Kinshasa, DRC — April 20, 2026 Dakar, Senegal, played host to the pivotal International Forum on Peace and Security in Africa, a two-day summit held from April 20 to 21, 2026.
The event, held at the Abdou Diouf International Conference Centre in Diamniadio, was a platform for dialogue among African leaders and international experts to address the continent’s evolving security challenges.
The forum, themed “Africa facing the challenges of stability, integration, and sovereignty: what sustainable solutions?”was presided over by Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye. It underscored the importance of a “sovereign Africa “and advocated for self-reliance in security and strategic matters.
Key regional leaders, including Sierra Leone’s Julius Maada Bio and Mauritania’s Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani, were among the participants. One of the focal points of the forum was the African Union’s Agenda 2063, a comprehensive framework aimed at transforming Africa into a prosperous, peaceful, and integrated continent by 2063. Participants delved into regional security concerns such as terrorism, piracy, and border disputes, as well as strategies to involve youth more actively in African sovereignty.
The Senegalese presidency’s stance on autonomy and self-reliance in security matters reflects a growing trend across the continent. This shift towards reducing external security dependencies is seen as essential for the continent’s stability and long-term development.
The African Union’s Agenda 2063, with its holistic approach to development and security, emerged as a key framework for addressing the continent’s challenges.
The Dakar International Forum on Peace and Security in Africa has become an essential gathering for fostering dialogue and collaboration on Africa’s security landscape.
As the summit drew to a close, participants emphasized the necessity of collective action and sustainable solutions to guarantee peace, stability, and integration across Africa.
*Additional reporting by ImNews | Sources consulted: 5*
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