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Zawya
02-07-2025
- Politics
- Zawya
Acting African Union Special Representative's goodwill message on Burundi's Independence Day
On behalf of the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), I congratulate the people and Government of Burundi on the occasion of the 63rd Independence Day. This day not only commemorates Burundi's attainment of self-governance from colonial rule but also celebrates the progress and achievements made since 1962. Burundi continues to play a vital role in the promotion of peace and security in the region and the African continent. In particular, Burundian troops have displayed unwavering commitment in their contributions to the African Union's peace process in Somalia. Their selfless support for Somalia's stabilisation efforts has been instrumental in advancing our shared vision of a secure, stable, and progressive Somalia. AUSSOM affirms its deep appreciation for the enduring partnership between the African Union and Burundi, and for its key role in fostering regional peace and integration. Happy Independence Day… 'Sangwa intahe yo kwikukira'. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM).
Zawya
18-03-2025
- Zawya
South Sudan: Conflict-prone Greater Tonj area receives two-wheeled peace and security boost
The three counties making up the greater Tonj region are sadly familiar with intercommunal violence and its dire consequences. A lack of mobility among law enforcement agents and community peacebuilding organs has made it difficult to prevent crimes and issue early warnings of potential security incidents, but now they and their efforts have received a significant boost – in the shape of 33 pairs of motorized wheels. 'These motorbikes will greatly enhance our ability to respond quickly to emergencies, and that is crucial for us to be able to maintain peace in and between our communities,' said Gabriel Dut, a cattle camp leader from Tonj South. The handover of these potential lifesavers is part of a community-led peacebuilding project called Kong Koc, managed by the Reconciliation, Stabilization, and Resilience Trust Fund, a group comprising multiple organizations, including the United Nations Mission in South Sudan and other UN entities. Abuok Anei, a member of the Tonj South Oversight Committee, reflected on the importance of the initiative. "We have wasted so much time fighting each other. Now, with this project, we hope that affected families will receive the justice they deserve and, more importantly, that we can resolve our differences peacefully and move towards a future of development," she said. The motorcycles were bought and handed over by the South Sudan Multi-Partner Trust Fund. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS).
