Gloria Kabage

Pan-African 🇰🇪 | Passionate about Elevating Women, Empowering Youth, and Fueling Africa’s Unstoppable Rise | Works at @AUC_PAPS

[Basalirwa Jonathan 🇺🇬 @BasalirwaJB]

@_AfricanUnion @tabdulkadir @KabageGloria @Yemikebede @FrewDemeke @HC4Democracy @PrimusBahiigi @NimdUganda @WeAreNIMD @nakate_vanessa @Thomas_Tayebwa @AUYouthProgram @AUC_PAPS @AUABC_ I'm grateful to the AU Commission team (Gloria and Dr. Taye) and to the Horn Center for Democracy for facilitating this high-level engagement, and for the souvenirs 🎁

#YLDS2026
#HornCenterForDemocracy
#AUCommission
#YouthLeadership

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[African Union Political Affairs Peace and Security @AUC_PAPS]

Algiers, #Algeria 🇩🇿– Today, @_AUC_PAPS with AU-CTE and @GIZAfricanUnion convened a Regional Forum on the Engagement of FemWise Members in Preventing Radicalization & Violent Extremism in North Africa & the Sahel.

Opening remarks from Honourable Justice Effie Owuor (@FemWiseAfrica Co-Chair), Amb. Dr @madutdet (Head of MDD), Ms Hassnaa Tamam (AYAP-North Africa) & Ms Salwa Makhloufi (Presidente de la Commission de Médiation du Conseil des Droits de l'Homme algérien) underscored the need for synergy between Member States, RECs, AU youth, women & civil society especially on prevention & early warning.

Purely security-driven responses are not enough: we need a holistic approach integrating economic, social & educational dimensions, with coordinated efforts from all stakeholders.

Women & youth are not just beneficiaries, they are part of the solution. Their meaningful inclusion in this initiative is essential to building sustainable peace.

#FemWiseAfrica #WomenPeaceSecurity
#Youth4Peace #AU #GIZ

[African Union Political Affairs Peace and Security @AUC_PAPS]

The @AU_AYAPs Cohort 4, namely, Ms Amina Bello (Central Africa), Mr Patrick Kumi (East Africa), Ms Hassnaa Tamam (North Africa), Ms. Ruth Kangwa (Southern Africa) and Mr. Bakary Sonko (West Africa) and the @AUC_PAPS #Youth4Peace Africa Programme convened an online discussion as part of #PeaceDay2026 commemorations to reflect on their mandate across the 5 regions of the continent, in line with the Continental Framework on Youth, Peace and Security (CFYPS) and its 10 Year Implementation Plan.

Held on the theme, “From Framework to Action: Advancing Youth, Peace and Security in Africa”, the AYAPs highlighted youth experiences and contributions to peacebuilding, early warning and prevention, including in electoral contexts, promoting a culture of peace and nonviolence, political processes, and the ongoing development and adoption of national action plans (NAPs) on YPS across the continent.

They also underscored the need for financing, strengthening youth networks, coordination and collaboration with all stakeholders, including member states, RECs/RMs and partners, integrating YPS in national youth frameworks, greater youth advocacy and accountability, meaningful youth participation at policy and decision-making levels, bringing the AU closer to young people, ensuring NAPs translate commitments to action and bridging the gap between policy and implementation.

The discussions focused on AYAPs' role as amplifiers of youth voices in AU decision-making spaces, advocates for youth agency across the continent, and servants of youth constituencies, especially in conflict-affected contexts.

They identified key priorities, including strengthening regional mapping and information sharing; targeted institutional support for NAPs; capacity building and peace education; aligning youth peace and security and women, peace and security; and inter-institutional coordination platforms.

Participants agreed to continue supporting the YPS Agenda, work closely with all stakeholders toward #SilencingtheGuns, and promote a peaceful and secure Africa.

#Youth4Peace #Youth4PeaceAfrica

[United Nations Office to the African Union - UNOAU @UNOAU_]

1/5 Ahead of #PeaceDay, the Peace Circle explored three themes: inclusion and representation in peace processes; climate, peace and security; and technology and innovation with a focus on practical, intergenerational solutions.

