TAF Twitter Space | Silencing The Guns

The African Federation (TAF) is proud to announce a pivotal Twitter Space event titled "Silencing the Guns," scheduled for Saturday, 1 June 2024. This crucial dialogue will focus on the persistent conflicts across the African continent and explore comprehensive strategies for achieving lasting peace. As TAF stands for peace and unity, this event aligns with our vision of a superpower Africa by 2050, for the many rather than the few.

"Silencing the Guns" is an open forum designed to address the root causes of armed conflicts in Africa, examine their devastating impacts and discuss viable solutions for conflict resolution and peacebuilding. The Twitter Space will bring together influential thought leaders, experts and community members to engage in meaningful conversations about the future of Africa.

Key Discussion Points:

Root Causes of Conflicts: Delve into the historical, economic and social factors contributing to ongoing conflicts.
Impact on Communities: Understand the humanitarian, economic and psychological toll of armed conflicts on African societies.
Peacebuilding Strategies: Explore successful peacebuilding initiatives, including diplomacy, community-based efforts and Disarmament, Demobilisation and Reintegration (DDR) programs.
Governance and Stability: Discuss the role of good governance, political stability and anti-corruption measures in preventing conflicts.
Youth and Women in Peace Processes: Highlight the critical role of youth and women in fostering peace and their inclusion in peace negotiations.
Regional and International Cooperation: Examine the contributions of regional organisations and international partners in supporting peace efforts.

Special Guest: Dr. David Matsanga
We are honoured to have Dr. Matsanga, a distinguished social media personality, lawyer, investigative journalist and conflict resolution expert, join us for this event. Dr. Matsanga will share his invaluable insights and present his paper on innovative approaches to conflict resolution.

Why Attend? Participating in this Twitter Space offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the discourse on peace and unity in Africa. By engaging in these discussions, you can help shape policies and initiatives that aim to create a more peaceful and prosperous continent.

Join us on Saturday, 1 June 2024, for this significant event. Join us as we strive to silence the guns and build a future where peace and unity prevail across Africa. Follow the hashtag #SilencingTheGuns to stay updated and participate in TAF conversation.

Together, we can make Africa a superpower by 2050, for the many rather than the few.

Date: June 1, 2024

Schedule: 10am West Africa Time (WAT), 11am Central Africa Time (CAT), 12pm East Africa Time (EAT)

Location: https://x.com/tafchapters/status/1794695095746441416