COMESA Governance, Peace and Security

Zambia 🇿🇲 NAPS-YPS💪🏾 COMESA_GPS participated in the strategic coordination meeting convened by the Govt of the Republic of Zambia (GRZ). The meeting was co-chaired by the Ministry of Youth, Sport and Arts/National Youth Development Council and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation with the facilitation of Ms @hon_kangwa - AYAP for the Southern Africa region. The meeting aimed to present and secure alignment on the GRZ concept note, proposed work plan, and indicative budget for Zambia’s YPS agenda and the development of the National Action Plan on Youth, Peace and Security, in preparation for coordinated engagement and implementation with cooperating partners.

BBC Focus on Africa recently featured Amb Dr Mohamed Kadah - Ass SG Programmes of COMESA Who shared his views on the positive impact of the ongoing ceasefire both in the short and long term. He called for Africa to build long term resilience in energy security. Catch a glimpse of his interview below 👇 @Egypt_Kadah

@atsekambodelmas @ACCORD_online @COMESA_HQ @KAS_Kenya @IntRelationsKe @oita_etyang @rajecci @RAJeC_Africa @RajecD The best papers will be selected and the authors will be supported to present them in Nairobi at the conference

@COMESA_GPS @ACCORD_online @COMESA_HQ @KAS_Kenya @IntRelationsKe @oita_etyang @COMESA_HQ @COMESA_GPS @ACCORD_online @rajecci @RAJeC_Africa @RajecD @atsekambodelmas Good morning madam Sir Thank you Is there scholarship for People who want to submit paper please ? We are interested by this opportunity to share our Research

📢Call for Abstracts!! Have you applied yet? If you a researcher or practitioner passionate about peace, resilience and Africa’s transformation, submit your abstract of 200-300 words for the 4th COMESA–IRSK Annual Conference, happening 11–13 Nov 2026 in Nairobi, Kenya 🇰🇪. ⏰ Deadline: 1 May 2026 📧 Send to: conference@irskenya.or.ke

📢Call for Abstracts!! Are you a researcher or practitioner passionate about peace, resilience and Africa’s transformation? This call is for you! Submit your abstract of 200-300 words for the 4th COMESA–IRSK Annual Conference, happening 11–13 Nov 2026 in Nairobi, Kenya 🇰🇪. The Conference is anchored on the theme "Harnessing Africa’s Continental and Regional Institutions for Peace, Resilience and Transformation amid a Fragmenting Global Order." ⏰ Deadline: 1 May 2026 📧 Send to: conference@irskenya.or.ke

“The Zambia CSVRA process has received highest support from the office of the Vice President, therefore it is required to give it the seriousness that it deserves …it is important to explore strategies from the document that will further promote sustainable development in Zambia” - Mr Likezo Musobani, Acting Director DMMU

The meeting essentially seeks to develop a comprehensive, prioritized, and costed implementation matrix to support Zambia in addressing outlined vulnerabilities in the CSVRA report and to implement mitigation strategies outlined in the CSVMS.

COMESA_GPS, the @AUC_PAPS and @APRMorg have convened a consultative meeting on the implementation of the mitigation strategy roadmap of the Zambia CSVRA process from 23 - 26 March 2026 in Livingstone, Zambia.

From storytelling to practical advice, the panel sessions encouraged young people to reflect on their career paths, learn from challenges, and draw inspiration from seasoned professionals. The conversation highlighted the importance of mentorship, resilience and purposeful leadership. #Careeryouthtalkzm @Egypt_Kadah

The Career Youth Talk for the Zambia Youth was officially opened by the H.E Etambuyu Gundersen, PS of the Zambia Ministry of Foreign Affairs @ZambiaMFAIC as she encouraged the Zambia Youth to be intentional in their engagement, ask the right questions and create relevant networks for their career growth.

The COMESA Career Youth Talk in commemoration of Zambia Youth Day held on 20 March 2026, brought together over 115 young people, experts and COMESA Directors for an inspiring exchange on career journeys, leadership lessons and opportunities for growth. The room was alive with ideas, questions and connections that will carry forward beyond the event.

