the first 3 to 6 months will be devoted to training network members.

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Les Héritiers du Zouglou release a maxi single to raise awareness among Ivorians

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An article from Linfodrome (translation by CPNN)

“Les Héritiers du Zouglou” released this Thursday, October 01, 2020 a maxi single of two titles, “Never again” and “My Zouglou”. Faced with the tense socio-political situation in Côte d’Ivoire, Bloco, one of the members of the group, confided that the objective is to sensitize the political class and the Ivorians, in particular the youth, to peace and social cohesion.


The Héritiers du Zouglou call on Ivorians to raise collective awareness.

A few weeks away from the presidential election scheduled for October 31, 2020, Les Héritiers du Zouglou are making their return to the Ivorian music scene with two titles, “Never again” and “My Zouglou”. In their songs, they particularly invite young people, political leaders and all the sons and daughters of the Ivory Coast to the culture of peace.

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What place does music have in the peace movement?

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The strong lyrics of their maxi single call out. “We want peace. We don’t want any more war. Never again in my country. It is hand in hand that we will have development,.”

Bloco Héritier spoke of their source of inspiration. “It was the current events that inspired us. The events that took place in the different cities also inspired us,” he said.

In their maxi single, Les Héritiers du Zouglou make it clear that Ivorian politics and the future of Côte d’Ivoire are not necessarily linked to the three great political leaders who are Henri Konan Bédié, Gbagbo Laurent and the current president, Alassane Ouattara. “Their time will pass, but the Ivory Coast will always remain,” Bloco Héritier remarked.

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Burkina Faso Center Region: 96 hours of activities for the culture of peace

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An article by E.K. Samboé in Le Faso (translation by CPNN)

“Culture of peace, prevention and management of crises; guarantees of sustainable social cohesion ”. This is the theme of the 3rd edition of the “96 hours of the Center region.” The festivities were launched in Ouagadougou on October 1, 2020 by a panel organized at the Burkinabè Shippers Council (CBC). An opportunity for participants to reflect on the issues of the day, in particular peace, crisis prevention and management, social cohesion, etc.


For the governor of the Center region, Sibiri de Issa Ouédraogo, “the 96 hours intend to establish a period of reflection and action around ways and means for strengthening social cohesion in the Center region”.

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The culture of peace at a regional level, Does it have advantages compared to a city level?

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The panelists, composed of historians, anthropologists and civil society actors, proposed solutions to strengthen social cohesion during the discussions. For the governor, “by dealing with social cohesion, this panel will put us on the need to unite for a useful whole, in order to fight against the scourges which hamper the peace of the populations and the harmonious development of our region”.

At the end of the panel, the governor expects the participants to work for a peaceful social climate, in order to contribute to the economic and social development of the Central region. But also, that they be ambassadors of social cohesion with the various parts of the population.

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Diffa, Niger: Launch of an awareness campaign to strengthen the participation of women and young people in intercommunity dialogue

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An article by Mato Adamou in News a Niamey (translation by CPNN)

On Tuesday, September 29, 2020, there was a launching ceremony of the awareness campaign to strengthen the participation of women and young people in the various inter-community dialogue frameworks and to facilitate the consideration of their specific needs. This ceremony took place in the meeting room of the Governorate under the chairmanship of the Governor of the region Mr. Issa Lemine.

We noted on this occasion the presence of the prefect of Diffa, the Head of the Diffa office of OXFAM, the head of the FAO Sub-Office, the Head of Canton of Koumadougou, representatives of the Communes of N’Gourti, of N ‘ Guigmi, Kablewa, Toumour, Gueskérou and Bosso. Organized by the NGO OXFAM, this ceremony aims to put in place a holistic approach that supports the Emergency-Development-Peacebuilding triptych.

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Can the women of Africa lead the continent to peace?

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In her speech on this occasion, the Head of the OXFAM office first thanked the participants for their massive participation in this ceremony before setting the objective of this activity. According to Hadjia Gouya Mahamane Delley, the aim is to sensitize communities on the importance of taking into account the specific needs of women and young people in community decision-making bodies. It is also about sensitizing these communities on the role of women and young people in the culture of peace, social cohesion, peaceful coexistence and non-violent conflict management. The Head of the Diffa office of OXFAM also noted the feasibility of presenting a plea to the leaders for a better representation of women and young people in community programs. Finally, she insisted on the important role of women in the management of conflicts linked to transhumance.

