CPNN (Culture of Peace News Network) bulletin of November 1, 2019

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PRIZES FOR PEACE

This year, the Nobel Prize for Peace was awarded to Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali. Readers of CPNN may be already familiar with his contribution to ending the conflict between Ethiopia and Eritrea, a conflict that had been going on for decades despite a peace deal that was signed some 18 years ago. In announcing the award the Norwegian Nobel Committee stated that they hope that the Prize “will strengthen Prime Minister Abiy in his important work for peace and reconciliation.”

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5th Congress of the Association of African Historians

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International Symposium on Félix Houphouët-Boigny’s Work of Peace – Photos

2nd FESA-UNESCO International Conference on “Violence Prevention and Promotion of the Culture of Peace in the Election Period in Africa” on December 12 and 13, 2016 in Luena

Workshop on Validation of the Feasibility Study on the Panafrican School for Peace on June 20, 2016 in Yamoussoukro, Côte d’Ivoire

Recovery workshop on the theme: “African Initiative for Education for Peace and Development through Religious Dialogue” organized by the Pan-African Center for Social Prospects (CPPS-IAT) on May 26, 2016 in Cotonou, Benin

FESA International Conference on the Culture of Peace and the 3rd Network Meeting on September 11 and 12, 2015 in Soyo, Angola

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You will find on our website articles, publications, photos and videos concerning the promotion of the Culture of Peace on the African continent. We also keep you informed about upcoming events.

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