Webinar on Peacebuilding in the Horn of Africa
2025/1/8
The Embassy of Japan in Somalia is pleased to announce an upcoming webinar for Somalis and Egyptians titled, “Peace and Security in the Horn of Africa – State of Play and the Way Forward: Spotlight on Peacebuilding Efforts in Somalia.” The event, scheduled for Monday, January 13th , 2025, will feature insights from renowned scholar Prof. SHINODA Hideaki of Tokyo University of Foreign Studies. This thought-provoking session will provide a platform for exploring the challenges and opportunities in fostering peace and stability in Somalia and the wider Horn of Africa region.
The program will commence at 12:00AM Somalia time (GMT +3) with opening remarks by Ambassador Ahmed Abdel-Latif, Director General of CCCPA, and Mr. IWAI Fumio, Ambassador Designate of Japan to Egypt. Professor SHINODA’s lecture will delve into the current peace and security landscape. This will be followed by contributions from Ms. Libakiso Matlho, Executive Secretary of the AU Center for Post-Conflict Reconstruction and Development (PCRD), and Mr Hamza Abdhiwahab, Director of Somalia Youth hub. A Q&A session will also be conducted to ensure an interactive and engaging discussion with participants.
This webinar will be conducted in English and is open to all who are interested in peacebuilding in Africa. Register now to secure your spot and receive the webinar link.
The program will commence at 12:00AM Somalia time (GMT +3) with opening remarks by Ambassador Ahmed Abdel-Latif, Director General of CCCPA, and Mr. IWAI Fumio, Ambassador Designate of Japan to Egypt. Professor SHINODA’s lecture will delve into the current peace and security landscape. This will be followed by contributions from Ms. Libakiso Matlho, Executive Secretary of the AU Center for Post-Conflict Reconstruction and Development (PCRD), and Mr Hamza Abdhiwahab, Director of Somalia Youth hub. A Q&A session will also be conducted to ensure an interactive and engaging discussion with participants.
This webinar will be conducted in English and is open to all who are interested in peacebuilding in Africa. Register now to secure your spot and receive the webinar link.