President William Ruto has pushed for an ambitious reform agenda for the African Union (AU), proposing a boost to the continental Peace Fund from $400 million to $1 billion. According to President Ruto, this will strengthen preventive diplomacy and mediation, closing the early warning and response gaps, reinforcing norms against unconstitutional changes of government, and
US President Donald Trump has announced the next stage of his administration’s efforts to secure peace in Gaza by unveiling the next phase of the 20-Point Peace Plan. In a statement posted on his Truth Social account on Friday, January 16, 2026, Trump highlighted the progress made since the recent ceasefire, noting that his team