Opening Remarks by Mr. Issaka Garba Abdou, Head, Governance and Human Rights Division, Department of Political Affairs, Peace and Security, at the Technical Consultation on the AU Conflict Prevention Framework and Continental Prevention Architecture, September 17, 2026 | Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Distinguished representatives of Regional Economic Communities and Regional Mechanisms, representatives of AU Liaison Offices and Representatives, AU organs and institutions, partners, experts, colleagues, ladies and gentlemen,
Good morning, and welcome to the African Union Commission.