He made the remarks on August 30, 2026, while joining other Heads of State and Government at the 21st Extraordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the African Union.
The summit was held under the theme, “Strengthening Mechanisms for the Prevention and Resolution of Conflicts in Africa.”
Prime Minister Nsengiyumva said Africa should reduce its dependence on foreign assistance when addressing conflicts and other challenges facing the continent.
“Africa should no longer rely mainly on external partners to mobilize resources for conflict resolution, nor should it leave the mediation of its conflicts to actors from outside the continent. We must build the trust, capacity and resources that enable us to lead our own peace processes, from early prevention to the stages of mediation and conflict resolution,” he said.
Under Agenda 2063, Africa has set itself the goal of “Silencing the Guns” and ending wars and violent conflicts on the continent.
However, several regions of Africa continue to experience armed conflicts, while many of the efforts to mediate and resolve these crises involve countries and organizations from outside the continent.
Prime Minister Nsengiyumva’s remarks therefore highlight the need for stronger African-led mechanisms, greater investment in peace and security, and increased capacity for African countries to prevent and resolve conflicts on their own.
