African regional leaders call for youth involvement in security and development

African youth empowerment Sahel security ECCAS Alliance of Sahel States regional stability

African regional organizations are emphasizing the strategic role of youth in maintaining stability and driving economic growth. In Gitega, the President of the ECCAS Commission, Dr. Ézéchiel Nibigira, called on young people to act as a 'shield' for peace and security during a scientific conference. The event, which included Burundian President Évariste Ndayishimiye, focused on youth as architects of regional emergence and urged active citizenship to combat disinformation.

Simultaneously, in Ouagadougou, a Chadian youth delegation participated in the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) Regional Youth Forum. The forum seeks to move beyond viewing youth as mere beneficiaries of policy, instead positioning them as central participants in addressing the economic, social, and security challenges facing the Sahel region. Discussions focused on entrepreneurship, innovation, and professional training to leverage the demographic strength of the region.

Entities

Alliance of Sahel States · Burundi · ECCAS · Évariste Ndayishimiye · Ézéchiel Nibigira

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[○ 1 SOURCE] Burundian President Évariste Ndayishimiye attended the scientific conference in his capacity as AU President. fr.journalducameroun.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] A five-member Chadian youth delegation participated in the AES Regional Youth Forum in Ouagadougou from August 28 to 30, 2026. chagramedia.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] General Marcel Mapanou Moussadji urged youth engagement through refusing disinformation and participating in early warning systems. fr.journalducameroun.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] The forum in Ouagadougou aims to involve youth in economic, social, and security discussions within the Sahel region. chagramedia.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Dr. Ézéchiel Nibigira called on African youth to act as agents of peace and security during a scientific conference in Gitega. fr.journalducameroun.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] The 10th edition of the Imbonerakure Youth Day focused on youth as a pillar for the emergence of Burundi and Africa. fr.journalducameroun.com

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Tchad : à Ouagadougou, la jeunesse veut peser dans l’avenir du Sahel - Innover, informer, bâtir l'avenir ! [chagramedia.com]

12 days ago

Union africaine : Ndayishimiye appelle à renforcer les mécanismes de paix - Kaweru Infos, Site d'information et d'actualités [www.kaweru.com]

11 days ago

Alger plaide pour une implication des dirigeants africains dans les médiations : les contradictions d’une diplomatie en quête d’influence – Aljazayr. com [fr.aljazayr.com]

10 days ago

Embellissement des villes : la jeunesse de l’AES fait œuvre utile au monument des Héros nationaux [www.sidwaya.info]

10 days ago

CEEAC : la jeunesse le bouclier de l’Afrique centrale - Journalducameroun. com [fr.journalducameroun.com]

11 days ago