Algerian State Secretary for Foreign Affairs, Sufyan Shayb, received a delegation from the African Women's Network for Conflict Prevention and Mediation (FemWise-Africa), a group under the African Union's Panel of the Wise, on Monday. The delegation was led by the network's co-presidents, Dieye Ba and Eve Lombo Ouor. This meeting was held in preparation for the regional forum on the participation of FemWise-Africa members in preventing terrorism and violent extremism in North Africa and the Sahel region.
The regional forum, scheduled for September 29-30, 2026, in Algeria, aims to enhance the role of women in conflict prevention and mediation. Shayb reiterated Algeria's commitment to supporting African initiatives that promote women's presence and active participation in conflict prevention, mediation, and peacebuilding. He emphasized Algeria's dedication to strengthening women's roles in society and empowering them to take on high-level responsibilities.
Shayb also highlighted Algeria's role in the establishment of FemWise-Africa, including hosting preparatory meetings and the network's first general assembly in December 2017. Algeria's efforts to promote women's empowerment and participation in peace and security initiatives have been acknowledged by the international community.
The co-presidents of FemWise-Africa, Dieye Ba and Eve Lombo Ouor, praised Algeria's leadership in promoting the role of African women in peace and security. They commended Algeria's support for the network's activities and its efforts to enhance women's presence at the continental and regional levels.
The African Women's Network for Conflict Prevention and Mediation was established to promote women's participation in conflict prevention and mediation efforts. The network aims to provide a platform for African women to share experiences, expertise, and best practices in conflict prevention and mediation.
Algeria's hosting of the regional forum and its support for FemWise-Africa reflect its commitment to promoting women's empowerment and participation in peace and security initiatives. The country's efforts to strengthen women's roles in society and promote their participation in high-level decision-making processes have been recognized by the international community.
The meeting between Shayb and the FemWise-Africa delegation demonstrates Algeria's dedication to promoting women's participation in conflict prevention and mediation efforts. The regional forum will provide a platform for FemWise-Africa members to discuss strategies for preventing terrorism and violent extremism in North Africa and the Sahel region.
Key points
- Algeria is set to host a regional forum on the participation of FemWise-Africa members in preventing terrorism and violent extremism in North Africa and the Sahel region.
- The African Women's Network for Conflict Prevention and Mediation aims to promote women's participation in conflict prevention and mediation efforts.
- Algeria has reiterated its commitment to supporting African initiatives that promote women's presence and active participation in conflict prevention, mediation, and peacebuilding.
