Peace

The Governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has expressed profound sadness following the death of Pope Francis, calling the late pontiff a symbol of peace, humility, and compassion, whose influence will resonate for generations worldwide. Pope Francis passed away on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age…

MOSCOW/KYIV — Russian President Vladimir Putin proposed on Monday (April 21) bilateral talks with Ukraine for the first time since the early days of the war, and his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskiy said Kyiv was eager to discuss a halt to attacks on civilian targets. While Zelenskiy did not respond…

Advertisement European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Monday said Pope Francis would be remembered for his efforts to build “a more just, peaceful and compassionate world.” Von der Leyen wrote this on X, shortly after the Vatican announced the pontiff’s death at the age of 88. “Today, the…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed profound sorrow over the death of His Holiness Pope Francis, describing the late Pontiff as “a humble servant of God, a tireless champion of the poor, and a guiding light for millions.” In a statement issued from the State House in Abuja, the Nigerian…

KYIV - President Volodymyr Zelenskiy urged Ukrainians on Easter Sunday not to give up hope that peace will return to their country and to persevere to overcome the difficult path of war on which they have been travelling for 1,152 days. Wearing a grey traditional Ukrainian vyshyvanka embroidered shirt and…

As Nigerian Christians join the rest of the world to celebrate the 2025 Easter in commemoration of the resurrection of Christ, leaders have continued to preach peace, unity and tolerance for each other. In his Easter message, a former president of Nigeria, Goodluck Jonathan said this is the time for…

RFE/RL staff RFE/RL journalists report the news in 21 countries where a free press is banned by the government or not fully established. We provide what many… More Info Premium Content By RFE/RL staff - Apr 18, 2025, 2:00 PM CDT France hosted a meeting between European countries, the United…

French officials have praised talks held between key European countries, Ukraine, and the United States, the first involving the three sides since US President Donald Trump took power, as they look to end Europe's largest conflict since the end of World War II. Until the gathering in the French capital…

6m The carefully negotiated post Brexit trade deal was supposed to give Northern Ireland the best of both worlds – part of the UK, but also inside Europe’s free market. There were fears that Trump’s tariffs could risk the future of the Northern Ireland peace agreement, which the US helped…

On March 22, 2025, the World Water Day, under the theme, ‘Water for Peace,’ was observed. This theme underscores the critical role that access to clean water plays in fostering societal harmony and development. But across Nigeria’s 36 states, millions of citizens face a daily struggle to obtain safe drinking…