Peace, Security, and Economic Resilience: Women and Youth at the Heart of a High-Level Regional Week in Abidjan

A high-level regional week is taking place from September 28 to October 3, 2026, at the African Development Bank headquarters in Abidjan, focusing on peace, security, and economic resilience in West Africa and the Sahel. Ivorian Minister of Women, Nassénéba Touré, emphasized that peace also depends on providing opportunities to populations, especially women and youth, who should be recognized as key actors in conflict prevention and reconstruction. Participants highlighted the importance of economic empowerment for these groups and called for increased resource mobilization to support their initiatives.