Keywords: Peace


UN Chief António Guterres Urges Immediate De-escalation Following Renewed Red Sea Attacks on Commercial Vessels

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has voiced deep concern over a fresh wave of attacks targeting commercial shipping lanes in the Red Sea, urgently calling for an immediate de-escalation to safeguard global commerce and regional stability. The latest maritime incidents—claimed......

Morocco calls for a multidimensional approach to combating terrorism in Africa

Morocco has called for a comprehensive and multidimensional strategy to address terrorism and violent extremism in Africa, stressing that security measures alone cannot provide lasting solutions to the continent’s growing security challenges. Speaking during a ministerial meeting of the African......

Türkiye urges continuation of Istanbul talks to prevent wider Russia-Ukraine conflict

Türkiye has called for the continuation of the Istanbul talks framework aimed at addressing the Russia-Ukraine war, with Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan stressing the importance of maintaining diplomatic channels to help prevent further escalation. Speaking during a joint press conference in Kyiv......

Morocco calls for dialogue and development during political transitions in Africa

Morocco has urged the African Union Peace and Security Council to place dialogue and comprehensive support at the center of political transition processes across the continent, emphasizing that lasting stability depends on inclusive governance and sustainable development. During a meeting of the Council's......

Azerbaijan says peace with Armenia is within reach but constitutional changes remain key

Azerbaijan has signaled that its relationship with Armenia has entered what officials describe as a period of "real peace," while stressing that a comprehensive peace treaty will depend on constitutional reforms in Armenia that Baku considers essential to resolving long-standing disputes. The......

Morocco climbs to 65th place in the 2026 Global Peace Index

Morocco has improved its position in the 2026 Global Peace Index (GPI), climbing to 65th place out of 163 countries, according to the latest report published by the Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP). The Kingdom recorded one of the most notable improvements in this year's rankings, moving up......

Former FARC leader warns of rising tensions after Colombia's president-elect targets peace deal

A former leader of Colombia's dissolved Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) has warned that increasingly confrontational political rhetoric could fuel renewed violence, following statements by President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella questioning key elements of the country's 2016 peace......

ASEAN’s Myanmar engagement raises concerns over legitimacy and stalled peace efforts

ASEAN’s renewed diplomatic engagement with Myanmar has sparked concerns that closer contact with the country’s military-led authorities could strengthen their international standing without delivering meaningful progress toward ending the conflict. Analysts warned that the regional bloc’s......

UN chief urges US and Iran to end renewed hostilities and resume diplomacy

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called on the United States and Iran to immediately de-escalate tensions following a renewed outbreak of hostilities in the Middle East, warning that continued military action could further destabilize the region. In a statement issued through UN......