Launching this campaign, the Governor of Diffa first welcomed the initiative to involve women and young people in the different decision-making systems within the communities. Mr. Issa Lemine then underlined that the issue of local development is essential for good governance. It is a challenge for public authorities, local authorities and local communities. For the governor of the Diffa region, this approach is part of the participatory and in-depth analysis of the determinants of conflicts and factors of peace to strengthen regional and local consultation frameworks, with a view to facilitating peaceful access to natural and especially pastoral resources for a contribution to the consolidation of peace.

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Nigeria: Akeredolu, Jegede, Ajayi Sign Peace Accord

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An article by James Sowole from This Day Live

The Ondo State Governor and the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Mr Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, his two major challengers, the state’s deputy governor and candidate of the Zenith Labour Party (ZLP), Hon. Agboola Ajayi, and Eyitayo Jegede, the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and other governorship candidates have promised to embrace peace in the forthcoming Ondo election.


The Catholic Bishop of Diocese of Sokoto, who is a member of the National Peace Committee (NPC), Matthew Hassan Kukah, watching the Ondo State Governor, Mr Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, as he signs the Peace Accord.

The candidates made the pledge at the signing of a peace accord organised by the National Peace Committee (NPC) in collaboration with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

The event took place at the International Cultural and Event Centre, the Dome in Akure, the state capital.

Addressing the contestants, the chairman of NPC and former Head of State, Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar (rtd), who spoke via Zoom, advised all stakeholders to demonstrate commitment to the spirit of the accord.

The former head of state, who urged the candidates to use the Edo election as a lesson for the Ondo State exercise, called on the electorate to cast their votes in the election without fear of intimidation or coercion.

He explained that those who signed the peace accord had committed themselves to ensuring peace in Ondo State and Nigeria at large before, during and after the election.

“The tension and anxiety associated with election necessitated the setup of the National Peace Committee which is to support peaceful election process and enthrone culture of peace.

“In 2014, the committee conveyed efforts to support peaceful election as well as ensuring a peaceful transition.

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“The intervention of the committee contributed immensely to the success of the 2015 election. The NPC has since successfully intervened in the general election to ensure a peaceful outcome to the 2019 general election even at the just concluded Edo governorship election.

“The governorship election in Ondo State is only a few days away and we want peace during and after the election. We want to see Nigeria as a place where people come out peacefully and vote during the election without deprivation and Ondo State deserves this.

“As we go into the election, we have been given assurance by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) that they will conduct a free, fair and credible election. The rest is left for the voters to do what is right,” Abubakar said.

Also, members of the NPC, Bishop Mathew Kukah, and the Sultan of Sokoto, Sa’ad Abubakar, charged the youth not to allow themselves to be used for political violence.

According to Bishop Kukah, “It is imperative to call on everyone to work towards peaceful election to ensure peace reign during and after the election.”

In his remarks, the INEC Chairman, Prof. Mamood Yakubu, said the commission had met 12 of the necessary steps for the smooth conduct of the election. Yakubu urged political parties and their supporters to maintain peace for the conduct of the exercise to be peaceful.

The Inspector General of Police (IG), Mohammed Adamu, represented by Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Leye Oyebade, while assuring the people of the safety of lives and properties, said the police had been able to map out all the three senatorial districts and the 18 local government areas in the state.

The IG advised members of the public to follow the guidelines for a peaceful election.

In their words, the three major candidates from APC, PDP and ZLP, Akeredolu, Jegede and Ajayi restated their commitment to ensuring a peaceful poll.

Other political parties that signed the accord apart from the three major ones included Accord Party, the African Alliance (AA), African Democratic Congress (ADC), African Democratic Party (ADP) and Social Democratic Party (SDP).

The event was also attended by the Chairman, Ondo State Council of Obas and the Olugbo of Ugboland, Oba Fedrick Akinruntan, the Deji of Akure, other traditional rules and religious leaders, among others.

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Young Liberian Off to Turkey for Global Peace Chain Summit

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An article from the Liberian Observer

Mariama H. Konneh, a young Liberian women’s rights advocate, has been selected to participate in the Global Peace Chain summit 2020 in Turkey. The summit, set for October 15 through 18, aims to provide a platform for young leaders to form partnerships, bring solutions, and theory on ways to reshape how the world response to the 2030 UN sustainable development Goals amid COVID-19.


