Sierra Leone proposes the principle of “prevention before intervention” in its security strategy for Africa.

Written by: Ayman Ragab

Sierra Leone's President Julius Maada Bio participated in Dakar Forum The tenth for peace and security in Africa, in the Senegalese capital.

In his account on the “X” website, he said that he stressed the need to find practical and sustainable solutions to the major challenges facing Africa in the areas of stability, integration and sovereignty.

Peace and security strategy in Africa

He continued: As president of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), I proposed that the peace and security strategy in Africa be based on the principle of prevention before intervention.

He also thanked Senegalese President Faye, the government, and the people of Senegal for their commitment to this forum over the course of a decade.

10th International Forum for Peace and Security in Africa

The Senegalese capital, Dakar, is hosting the 10th International Forum on Peace and Security in Africa on Monday and Tuesday – a celebratory edition taking place amid major geopolitical shifts across the continent and competition for its resources.

Thirteen years after its inception, the forum is being held in a remarkably changing security environment, according to organizers.

The group was dissolved The five Sahel countriesMeanwhile, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has been weakened by the withdrawal of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger.

At the same time, armed groups are expanding towards coastal countries in the Gulf of Guinea, including Benin, Togo and Ghana.

Around 100 experts are gathering in Dakar for the two-day forum.

Forum topics

The discussions will focus on several key themes, including natural resource management, with particular attention to rare earth minerals and bio-minerals.

According to the World Bank, Africa possesses approximately 30% of the world's rare earth mineral reserves, which are essential for the development of clean energy technologies.

The Democratic Republic of Congo alone contributes approximately 70% of global cobalt production.