[Institute for Peace and Security Studies @IPSS_Addis]

Yesterday’s dialogue organized in commemoration of the International Day of Peace 2026, co-organized by @UNOAU_, @_AfricanUnion, @issafrica, and @IPSS_Addis , under the theme: “Invest in Peace – For Everyone, Everywhere, Every Day”, examined how changing generations, emerging technologies, climate pressures and evolving understandings of peace and security are shaping Africa’s policy landscape.

The discussion brought intergenerational perspectives into conversation, highlighting the value of combining experience from past crises with young people’s perspectives on emerging challenges. Participants explored the opportunities and risks presented by AI, misinformation, digital inequality and technology governance, stressing the need for stronger digital literacy, responsible innovation and greater African participation in shaping digital policies.

A recurring message was that meaningful inclusion must extend beyond consultation. Young people and communities should have a role in defining challenges, developing solutions and influencing decisions that affect their futures.

The dialogue concluded with a recognition that these complex challenges require sustained engagement rather than single solutions. Continued intergenerational dialogue, locally grounded approaches and stronger follow-up are essential to turning ideas into practical action.

[United Nations Office to the African Union - UNOAU @UNOAU_]

Happening now: UNOAU together with @AUC_PAPS @issafrica @IPSS_Addis, is convening an Intergenerational #PeaceCircle bringing together youth, diplomats, policymakers, academics and peacebuilders for dialogue on peace, inclusion & collective action.
#InvestInPeace #PeaceDay

[African Union Political Affairs Peace and Security @AUC_PAPS]

On the margins of the 5th Continental Dialogue on #YPS and #WPS, held in Bujumbura, Burundi, @AU_PAPS, through FemWise-Africa, @AUC_OSEWPS, @UNWomenAU and the Government of Burundi co-hosted a side event titled “From Promise to Practice: Multigenerational Voices on Peace Negotiations and Access to Justice for all Women and Girls.”

The event was opened by H.E. Angeline Ndayishimiye, First Lady of the Republic of Burundi, alongside remarks by H.E. Amb. Liberata Mulamula, AU Special Envoy on WPS; Hon. Lady Justice (Rtd) Effie Owour, Co-Chair of FemWise-Africa; H.E. Alfred Ahingejeje, Minister of Justice, Human Rights and Gender of Burundi; and Ms. Jennet Kem, UN Women Country Representative to Ethiopia.

Bringing together experienced women mediators, young women leaders and peacebuilders, including from FemWise-Africa, WiseYouth, AYAPs and others, the event created space for an intergenerational exchange on leadership, mentorship, barriers and the future of women’s meaningful participation in peace processes. The dialogue underscored the importance of connecting generations to strengthen women’s leadership in peace and security.

@_africanunion
@FemWiseAfrica
@au_wiseyouth
@AU_AYAPs
#FemWiseAfrica #WiseYouth #WPS #YPS #WomenPeaceSecurity #YouthPeaceSecurity #SilencingTheGuns

[African Union Political Affairs Peace and Security @AUC_PAPS]

Highlights of day one of the 5th African Union Continental Dialogue on #Youth, Peace and Security and #Women, Peace and Security on the theme “Water, Peace and Inclusive Leadership in Africa: Institutionalising the strategic role of youth and women in conflict prevention, crisis management and sustainable peacebuilding through responsible resource governance” #Youth4Peace #Women4Peace

[African Union Political Affairs Peace and Security @AUC_PAPS]

Remarks By Lady Justice Rtd Effie Luhombo Owuor, Co-Chair, FemWise-Africa Network, at the Dialogue on Youth, Peace and Security in Africa – 5th Edition and Women, Peace and Security Forum, 10 August 2026 Bujumbura, Burundi 🇧🇮

https://t.co/NBqS7PocH7

[African Union Political Affairs Peace and Security @AUC_PAPS]

Mr. Bakary Sonko, @AU_AYAPs for West Africa, was received by H.E Serign Modou Njie, Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Gambians Abroad. They discussed his mandate as the African Union Youth Ambassador for Peace for West Africa and the role of young people in advancing peace, security and development across the region.