Mariama H. Konneh, young Liberian women’s rights advocate

Konneh, a student of network engineering with a focus on systems administration at the Blue Crest University in Monrovia, says she has been involved with advocacy since she was a child during the heat of the civil war in my country during which children of all ages were raped, killed and forced into hard labor and fighting forces.

“Advocacy does not necessarily mean protest or agitation, but a way in which we add our peaceful voices to the problems we face nationally or globally to make our world a peaceful place for all humanity,” she says.  “Having witnessed multiple incidents of violence perpetrated against women in Liberia, I voluntarily joined the Paramount Young Women Initiative (PAYOWI) to support their work and add my voice on issues affecting women and girls in my country. I have 8 years of experience in community service, particularly working on gender equality and environmental protection campaigns.” 

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Konneh says she volunteers with many youth-led organizations in Liberia, including those involved with campaigns against rape, gender-based violence, corruption, and environmental pollution. Hers is a call to duty which she says, inspired by the words of former US President John F. Kennedy: “Ask not what your country can do for you but what you can do for your country.”

“I am so excited to participate in the Global Peace Chain,” she says. “This will bring so much pride to my country and inspiration to other young people working on the same causes I believe in. I will use the knowledge to conduct trainings around the country and pass-on the knowledge to many other young Liberians who wish to contribute to social change and peace. By transferring knowledge and skills gained from the Global Peace Chain, I hope to build a network of youth activists committed to non-violence advocacy and values of tolerance and peaceful coexistence.” 

The Global Peace Chain has more than 75 peace ambassadors from Liberia, including Konneh, who was selected as an ambassador in December 2018. The organization so far has more than 2,330 peace ambassadors in more than 130 countries around the world.

Established on July 2, 2018, Global Peace Chain is an international non-profit organization that empowers youth and reinforces the vitality of youth leadership and development through partnership-driven activities, Community service initiatives, and peace-building workshops. Global Peace Chain envisions to build resilience by cultivating a culture of tolerance, inclusivity, interfaith harmony, and co-existence through the contribution toward the UN SDGs, peace education, interactive sessions and peace talks with society stakeholders such as diplomats, religious scholars, and community-based groups/organizations. The Global Peace Chain is headquartered in the United States of America, with regional offices in Pakistan, Nepal, Burundi and Mauritius for reinforcing youth leadership and development.

The Global Peace Summit 2020 in Turkey serves as one of our initiatives to bring young leaders from diverse ethnic, religious and Professional backgrounds and empower them to continue developing young leaders and contributing to a culture of peace through the achievement of the 2030 UN Sustainable Development Goals.

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Africa: International Day of Peace

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A survey by CPNN

The following 35 events in 23 African countries include those listed in Google during the week of September 21-28 under the key words “International day of peace” and “Journée internationale de la paix.” The events also include some listed on the facebook page for the International Cities of Peace.

About 50 events are listed on the maps of One Day One Choir and Montessori schools singing for peace, but there is no indication which took place this year and which took place only in previous years.

For events in North Africa see the page of events in the Arab States .


Celebration in Congo, Brazzaville

Here are excerpts from the articles.

BENIN:

As part of the International Day of Peace, the National Fund for the Development of Youth Activities, Sports and Leisure (Fndajsl) in collaboration with the Beninese National Olympic and Sports Committee (Cnos-Ben) organized a series of ‘activities concluded with two communications on the theme “The celebration of sport for development and peace”. This meeting brought together from September 25 to 26, 2020, at the Conference Hall of the Cotonou Sports Palace, the Beninese sports movement, journalists and civil society.

OUAGADOUGOU, BURKINA FASO

The United Nations Population Fund, UNFPA, commemorated the International Day of Peace with AfriYAN and Youth Networks for Sustainable Peace in Africa. The promoter of the event Fayçal Traoré, member of the structure promoting the dialogue framework, wants the discourse to change at the level of young people through this celebration. “The discourse is no longer that young people are a challenge, or even problems to be solved, but that young people are an opportunity for peace, and are essential players in matters of peace,” he comments.

BURKINA FASO :

An Audio report by Issaka Souleymane DIALLO (Journaliste/ RTB).

BURUNDI :

A video report by the Minister of National Solidarity of Social Affairs, Human Rights and Gender Imelde Sabushimike with a related statement. The theme for this year is “shaping peace together.”

CAMEROON :

Paul Biya – President of the Republic, endorsed the theme of this year’s commemoration, “Shaping peace together” and took the opportunity to promote and strengthen social cohesion and living together. Qualities on which Mounouna Foutsou – Minister of Youth and Civic Education returned this Monday, during the official ceremony organized in the political capital of Cameroon.

