The goal of “Silencing the Guns” in Africa is being challenged by climate change, terrorism, coups and the continent’s history. This is the message the head of the African Union (AU) initiative brought to the UN Security Council on 30th March 2023.
Key points
- In May 2013, African Union leaders adopted the “Silencing the Guns” initiative for an integrated, prosperous and peaceful Africa.
- In December 2020, the African Union extended the date to silence the guns in all Continent to 2030.
- “Silencing the Guns” is one of the flagship projects under the AU’s Agenda 2063, which have been identified as key to accelerating Africa’s economic growth and development.
- Agenda 2063 is the AU master plan for achieving inclusive and sustainable socioeconomic development over a 50-year period.