They also discussed opportunities to strengthen collaboration between The Gambia and the African Union, particularly around the Youth, Peace and Security Agenda, regional cooperation and meaningful youth participation in peacebuilding and governance processes.

[African Union Political Affairs Peace and Security @AUC_PAPS]

Ms. Amina Bello (@AminaBelloAYAP), @AU_AYAPs for the Central Africa Region, was received in audience by H.E. Faustin-Archange Touadéra, the President of the Central African Republic 🇨🇫, to officially present her appointment as the African Union Youth Ambassador for Peace (AYAP) for Central Africa.

She presented her mandate, the key priorities of her work plan, and the African Union's vision under the Youth, Peace and Security (YPS) Agenda. She also reaffirmed the African Union's commitment to supporting the Government of the Central African Republic in advancing peace, meaningful youth participation, and conflict prevention.

H.E. the President welcomed the initiative and expressed his full support for her mandate, working closely with relevant ministries to implement national activities under her mandate.

The meeting represents an important step toward strengthening collaboration between the African Union and national authorities to advance the Youth, Peace and Security Agenda in the Central African Republic.

[African Union Political Affairs Peace and Security @AUC_PAPS]

#PressRelease: 5th African Union Continental Dialogue on Youth, Peace and Security and Women, Peace and Security to Promote Inclusive Resource Governance and Peacebuilding in Africa #Youth4Peace #Women4Peace https://t.co/nG3N3mtFpI

[African Union Political Affairs Peace and Security @AUC_PAPS]

The @AU_AYAPs and the WiseYouth Network presented their strategic priorities and showcased how young peacebuilders continue to contribute to conflict prevention, mediation, and peacebuilding across Africa. Participants also reviewed the proposed Mid-Term Assessment of the Continental Framework on YPS and its 10-Year Implementation Plan, providing inputs on the methodology, stakeholder engagement, and regional consultations. The meeting concluded with an agreement on a Joint Roadmap to strengthen AU–RECs/RMs coordination and accelerate the implementation of the #YPS agenda across the continent.

@SADC_News
@ACCORD_online
@issafrica
#Youth4Peace
#YPS

[African Union Political Affairs Peace and Security @AUC_PAPS]

The @_africanunion Youth4Peace (Y4P) Africa program, in collaboration with SADC, @ACCORD_online and @issafrica successfully convened the Coordination Meeting with RECs/RMs on the implementation of the Continental Framework on Youth, Peace and Security in Gaborone, Botswana. The meeting brought together representatives from the AU, RECs/RMs, African Youth Ambassadors for Peace (AYAPs), WiseYouth Co-Chairs, and strategic partners to review regional progress and priorities, share best practices, identify common challenges, and strengthen collaboration toward advancing the #YPS agenda across Africa.

@SADC_News
#Youth4Peace
#YPS

[African Union Political Affairs Peace and Security @AUC_PAPS]

This week, the @_AfricanUnion, through the #Youth4Peace program, supported the #MessengersofPeaceLiberia to convene the 8⃣th Annual National Youth Peace Summer Camp in #Gbarnga 🇱🇷 under the theme: Youth and Agenda 2063: Daily Commitments to achieving the Africa we Want.

The Camp, as a flagship programme of the #AfricaSchoolForPeaceAndDevelopment, brought 125 young peacebuilders from the 15 counties of 🇱🇷

The youth will acquire skills and knowledge to advance both personal & career dev’t, revitalize the spirit of Pan-Africanism through understanding continental frameworks & their roles in them.

[African Union Political Affairs Peace and Security @AUC_PAPS]

The @_AfricanUnion Commission (@AUC_PAPS) warmly congratulates H.E. Diye Ba, Former Minister of Social and Humanitarian Affairs of the Islamic Republic of #Mauritania🇲🇷, on her appointment as Co-Chair of the @FemWiseAfrica Network, as endorsed by the AU Panel of the Wise.