BUEA, CAMEROON

SHAPING PEACE TOGETHER, The Association for Community Awareness (ASCOA) joined the rest of the world to commemorate 2020 world peace day. A one day workshop with youths in the city of Buea, Cameroon.

BANGUI, CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC :

To celebrate the International Day of Peace, the Department of Arts and Culture, the National Youth Council in partnership with the MINUSCA organized competitions for the benefit of young people allowing them to express themselves. The main objective of these competitions is to contribute to the consolidation of peace and the popularization of the APPR-RCA in this period of pandemic with covid19. The competitions which have for theme “Shaping your peace”, is open to young people from 10 to 25 years old who wish to express themselves through different production channels. Shape your peace through poetry, drawing, dance, art, storytelling, music, photography and comedy.

CHAD

The coordinator of the peace and sustainable security program of the United Nations association of Chad made a statement on Monday on the occasion of the International Day of Peace which is celebrated around the world. According to Brahim Ramadan Mahamat, “It is more evident than ever that we are not enemies of each other. On the contrary, our common enemy is a tireless virus that threatens our health, our safety, and even our way of life. this is the Covid-19 virus. This is why the UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres has reminded to silence the guns and to focus on the fight against this pandemic” , adds the coordinator of the peace and sustainable security program of the association.

COMOROS :

On September 21, World Day of Peace, the leaders of NGOs Unfpa and Afriyan-Comoros organized a conference based on peace in itself, peace and justice, and peace and Islam. According to the goals of the SDGs, peace occupies sixteenth place. “For sustainable development, peace occupies sixteenth place among the seventeen programs mentioned. That’s why we’re celebrating this international day of world peace, ”National Assembly Administrator David Palmer said.

CONGO BRAZZAVILLE :

The national coordinator of Associations and Civil Society Organizations for Peace (CONAP), Marlon Alouki Obouémbé affirmed on September 21 in Brazzaville that the forces of the nation should not only appropriate the notion of peace and make it a philosophy of life, but cultivate it because it constitutes the common thread of better living together. “We want to raise awareness among populations against violence for the simple reason that experience shows that in the Congo, each time electoral deadlines approach, the socio-political climate changes.” indicated Marlon Alouki Obouémbé, at the opening of a symposium held as part of the celebration of the 19th International Day of Peace.

YAMOUSSOUKRO, CÔTE D’IVOIRE :

In his capacity as representative of the Prime Minister, Adama Diawara, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, chaired on September 21, at the Félix Houphouët-Boigny Foundation in Yamoussoukro, the official celebration of the International Day of Peace .
To the young people, Adama Diawara explained that in “this pre-electoral period where certain speeches call to impose themselves by force, to destroy the gains”, they will have to reject violence in all its forms and especially avoid destroying the symbols of State.
 
BENI, DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO (DR CONGO):

On the occasion of the International Day of Peace, the Young Patriots consolidators of peace reflect Monday September 21, 2020 in Beni (North Kivu) on the contribution of youth in the maintenance and consolidation of peace in Beni. The challenges and the related solutions.

DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO :

On the occasion of the celebration of the International Day of Peace, celebrated on September 21 of each year, seventy-five women’s civil society organizations unanimously formulated a joint declaration on the establishment of peace in the DRC.
“If men cannot come to an understanding to make peace, as women we can” is the sentence that sums up the joint declaration signed by these women’s organizations.

GOMA, DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO :

The International Day of Peace is celebrated every year on September 21 around the world. In the city of Goma, in North Kivu, citizen movements of committed artists Raiya Nasimama, decided to march in the street to protest against the insecurity characterized by massacres of civilians in the east of the country, particularly in the region. from Beni. According to Black Man Bausi, a committed artist from the city of Goma, this day is dedicated to peace and particularly in the province of North Kivu and its surroundings, which are facing a situation of growing insecurity. “We are in the street today because we organized a peace concert.”

