Strengthening Security and Stabilization in Sahel and West Africa

The two-day workshop will take place from 23– 24 April 2026 at the Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara International Conference Centre in Banjul, The Gambia.

This workshop is convened against the backdrop of a regional context marked by persistent and multidimensional challenges. West Africa and the Sahel continue to grapple with the escalation of terrorism and violent extremism, complex political transitions, and increasing risks of spillover into coastal states. These interconnected dynamics undermine regional stability and underscore the urgent need for coordinated, integrated, and sustainable responses.

The proposed two-day workshop will bring together up to 50 participants, including high-level policymakers, special envoys, representatives of states and RECs, civil society actors, EU and African Union (AU) officials, as well as security and governance experts. This format will allow for the convergence of institutional, diplomatic, and civic perspectives and the identification of operational pathways for concerted action.

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