Her tenure will run until May 2028, during which she will help advance women's meaningful participation in conflict prevention, mediation, and peace processes across the continent.

We wish her every success as she takes on this important continental leadership role.

#FemWiseAfrica
#WomenPeaceSecurity
#SilencingTheGuns

[African Union Political Affairs Peace and Security @AUC_PAPS]

Today, @AUC_PAPS is convening a pivotal 3-day Technical Consultative Meeting with RECs and technical experts to review two landmark instruments: the Draft AU Policy Framework on Women's Equal Participation in Mediation and Peace Processes and the Draft Principles on the Integration of Women in Mediation, a critical step toward institutionalizing women's meaningful and influential participation across #AU peace processes.

In their opening remarks, Amb. @madutdet, Head of the Mediation and Dialogue Division and Ms. @mpoumoudoris, Special Representative of the @UN Women Liaison Office to the AU and UNECA, underscored the need to move from dialogue to decisive implementation.

To achieve this, the meeting will pursue four interconnected objectives: (i) to address and dismantle structural barriers by providing targeted, substantive feedback that breaks systemic exclusion; (ii), to amplify proven practice by showcasing successful integration of women in mediation from RECs, @FemWiseAfrica, and experts across local, national, and regional levels; (iii) to enforce accountability by proposing practical and implementable measures including binding quotas and gender-sensitive capacity building that make inclusion mandatory, not optional; and (iv), to forge AU-RECs consensus that transforms shared commitments into action-oriented recommendations, ensuring these documents become operational, not aspirational.

#WomenPeaceSecurity
#UNSCR1325
#WomeninMediation

[Amb. Bankole Adeoye @Bankole_Adeoye]

Honoured to be part of the signing of a #MOU between the @_AfricanUnion and @FECCLAHA /#REFWOMEN, strengthening our partnership to promote peace at the community, national and regional levels across #Africa.

As we continue to advance the AU’s peace and security agenda, we recognize the indispensable role of women, faith leaders and community-based actors in fostering dialogue, reconciliation and sustainable peace.

[African Union Political Affairs Peace and Security @AUC_PAPS]

This week in #Windhoek, 🇳🇦, the AU Youth for Peace (#Y4P) Program, in collaboration with the National Youth Council (#NYC) of Namibia and the Namibia Youth, Peace and Security (#YPS) Network, convened a Dual Capacity Building Programme for Members of Parliament (MPs) and the Technical Working Group (TWG) in support of ongoing efforts to develop Namibia’s first National Action Plan on Youth, Peace and Security (NAP-YPS).

The programme was officially opened by H.E. Dr. Sanet L. Steenkamp, Minister of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sport, Arts and Culture of the Republic of Namibia.

Key remarks were delivered by Hon. Phillipus Katamelo, Deputy Speaker of the Parliament of Namibia; Dr. Josephine Nwaelugo, Coordinator of #WYC at @AUC_PAPS; Ms. Patience Masua, Executive Chairlady of the National Youth Council of Namibia; and Ms. Jessica Uiras, Founder of the Namibia YPS Network.

@AU_AYAPs
#Youth4Peace
#NamibiaNAP_YPS

[African Union Political Affairs Peace and Security @AUC_PAPS]

Technical discussions during the dual capacity building, led by Ms. Mpule Kgetsi (former @AU_AYAPs for Southern Africa), focused on the peace, security and governance dynamics affecting young people, the five pillars of the Continental Framework on Youth, Peace and Security (#CFYPS), and the critical role of youth as active peacebuilders and contributors to national stability.

Participants further explored the purpose, structure and development process of a NAP on YPS, drawing lessons and best practices from peer African countries including #Cameroon, #Liberia, #Burundi, The #Gambia and #Malawi.

@AU_AYAPs
#Youth4Peace
#YPS
#NamibiaNAP_YPS