Algerian Minister of State, Minister of Foreign Affairs, National Community Abroad, and African Affairs, Ahmed Attaf, delivered a stark assessment of Africa’s growing instability during a panel on “Peace, Security, and Governance.” Speaking at a high-level forum, Attaf warned that the continent is experiencing an unprecedented number of simultaneous crises and conflict zones.
“Never in its modern history has Africa faced such a large number of tension hotspots, crises, and conflicts at once,” Attaf said. He cited instability from the Sahel to the Horn of Africa, and from the Great Lakes region to parts of North Africa, noting that this volatility threatens the lives of millions and puts the continent’s future at grave risk.
The Algerian minister identified terrorism as the foremost threat to peace and security in Africa, pointing out that the continent currently accounts for more than half of all terrorism-related deaths worldwide. He added that the Sahel region has tragically become the new global epicenter of terrorism.
Attaf also criticized the declining effectiveness of collective African diplomacy, saying peace efforts and mediation initiatives have failed to keep pace with the worsening situation. “This gap has allowed forces of instability to expand and entrench themselves further,” he warned.
Calling for urgent action, Attaf reaffirmed Algeria’s commitment to a renewed and effective partnership built on the principle of “African solutions to African problems,” backed by international allies willing to support the continent’s shared aspirations and challenges.
