Youth hold the key to preventing terrorism in Southern Africa
How can Mozambique, SADC and the AU leverage the peacemaking potential of young people?
Violent extremism is a growing threat to peace and security in Southern Africa. As national and regional decision makers grapple with how to respond, they should look to the potential of young people in the peacemaking process.
This seminar will debate key findings and recommendations from a new policy brief on how to harness the power of the youth in preventing violent extremism. These questions are especially significant for Africa’s Youth, Peace and Security agenda.
Chair: Dr Rhuks Ako, Senior Conflict Prevention Analyst/Co-Convener, Youth 4 Peace Africa program, AU Commission
Speakers:
Muneinazvo Kujeke, Research Officer, ISS Pretoria
Freeman Musikambesa, Conflict Early Warning Analyst, Youth Innovation Centre, Mozambique
Ebrahim Deen, Researcher, Afro-Middle East Centre
Photo: © Namnso Ukpanah / Unsplash
