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In 2004, the African Union’s (AU) then Commissioner for Peace and Security, Said Djinnit, argued that “No more, never again. Africans cannot watch the tragedies developing on the continent…” While the newly-constituted (2002) AU adopted an ambitious peace and security agenda, two decades later, the continent faces rising levels of violent conflict, terrorism and transnational organised crime. Africa's future is being shaped by demographic growth, rapid urbanisation, climate change, and new global energy demands. Additionally, harnessing Africa's critical mineral wealth and economic potential requires sustained peace, stable institutions and strengthened regional capacities. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION AND SIGN-UP FOR IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE:
https://www.nupi.no/en/events/2025/the-state-of-peace-in-africa
Yet, this must be achieved amid deepening uncertainty. African peace and security actors are expected to deliver more with less, while navigating the entry of new peace actors that often operate outside AU frameworks. Climate-induced crises, geopolitical competition and the fragmentation of collective action further complicate effective responses. In this context, the AU-UN partnership is increasingly critical. This event will reflect on current peace and security trends, recent political and institutional developments, the role of climate insecurity and how the AU is adapting its African Peace and Security Architecture (APSA). As as long-standing peace and security support programme to the AUC, the TFP will also share lessons and priorities for strengthening African-led responses. The discussion panel will be as follows,
Dr Andrew Tchie (NUPI – Moderator)
o Opening remarks and framing: the role of TfP in supporting the AUC and capacity development.
Dr Linda Darkwa (TfP Coordinator – online)
o Commentary on AU institutional developments, the legacy of TfP in supporting the AUC and the operational realities of AU peace support operations, the future of the APSA and opportunities for strengthening African agency in global peace and security.
Karishma Rajoo (ACCORD)
o Presentation of insights in supporting the AU´s conflict prevention, mediation, and political dialogue mechanisms and how to enhance conflict resolution tools in light of the evolving threats on the continent.
Dr Dawit Yohannes (ISS)
o Presentation on key lessons learned on addressing security trends, including terrorism, transnational organised crime and the evolving nature of PSOs, and emphasising the imperative for reforming global and regional peace frameworks to address insecurity and to enhance coordination between AU, RECs, UN, Member States and other peace actors.
The event will be streamed on NUPI's YouTube channel:
Photo: African Union
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Rosenkrantz gate 22, 0160 Oslo, Norway, Rosenkrantz' gate 22, 0160 Oslo, Norge, Oslo, Norway
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