July 9

• Sudan: The Elders Congratulate Nation on First Anniversary of Independence [press release]

  The Elders today congratulated the people of South Sudan on the first anniversary of their country’s independence, and urged the Presidents of Sudan and South Sudan to mark... Read more »

July 6

• South Sudan: Somber Elder Delegation Urges More Dialogue [press release]

  Archbishop Desmond Tutu and his fellow Elders Martti Ahtisaari, former President of Finland, and Mary Robinson, former President of Ireland, met President Salva Kiir in Juba today... Read more »

July 5

• Sudan: Desmond Tutu and Fellow Elders to Visit South Sudan and Sudan to Encourage Peace Efforts [press release]

  Three members of The Elders are starting a six-day visit to Ethiopia, South Sudan and Sudan to encourage peace efforts in the region and support the African Union talks in Addis... Read more »

May 3

• Cote d'Ivoire: The Elders Call for More Decisive Steps Towards Reconciliation [press release]

  One year since their visit to Côte d'Ivoire, The Elders are heartened to find the country is on the road to recovery - but stress the need for more decisive progress towards... Read more »

January 23

• Cote d'Ivoire: Kofi Annan Sees Progress, Emphasises Challenges Facing the Country [press release]

  Following a two-day visit to Abidjan, former UN Secretary-General and member of The Elders Kofi Annan noted economic and security improvements in Côte d'Ivoire, however he... Read more »

September 28, 2011

• Cote d'Ivoire: The Elders Call for Inclusive and Independent Reconciliation Process [press release]

  Following months of post-election violence earlier this year, Côte d'Ivoire is preparing to inaugurate a formal process of national reconciliation. The Elders have written to... Read more »

September 20, 2011

• Africa: Girls Not Brides - A New Global Partnership to End Child Marriage [press release]

  A new global effort to end child marriage was announced today at the 2011 Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) Annual Meeting, turning the international spotlight on a harmful... Read more »

May 3, 2011

• Cote d'Ivoire: The Elders Encourage Plans for Truth and Reconciliation Process

  An Elders’ delegation has completed a two-day visit to Côte d’Ivoire to encourage reconciliation and healing. Their visit follows four months of post-election... Read more »

April 29, 2011

• Cote d'Ivoire: Kofi Annan, Desmond Tutu and Mary Robinson to visit Abidjan 1-2 May [press release]

  Three members of The Elders will travel to Abidjan this weekend to encourage healing and dialogue on national reconciliation. Read more »

December 9, 2010

• Sudan: The Elders Call on All Parties to 'Respect the Will of the People' [press release]

  One month before the referendum on self-determination is due to be held in Southern Sudan, The Elders call on Sudanese leaders and the international community to ensure that this... Read more »