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French traduction below / Traduction française ci-dessous The Kofi Annan Foundation calls on all the protagonists of the escalating crisis in the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to bring the fighting in and around Goma to an immediate end, and to seek a lasting solution to the protracted conflict that has…
Statement on the Crisis in the Eastern DRC
French traduction below / Traduction française ci-dessous The Kofi Annan Foundation calls on all the protagonists of the escalating crisis in the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to bring the fighting in and around Goma to an immediate end, and to seek a lasting solution to the protracted conflict that has affected the region for […]
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The following is a transcript of the speech given by Corinne Momal-Vanian at the 16TH EISA ANNUAL SYMPOSIUM in Nairobi, 11 December 2024. Navigating political transitions in Africa It is an honour to be asked to deliver this opening speech on behalf of the Kofi Annan Foundation. For most of my career,…
Back to the future?
The following is a transcript of the speech given by Corinne Momal-Vanian at the 16TH EISA ANNUAL SYMPOSIUM in Nairobi, 11 December 2024. Navigating political transitions in Africa It is an honour to be asked to deliver this opening speech on behalf of the Kofi Annan Foundation. For most of my career, the term “transition” […]
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Topic: EPD Community Author: European Partnership for Democracy December 2024 As the new College of Commissioners of the European Commission takes office today, EPD and its membership would wish them all the best for the challenging five years ahead. Democracy faces an array of grave challenges, globally as well as within the EU’s own borders.…
A Message to the European Commission from the European Democracy Support Community
Topic: EPD Community Author: European Partnership for Democracy December 2024 As the new College of Commissioners of the European Commission takes office today, EPD and its membership would wish them all the best for the challenging five years ahead. Democracy faces an array of grave challenges, globally as well as within the EU’s own borders. 2024 has been […]
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As Ghanaians prepare to head to the polls this Saturday, the Kofi Annan Foundation urges them to vote for Ghana. Kofi Annan was proud to come from Sub-Saharan Africa’s first independent country and one of its most vibrant democracies. His nationality was one factor contributing to his reputation as an honest broker…
The Kofi Annan Foundation calls on Ghanaians to “Vote for Ghana”
As Ghanaians prepare to head to the polls this Saturday, the Kofi Annan Foundation urges them to vote for Ghana. Kofi Annan was proud to come from Sub-Saharan Africa’s first independent country and one of its most vibrant democracies. His nationality was one factor contributing to his reputation as an honest broker in international affairs. […]
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An open letter by the international Leadership Excellence in Politics (LEiP) Initiative We, the undersigned, unite with a shared commitment to restore trust in political leadership and enhance its practice to meet the unique demands of the 21st-century. In an era where trust in political institutions is waning, now is the time…
Advancing Politics Together: Academics, Politicians, and Civil Society Call on Peers to Unite for the Future of Political Leadership
An open letter by the international Leadership Excellence in Politics (LEiP) Initiative We, the undersigned, unite with a shared commitment to restore trust in political leadership and enhance its practice to meet the unique demands of the 21st-century. In an era where trust in political institutions is waning, now is the time for leaders across […]
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Mary Robinson, Chair of The Elders, delivered the Kofi Annan Peace Address during Geneva Peace Week 2024. Reflecting on Kofi Annan’s legacy and the current global leadership crisis in peace efforts, she called for greater respect for humanitarian law, and advocated for gender parity in leadership, emphasising the need for women’s inclusion in peacebuilding. Full Remarks…
Mary Robinson: “The current failure of leadership is not gender neutral”
Mary Robinson, Chair of The Elders, delivered the Kofi Annan Peace Address during Geneva Peace Week 2024. Reflecting on Kofi Annan’s legacy and the current global leadership crisis in peace efforts, she called for greater respect for humanitarian law, and advocated for gender parity in leadership, emphasising the need for women’s inclusion in peacebuilding. Full Remarks from Mary Robinson […]
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À l’occasion de la Journée internationale de la paix et avant le Sommet pour l’avenir, la Fondation Kofi Annan et Interpeace lancent un appel d’urgence pour la paix. Cet article a été publié dans Le Temps le 20 septembre 2024, sous la plume de Corinne Momal-Vanian et Itonde Kakoma. Nous vivons en…
Appel d’urgence pour la paix
À l’occasion de la Journée internationale de la paix et avant le Sommet pour l’avenir, la Fondation Kofi Annan et Interpeace lancent un appel d’urgence pour la paix. Cet article a été publié dans Le Temps le 20 septembre 2024, sous la plume de Corinne Momal-Vanian et Itonde Kakoma. Nous vivons en temps de guerre. […]
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Brussels, 6 June 2024. On 5 June, the Kofi Annan Foundation (KAF), the European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) and Reporters without Borders (RSF) organized a roundtable discussion at the Brussels Press Club on the European Media Freedom Act (EMFA), which came into force on 7 May. Opening remarks were provided by Corinne Momal-Vanian, Executive Director of Kofi Annan Foundation, Renate Schroeder, Director…
Communiqué | From the European Media Freedom Act to the right to information: The challenges ahead
Brussels, 6 June 2024. On 5 June, the Kofi Annan Foundation (KAF), the European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) and Reporters without Borders (RSF) organized a roundtable discussion at the Brussels Press Club on the European Media Freedom Act (EMFA), which came into force on 7 May. Opening remarks were provided by Corinne Momal-Vanian, Executive Director of Kofi Annan Foundation, Renate Schroeder, Director of EFJ, and Antoine […]
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Pretoria, 17.11.2023. In Transformation Initiative (ITI) et la Fondation Kofi Annan ont facilité un dialogue de cinq jours, du 13 au 17 novembre 2023, à Pretoria, en Afrique du Sud, entre les représentants de cinq candidats à la présidence de la République démocratique du Congo (RDC), à savoir Martin Fayulu, Moïse Katumbi,…
RD Congo | Communiqué de In Transformation Initiative et de la Foundation Kofi Annan
Pretoria, 17.11.2023. In Transformation Initiative (ITI) et la Fondation Kofi Annan ont facilité un dialogue de cinq jours, du 13 au 17 novembre 2023, à Pretoria, en Afrique du Sud, entre les représentants de cinq candidats à la présidence de la République démocratique du Congo (RDC), à savoir Martin Fayulu, Moïse Katumbi, Augustin Matata Ponyo, […]
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La Fondation Kofi Annan a pris note des résultats provisoires des élections générales en République Démocratique du Congo, qui indiquent que le Président sortant M. Félix Tshisekedi a remporté 73% des suffrages exprimés. La Fondation encourage l’opposition, qui dénonce les résultats et le processus électoral, et réclame la tenue d’un nouveau scrutin,…
Communiqué de la Fondation Kofi Annan sur les élections en RDC
La Fondation Kofi Annan a pris note des résultats provisoires des élections générales en République Démocratique du Congo, qui indiquent que le Président sortant M. Félix Tshisekedi a remporté 73% des suffrages exprimés. La Fondation encourage l’opposition, qui dénonce les résultats et le processus électoral, et réclame la tenue d’un nouveau scrutin, à porter ses […]
