African Leaders To Hold Summit On Terrorism And Coups In Africa

The African Union (AU) has announced an extraordinary summit on terrorism and Unconstitutional changes in government on May 28, 2022.

African leaders will converge at Malabo in Equatorial Guinea.

The African Leaders will deliberate on Preventing, combating terrorism and violent extremism in Africa; early warning, early action/response; the triple nexus of peace, security and development; as well as the role of private sector, civil society and faith-based institutions, the AU said.

Additionally, they will highlight the enhancement of peace-building, national healing, reconciliation and cohesion initiatives; effective management of elections and complex political transitions; women and youth involvement; AGA/APSA synergies; digital revolution.

“Other key agenda issues include, financing of counter terrorism initiatives (robust and soft actions); enhancing the capacities of PSOs through predictable and sustainable financing; the human security approach to fighting insecurity; countering the financing of terrorism; maritime security; experience sharing among Member States on measures to #SilencingtheGuns in Africa”, the AU said.

Source: opemsuo.com/Hajara Fuseini