KANANGA, DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO :

On the sidelines of the international day of peace, in Kananga several related activities were organized, including the provincial youth council endowed diplomas of merit to five youth including an activist from the Lucha section of Kananga. During an interview granted to him by the editorial staff of interview.cd, Albert Ngalamulume reassures that he has worked within the citizen movement fighting for change during the period of the Kamwina Nsapu atrocities “Since we joined the citizen movement, fighting for change during or after the kamwina nsapu atrocities, we have never stopped sending out the message of peace, carrying out awareness campaigns, participating in various radio broadcasts. to call the people who had their weapons in their hands to lay them down and make peace, we did this work three years ago ”declared Albert Ngalamulume at the microphone of the interview this late Sunday

KINSHASA, DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO :

The International Day of Peace is celebrated on September 21 of each year. In Kinshasa, Radio Okapi, through the magazine “Okapi Service”, produced a general public program on Saturday, September 19 in the promotion room of the Catholic University in Congo (UCC). Several personalities took part in this great meeting.  The UNESCO country representative, Jean-Pierre Ilbido, argued that the principles of peace are based on notions of tolerance and the absence of violence between citizens. Several students invited the competent authorities to work for the promotion of peace.  

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What has happened this year (2020) for the International Day of Peace?

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 LUALABA, DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO :

World Peace Foundation Celebrates the Interational Day of Peace. Here is a photo of our celebration of the International Day of Peace, along with excerpts from the ten-year report for our Foundation for 2010-2020.

NORTH KIVU, DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO

The International Day of Peace. Taking advantage of this date of capital importance, the Synergy of peace journalists in the Great Lakes region, appealed to all communities in the DRC and the east to be able to live together peacefully to encourage the development of their communities. respective entities.”We are taking advantage of this important day to ask all communities to live in peaceful coexistence because nothing is possible without living together as children of the same father and the same mother. We have been going through difficult times for a long time, for lack of love and affection, “said Paulin Munyagala, coordinator of this Synergy of Peace Journalists who is part of the CongoForum editorial staff. This organization of around ten journalists involved in peacebuilding wants eastern DRC to become an oasis of peace where people live together in peace for the development of their region. Paulin himself has been involved for the past three years in building peace in his region.

AFRICAN UNION, ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA :

The African Union celebrated the International Day of Peace 2020 with a video conference, Youth as agents for Silencing the Guns and Shaping Peace

GABON :

As part of the commemoration of the International Day of Peace, celebrated this year under the theme “Shaping peace together”. . . a video conference was dedicated to peace issues and security. During this high-level meeting, the Sub-Regional Representative of UNESCO, PAYNCOP Gabon invited the various organizations to strengthen the capacities of local actors in awareness raising, preventive diplomacy, mediation and peaceful resolution of crises and conflicts.

GUINEA :

Statement from Taran Diallo, Minister of National Unity and Citizenship: The International Day of Peace is celebrated in Guinea in the context of the preparations for the presidential election of October 18, 2020: it is an important moment in the consolidation of our democratic process. In doing so, our words, behaviors and attitudes must contribute to the establishment of a peaceful climate in order to allow everyone to participate in this historic choice.

IDANDORA, KENYA

Dandora Kenya International cities of Peace will share peace together with orphans and widows on 21 September 2020, international peace day. The day will start with a simple peace match within Dandora with peace messages then settle in a spacious hall for a meal. @$10 a widow or an orphan can have a meal. Your peace message or a meal support shall proudly be shared.

NAROK, KENYA :

A cache of crude weapons recovered in the volatile Narok South Sub-County were set ablaze Monday as part of celebrations to mark the International Peace Day. The assortment of weapons which included about 6,000 quivers, arrows, bows and spears had been confiscated by the Narok County Security Committee following the ethnic altercations between members of two communities living in the area. The event was graced by legislators from the Senate and National Assembly committee as well as members of the National Cohesion and Equal Opportunity as well as the National Cohesion and Integration Committee (NCIC) who took the chance to root for peace amongst members of the warring communities.

MALI :

This Monday, September 21 marks the International Day of Peace. The theme chosen for this 2020 Day is Shaping Peace Together. Fatoumata Maiga, president of the Association of Women for Peace Initiatives answers Assa Sakiliba’s microphone

MAURITIUS :

NGOs in the Rose-Belle region are mobilizing for the country. Shaping peace together. This is the theme chosen this year for the International Day of Peace. A theme that could not have come at a better time with all the unfortunate events that the country has experienced in recent weeks. Artist and social worker Alain Auriant added his personal touch.  “There is a great need for peace in Mauritius and in the whole world. We are organizing activities for this day to show that we are united among NGOs. ” Alain Auriant advances.

