Panel 4: African Civil Society and Strengthening Ceasefires

This panel will explore the crucial role of African civil society in ceasefire processes, focusing on its proactive role in peacebuilding and conflict resolution. Participants will discuss the value of inclusive peace processes at different stages of ceasefire negotiations and implementation. What formal means can boost the participation of political parties, NGOs, women, and young people in ceasefire and peace negotiation processes?
Moderator:
Kidane Kiros, Senior Fellow, Policy Center for the New South
Speakers:
Saïd Abass Ahamed, Director, Thinking Africa
Oumar Ba, Associate Expert, Les Afriques dans le monde
Judith van den Boogert, Mediator and Dialogue Facilitator in Social and Conflict Transformation, Independent
Mohamed Jeghllaly, Mediation Advisor, HD Centre