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Ethiopians express deep fatigue from repeated conflicts. Tensions between the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) and the federal government risk escalating into new violence. Such a war would represent a moral and economic catastrophe for the nation.

29 Mwezi wa kwanza, 2026 Imeripotiwa na AI

Twelve years after the declaration of Latin America and the Caribbean as a zone of peace, Cuba reaffirms its commitment to this regional initiative. Army General Raúl Castro Ruz announced the agreement at the 2nd Summit of Celac, signed by 33 heads of state. The commemoration highlights the need to defend sovereignty against external interventions.

A 14-year-old girl from California, Kyreece Imada, offered about 3,000 paper cranes at the Children's Peace Monument in Hiroshima's Peace Memorial Park as part of her peace-praying activities. Daughter of professional golfer Ryuji Imada from Hiroshima, she was inspired by the story of atomic bomb survivor Sadako Sasaki. Imada plans to return next year with cranes from other countries.

1 Mwezi wa kwanza, 2026 Imeripotiwa na AI

In his New Year's message, Cardinal Jose Advincula of Manila urged Filipinos to never stop striving for peace and to keep hope in their hearts, even amid failures in achieving national progress. He emphasized that true peace begins within individuals and grows through humility, dialogue, mercy, and trust. Despite the country's challenges, he assured that the Lord will never abandon his people.

In his first Christmas Mass in Rome, Pope Leo XIV called for compassion and peace. He quoted his predecessor Benedict XVI. and highlighted the infinite dignity of humanity. Thousands of faithful followed the service on screens in St. Peter's Square despite pouring rain.

22 Mwezi wa kumi na mbili, 2025 Imeripotiwa na AI

Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal has launched a €5.1 million European Union-funded project to strengthen peace, stability, and resilience in the state during a visit by the EU Ambassador.