The Coalition nationale des autorités morales pour le renforcement des voix de la paix (CONAM) recently organized a two-day training session in Sarh, Chad, aimed at equipping community actors with the skills to prevent conflicts and promote dialogue. The September 28-29, 2026, event was supported by the Projet d'appui au Parlement et au processus électoral (PAPPE). The training brought together traditional and religious leaders, women mediators, and other community relays.
The training focused on enabling community actors to identify and address potential conflicts before they escalate. Participants engaged in discussions on various forms of conflicts that can affect communities and explored ways to prevent them. The program emphasized the importance of active listening, dialogue, and finding mutually acceptable solutions. By empowering local actors, CONAM aims to promote peaceful resolution of disputes and foster a culture of dialogue.
According to Baniara Yoyana, Secretary-General of CONAM, local actors play a vital role in conflict prevention as they are familiar with the realities and challenges faced by their communities. He encouraged the use of traditional and community-based mechanisms for resolving disputes, which can help bring parties together and restore dialogue when used effectively.
Bani Ngadogo, Secretary-General of the Conseil provincial, urged participants to look beyond the symptoms of conflicts and identify their root causes. He encouraged them to propose context-specific solutions and emphasized the need to sustain dialogue among communities to prevent tensions from escalating. Ngadogo highlighted the importance of strengthening local relays in maintaining peace and promoting dialogue.
The training also aimed to designate focal points within various communities, who will be responsible for sensitizing populations, gathering concerns, and contributing to ongoing dialogue in Moyen-Chari. These community representatives will play a crucial role in promoting peaceful coexistence and addressing emerging issues.
The event was part of CONAM's efforts to support peacebuilding and conflict prevention in Chad. By empowering community actors, the organization seeks to promote a culture of peace and stability in the region. The training is expected to have a positive impact on the lives of communities in Moyen-Chari.
The collaboration between CONAM and local stakeholders demonstrates a commitment to promoting peace and stability in Chad. The training session has equipped community actors with the skills and knowledge necessary to address conflicts and promote dialogue, contributing to a more peaceful and harmonious coexistence among communities.
Key points
- CONAM trains community actors to prevent conflicts and promote dialogue in Chad's Moyen-Chari province.
- The training emphasized the importance of active listening, dialogue, and finding mutually acceptable solutions.
- The program aims to empower local actors to promote peaceful resolution of disputes and foster a culture of dialogue.