The cohort of students drawn from Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Kenya, Malawi Mozambique, Namibia, Rwanda, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe were taken through the COMESA Governance, Peace and Security programmes and provided insights on how these programmes feed into their mandate. #training4peace

As part of efforts to publicise and keep key stakeholders updated on the various regional integration programmes being implemented by COMESA, the Secretariat through @COMESA_GPS undertook an outreach program on 18 March 2026 to train the current cohort of students at the Zambia Defence Command and Staff College. #training4peace

In commemoration of the Zambia🇿🇲 Youth Day, @COMESA_GPS is hosting a Career Youth Talk at the COMESA Headquarters in Lusaka. 📅 Date: 20 March 2026 ⏰ Time: 09:00 – 13:00 ⚠️ Deadline 16 March at 23:59. Access the link to register👇 comesa.int/career-youth-t… @COMESA_HQ @oita_etyang

Happy Zambia 🇿🇲 Youth Day ✊ In commemoration of the Zambia Youth Day, COMESA GPS is hosting a Career Youth Talk at the COMESA Headquarters in Lusaka. 📅 Date: 20 March 2026 ⏰ Time: 09:00 – 13:00 ⚠️ Deadline 16 March at 23:59. 🔗 Register here: forms.gle/d8gpxwQduxgHiQ… @oita_etyang

Are you a young Zambian passionate about building a meaningful career and contributing to regional integration, peace and development? The COMESA Governance, Peace and Security (GPS) is hosting a Career Youth Talk in commemoration of the Zambia Youth Day at the COMESA Headquarters in Lusaka. This interactive session will give young people the opportunity to: ✅Learn about career pathways within regional and international organisations and explore the wide range of sectors COMESA works in, including but not limited to trade, agriculture, finance, governance, peace and security, development, and economic cooperation across the COMESA region ✅Engage directly with COMESA experts, build professional networks, and explore mentorship opportunities. 📅 Date: 20 March 2026 ⏰ Time: 09:00 – 13:00 📍 Venue: COMESA Headquarters, Lusaka ⚠️ Registration deadline: Monday, 16 March at 23:59. Spaces are limited. 🔗 Register here: forms.gle/d8gpxwQduxgHiQ… NB: Please note that only participants based in Lusaka will be given priority for selection @ZambiaMFAIC @oita_etyang @COMESA_HQ

On this #InternationalWomensDay, COMESA salutes all women championing dialogue, inclusion, and stability in our region. Their voices shape the future of shared security. 🌍💪 Hear from our Secretary General H.E @ChilesheKCOMESA as she honors women driving resilience, and regional unity. #IWD2026 🎥 Watch full video of her message here : youtube.com/watch?v=LgRPya…

Special thanks & appreciation 🙏to the partners who banded together to convene the Continental Stocktaking Conference, proving that collectively - we can reach new heights in driving the YPS agenda forward. #YPSat10 @AUC_PAPS @SFCG_ @issafrica @HornofAYN @YouthinSDGs @ACCORD_online @UNDP4Youth @UNDPAfrica @un_greatlakes @UNFPA_ESARO @unfpa_syp @ICGLRYouth @UNFPA_WCARO

As African youth lead change in their communities, the recently ended Continental Stocktaking Conference has spurred commitments towards ✔ diverting support, ✔resources and ✔recognition for youth-led peace efforts. #YPSat10 @Egypt_Kadah @AUC_PAPS @SFCG_ @issafrica @HornofAYN @YouthinSDGs @ACCORD_online @UNDP4Youth @UNDPAfrica @un_greatlakes @UNFPA_ESARO @unfpa_syp @ICGLRYouth @UNFPA_WCARO

The Kenya 🇰🇪 CSVRA Roadmap is sharpened to guide smarter and more realistic planning. The Bureau held discussions to update timelines & reorganise milestones in a renewed commitment to the process 👏🏾