PEMBA, MOZAMBIQUE:

Yesterday (21.09.20), the MASC Foundation, through its Civic Incubator initiative, organized in Pemba a round table to discuss the contribution of local actors in the process of building sustainable peace and social cohesion in the context of armed attacks and religious radicalism in Cabo Delgado. Religious, academic, and youth leaders were present. The date is celebrated at a time when Mozambique is being plagued by successive armed attacks in the center and north of the country. The general understanding resulting from the roundtable is that peace and social cohesion are still a challenge because the process of building the Mozambican state has always been marked by violence and, to end this violence, we must create conditions of dialogue for the construction of a culture of peace based on socialization institutions. The celebration / reflection also featured the performance of the band Ikwazuni, which recently released the album Mocambique Yethu- Stop extremist violence!

NIAMEY, NIGER :

The Association of Journalists for Security and Migrants (AJSEM Niger) organized, this Monday, September 21, 2020 in the Conference Room of the Maison de la Presse in Niamey, an information meeting and discussions on defense and security issues.
Around the theme “What type of collaboration between FDS and media actors in a context of multifaceted security crisis”, this meeting is organized as part of the celebration of the International Day of Peace. In opening this meeting, the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Maison de la Presse, Mr. Ibrahim Harouna, first remarked that “our country and the African sub-region have been confronted for several years to multiple security challenges ”, stressing that“ several hotbeds of tension are active in particular in the North with the Libyan hearth, in the North-West the situation in Mali, in the East the Boko Haram group ”.

 
ILORIN, NIGERIA :

Poster for International Cities of Peace: Ilorin, Nigeria. Shaping Peace Together. Written by Dr. Biola Adimula, Centre for Peace and Strategic Studies, University of Ilorin.

KAANI, NIGERIA :

SEARCH FOR COMMON GROUP, a Non Governmental Organization (NGO) in conjunction with LEKEH DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION host the International Peace Day at the Ultramodern Town Hall, Kaani community. A wonderful event organized to preach, educate and orientate the leaders of Bua Kaani community on the importance of peace. HRH Mene G. B. Apere, the Community Development Committee (CDC) Chairman, the Elite president , Youth president, the Kaani Students Union president, Clergymen and women leader attends the programme to discus everlasting peace.

SEYCHELLES

The Beau Vallon secondary school celebrated the International Peace Day on Monday September 21 with a ‘Peace Road Race’. The head teacher of the school, Phillip Morel, noted that on Monday morning they had a short, simple assembly with messages of peace from teachers. To complete the event, some of the talented drummers from the school along with Marie Chantal composed and performed a moutya song on peace.

SEYCHELLES

To mark Peace Day yesterday, the International Day for Peace Committee organised a tree-planting activity in collaboration with six renowned local peace poets and the ‘Zanfan Losean EZ’ Association. They planted 21 coconut trees in the vicinity of the waterfront café and they all wore a white shirt/top. The theme for the event was ‘My Sustainable Tree’ and it was inaugurated by the Mayor of Victoria, David Andre.

ZANZIBAR, TANZANIA

RE:21 SEPT INTERNATIONAL WORLD PEACE DAY 2020 KARIAKOO UHURU PARK ZANZIBAR. Dear all friends in peace. We greet you all in True Peace & Solidarity. My name is Ali Mussa Mwadini and I am the Founder of our Organization, and currently voluntarily working as Executive Secretary & Peace Activist and Founder of Zanzibar City of Peace Clubs Project. Our Organization Zanzibar Peace, Truth & Transparency Association (ZPTTA NGO), is committed to the promotion of True Culture of Peace (Positive Peace) & peace related issues, via increased negotiation, reconciliation and dialogue. Find attached photos of world peace day 2020

LOME, TOGO

The Committee for Reflection and Action for the Promotion of Human Rights (CRAPH) intends to commemorate the International Day of Peace on September 21 through a discussion and discussion. The meeting, which is being held at the organization’s headquarters in Lomé, will bring together the board of directors of this human rights association and its members around the theme “Shaping peace together”.

TOGO

Three women’s organizations (REPSFECO, ROAJLEF and GTFJPS-AOS) are delighted with the efforts made by States to maintain peace in the sub-region. On the occasion of the celebration of the International Day of Peace, they invite the governments of the community space to redouble their vigilance for the maintenance and consolidation of peace. They also salute all the actors involved in an effective commitment to peace. Read the full statement below.

UGANDA

Video for International Day of Peace from the Uganda Muslim Youth Development Forum

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