Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi has announced the launch of the sixth edition of the post-conflict reconstruction and development celebration, which will run throughout November 2026. The celebration, titled "Twenty Years of Building and Sustaining Peace: From Policy to Implementation," marks a significant milestone in African efforts to address conflict and promote development. The event is being held under El-Sisi's leadership as the African Union's champion for post-conflict reconstruction and development.
The celebration aims to review progress made over the past twenty years since the adoption of the African Union's policy on post-conflict reconstruction and development. El-Sisi emphasized that this effort is not just humanitarian or economic, but a core component of African peace and security architecture. He stressed the importance of coordinating efforts between different stakeholders, including governments, international partners, and the private sector, to ensure effective implementation of post-conflict reconstruction and development initiatives.
The sixth edition of the celebration will feature a month-long series of events, including the sixth edition of the Aswan Forum for Sustainable Peace and Development, which will take place later this month. El-Sisi highlighted the importance of prioritizing national priorities and actual community needs in post-conflict reconstruction efforts. He also emphasized the need to involve young people, women, and the private sector in these efforts, as they are essential partners in promoting economic recovery and development.
El-Sisi acknowledged the efforts of the African Union Commission and the African Union Center for Post-Conflict Reconstruction and Development in Cairo in supporting national institutions and building capacities in Africa. He called for increased funding and support for programs and projects that have a direct and immediate impact on people's lives. Egypt will continue to play an active role in promoting post-conflict reconstruction and development efforts, El-Sisi said.
The launch of the sixth edition of the post-conflict reconstruction and development celebration coincides with the 25th anniversary of the establishment of the African Union, which will be marked in 2027. El-Sisi said this anniversary presents an opportunity to reaffirm the importance of African solidarity and cooperation in addressing the continent's challenges. He expressed his commitment to working closely with African leaders, the African Union Commission, and international partners to promote peace, stability, and sustainable development in Africa.
El-Sisi emphasized that post-conflict reconstruction efforts must be based on national priorities and actual community needs, and that coordination between different stakeholders is essential. He highlighted the role of the private sector in promoting economic recovery and development, and called for increased investment in infrastructure and job creation. The Egyptian president also stressed the importance of involving young people and women in post-conflict reconstruction efforts.
The post-conflict reconstruction and development celebration will provide a platform for stakeholders to review progress, identify challenges, and renew commitments to promoting peace, stability, and development in Africa. El-Sisi's leadership in this effort reflects Egypt's commitment to promoting African solidarity and cooperation in addressing the continent's challenges. The celebration will also provide an opportunity for Egypt to showcase its efforts in promoting post-conflict reconstruction and development in Africa.
Key points
- The sixth edition of the post-conflict reconstruction and development celebration was launched by Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi.
- The celebration will run throughout November 2026 and features a month-long series of events.
- The event aims to review progress made over the past twenty years since the adoption of the African Union's policy on post-conflict reconstruction and development.
