Kenya’s Deputy President, Kithure Kindiki, has arrived in Ethiopia for a major gathering on Africa’s peace and security challenges. He was received by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed in Bahir Dar on Saturday, October 24.
The visit comes as African leaders and policymakers meet for the 12th Tana High-Level Forum on Security in Africa. The three-day event runs from October 23 to 25.
Africa’s Path to Peace
This year’s forum is being held under the theme, “Pathways to Peace in Africa: Economic Sovereignty and Geopolitical Transformation.” Discussions are expected to explore how economic independence and regional cooperation can support lasting peace.
Key topics include the management of natural resources, industrial growth and stronger economic institutions. Participants will also examine how illicit economies can fuel instability across the continent.
About 250 participants are expected, including political leaders, diplomats, academics, civil society representatives and business figures.
A Platform for African Solutions
The forum is organised by the Institute for Peace and Security Studies at Addis Ababa University. It provides an informal setting for leaders and experts to exchange views on Africa’s security challenges.
The platform was established in 2012, following the African Union’s 2009 Tripoli Declaration, which called for African-led responses to peace and security concerns.
Kindiki’s attendance places Kenya among the countries taking part in the discussions. The forum offers an opportunity to consider how African governments can strengthen cooperation and develop responses to shared challenges.
The key question is whether the discussions will lead to practical steps towards greater stability, stronger institutions and lasting peace across the continent.
