Africa

URI Africa is divided into four zones: Southern Africa, Great Lakes, West Africa, and the Horn of Africa.

URI member groups are present in the following countries in these zones:

Great Lakes

Burundi
Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo
Kenya
Rwanda
South Sudan
Uganda
United Republic of Tanzania

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Horn of Africa

Chad
Djibouti
Ethiopia
Somalia
Sudan

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Southern Africa

Angola
Kingdom of Eswatini
Malawi
Mauritius
Mozambique
South Africa
Zambia
Zimbabwe

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Western Africa

Benin
Burkina Faso
Cameroon
Côte d’Ivoire
Gabon
Gambia
Ghana
Liberia
Mali
Nigeria
Senegal
Sierra Leone
Togo

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Search for Cooperation Circles (CCs) in Africa

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Stories From URI Africa

Women and Tech for Peace Justice and Healing

URI women from around the world will address the role technology has played in developing their communities towards peace, justice, and healing.

Global Council Chair Reflection on Women's Day

March 8, International Women's Day is celebrated worldwide. On this day, we honor the sacred feminine spirit as it manifests in all beings.

Introducing the African Peacemaking Database: A collaboration with URI

Introducing the African Peacemaking Database, a collaboration with URI

Empowering Young Women

Cooperation Circles around the world are contributing to peace, justice, and healing through localized tailored initiatives. AFFCAD Cooperation Circle in URI Great Lakes region designed initiatives to empower young women.

Scaling Up Safe Spaces for Girls

AFFCAD Cooperation Circle sets up safe spaces for adolescent girls in slum communities.

The Role of Religious Communities in Africa

The Role of Religious Communities in Africa: Advancing Peace, Human Dignity, Preservation of the Environment, Sustainable Development, and Freedom of Religion or Beliefs.