Africa’s conflict landscape and peacekeeping efforts have undergone significant changes in recent years, necessitating adaptation and innovation in peace support operations.
The Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC), in collaboration with the Legon Centre for International Affairs and Diplomacy (LECIAD), University of Ghana, the Training for Peace in Africa (TfP) program, and the Effectiveness of Peace Operations Network (EPON), organized a two-day ministerial to delve into these developments. From extremist groups to historical grievances, Africa’s changing conflicts demand new peacekeeping approaches. To address this, experts convened by KAIPTC delved into best practices for future African-led operations.
Day 1 of the ministerial explored the evolving landscape, with discussions on rising African capacity, partnership dynamics, and security challenges. Day 2 focused on AU-UN collaboration, featuring high-level insights from Ghana’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey and AU Commissioner Bankole Adeoye.
The event graced by high-level dignitaries including H.E Hanna Tetteh, UN Under-Secretary General and Special Envoy to the Horn of Africa, H. E. Harold Adlai Agyemang, Ambassador and Permanent Representative at Permanent Mission of Ghana to the UN. H.E. Marie Lamo Vikanes, Deputy Minister of Defence, Royal Kingdom of Norway highlighted the need for stronger synergy between African states, regional bodies, and international organizations, empowering African leadership and adapting partnerships to new realities. This paves the way for more effective and sustainable peace operations in Africa.