Wilson Center Africa Program
West and North Africa at the Crossroads of Change: Examining the Evolving Security and Governance Landscape
From September 19-20, 2023, members of the Southern Voices Network for Peacebuilding (SVNP) hosted the Regional Policy Conference, "West and North Africa at the Crossroads of Change: Examining the Evolving Security and Governance Landscape," in Accra, Ghana. The West Africa Network for Peacebuilding (WANEP), SADEQ Institute, and the Wilson Center jointly co-hosted the conference.
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Overview
The hybrid event conducted under Chatham House rules was the second of such regional conferences on security and governance that the SVNP has organized following the recent security and socio-political developments in West and North Africa. The conference brought together regional experts and thought leaders for a two-day interactive discussion to explore the changing security and socio-political dynamics in the Sahel-Maghreb region, examine the role of external actors, discuss the impacts of the reemergence of military coups in the region, and offer policy recommendations that can inform the actions of national and international government, non-government actors, and the private sector.
A conference report sharing outcomes from the event is available for download below.
This regional policy conference and report was part of the Southern Voices Network for Peacebuilding (SVNP) series designed to bring SVNP, local and regional stakeholders, and policymakers for a policy-oriented dialogue on a set of issues of importance to that region – in this case, the Sahel-Maghreb region, which consists of the countries located in North Africa and the Sahel.
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The Africa Program works to address the most critical issues facing Africa and US-Africa relations, build mutually beneficial US-Africa relations, and enhance knowledge and understanding about Africa in the United States. The Program achieves its mission through in-depth research and analyses, public discussion, working groups, and briefings that bring together policymakers, practitioners, and subject matter experts to analyze and offer practical options for tackling key challenges in Africa and in US-Africa relations. Read more
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