Algeria's State Secretary for Foreign Affairs, Sufyan Chaib, met with a delegation from FemWise-Africa, a network of African women for conflict prevention and mediation, on September 28, 2026. The 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 forum will take place in Algeria on September 29-30, 2026.
During the meeting, Chaib reaffirmed Algeria's commitment to supporting African initiatives that promote women's participation in conflict prevention, mediation, and peacebuilding. He highlighted Algeria's efforts to empower women and promote their role in society. Algeria has played a key role in the establishment of FemWise-Africa, hosting preparatory meetings and the network's first general assembly in December 2017.
The FemWise-Africa delegation was led by co-presidents, Dieye Ba and Efi Lombo Ouorou. They praised Algeria's leadership in promoting the role of African women in peace and security, as well as its support for the network's activities. The Algerian government has consistently demonstrated its commitment to promoting women's rights and empowerment.
The Regional Forum will bring together members of FemWise-Africa to discuss their role in preventing terrorism and violent extremism in North Africa and the Sahel region. The forum aims to promote women's participation in peace and security efforts and to explore ways to address the root causes of conflict.
Algeria's support for FemWise-Africa is part of its broader efforts to promote peace and stability in the region. The country has been actively engaged in regional and international efforts to combat terrorism and violent extremism. Algeria's hosting of the Regional Forum reflects its commitment to promoting African women's role in peace and security.
The meeting between Chaib and the FemWise-Africa delegation highlights the importance of partnerships between governments and civil society organizations in promoting peace and security. Algeria's support for FemWise-Africa demonstrates its recognition of the critical role that women play in conflict prevention and peacebuilding.
The Regional Forum is expected to provide a platform for FemWise-Africa members to share their experiences and expertise in conflict prevention and mediation. The forum will also explore ways to strengthen the network's activities and promote women's participation in peace and security efforts.
Key points
- Algeria reaffirms its support for African women's role in conflict prevention and peacebuilding.
- The country hosts a regional forum on preventing terrorism and violent extremism in North Africa and the Sahel region.
- Algeria has played a key role in the establishment of FemWise-Africa, a network of African women for conflict prevention and mediation.
