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Ghana attaches particular importance to sustainable African-owned financing of peace – Mahama

Ghana attaches particular importance to sustainable, predictable, and African-owned financing of the Continent’s peace and security agenda, President John Mahama has stated.

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Ghana attaches particular importance to sustainable African-owned financing of peace – Mahama

Ghana's President John Mahama emphasized the significance of sustainable, predictable, and African-owned financing for the continent's peace and security agenda. He stressed the need for early warning systems to translate into early action, which necessitates timely and reliable resources. This statement was made at the 21st Extraordinary Session of the African Union Assembly in Luanda, Angola, on August 30.

Mahama acknowledged that Africa continues to grapple with persistent and evolving conflicts, despite the existence of comprehensive mechanisms under the continental peace and security architecture. He highlighted the importance of ensuring effective implementation, better coordination, and adequate resources for these mechanisms.

Mahama expressed support for the African Union Peace Fund's capitalization efforts and encouraged the implementation of a resource mobilization strategy, including the application of a 0.2 per cent import levy. He also welcomed the United Nations Security Council Resolution 2719 of 2023, which provides a framework for financing AU-led peace support operations through UN assessed contributions.

The Ghanaian leader emphasized that conflict prevention should be integrated into the broader development agenda and urged for early warning systems to detect both imminent threats and underlying grievances. AU Chairperson Burundi's President Évariste Ndayishimiye echoed these sentiments, stating that without predictable, sustainable, and flexible African funding, there would be no lasting African ownership of the peace and security agenda.

He stressed the need to strengthen the African Union Peace Fund, accelerate its capitalization, and enhance cooperation between the African Union, Regional Economic Communities, Regional Mechanisms, Member States, the United Nations, and strategic partners.

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