Africa: Africa's Path to Lasting Peace: Multilateral Security Cooperation

Nairobi — The African continent finds itself at a pivotal juncture in 2026. While hosting some of the world's fastest-growing economies and a vibrant, youthful population, Africa’s progress has been overshadowed by a myriad of security challenges.

Taking a panoramic view from the insurgencies in the Sahel, to the catastrophic conflict in Sudan and the persistent instability in the Great Lakes region, the threats are increasingly transnational, asymmetrical and complex. The humanitarian consequences arising from the conflicts are grave.

Building peace requires international African-led collaboration.