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Sunday, 01 November 2026 / 08:12 AM
Presidential Statement by President of the Republic
On occasion of launch of "Post-Conflict Reconstruction and Development Month" (November 1–30, 2026)
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It gives me pleasure, in my capacity as the African Union Champion for Post-Conflict Reconstruction and Development (PCRD), to announce the launch of the sixth edition of the commemoration dedicated to Post-Conflict Reconstruction and Development, themed "Twenty Years of Peacebuilding and Sustaining Peace: From Policy to Implementation." For the first time, this commemoration will span an entire month—November 2026—marking a significant milestone in the journey of joint African action.
Post-conflict reconstruction and development is not merely a humanitarian or economic endeavor; it is an integral component of the African peace and security architecture. It is intrinsically linked to efforts aimed at establishing peace, security, and development, which are basic and interconnected pillars for addressing the root causes of fragility in societies emerging from conflict or experiencing instability.
The 20th anniversary of the adoption of the African Union’s Post-Conflict Reconstruction and Development policy coincides with the lead-up to the Silver Jubilee of the African Union’s founding, to be celebrated in 2027. This serves as an opportunity to reaffirm the importance of joint African action and to strengthen the spirit of African solidarity regarding the issues facing our continent—foremost among them being the advancement of efforts to support peace, security, stability, and post-conflict reconstruction and development. As we mark the 20th anniversary of the launch of this policy, we must seize this occasion to review what has been achieved, identify shortcomings, and renew our commitment to translating these endeavors into concrete programs and projects on the ground.
In this context, I would like to commend the efforts of the African Union Commission and the African Union Centre for Post-conflict Reconstruction and Development in Cairo in supporting national institutions and building capacity across Africa. These efforts should be scaled up, with increased funding for relevant programs and projects—prioritizing those that deliver rapid, direct impacts on the lives of citizens. Moreover, I reaffirm Egypt’s commitment to continuing its work in this regard, including by hosting the sixth edition of the Aswan Forum for Sustainable Peace and Development later this month. This forum serves as an integrated platform to strengthen the link between peace, security, and development, embodying Egypt’s vision for advancing post-conflict reconstruction and development, and for refining the tools necessary to implement reconstruction policy effectively and in a manner that is more responsive to the actual, immediate needs of African communities.
In this context, I would like to underline that reconstruction efforts must be grounded in national priorities and the actual needs of communities to address the root causes of conflicts. It is also crucial to ensure effective coordination among various partners and stakeholders—foremost among them being youth and women—as well as the private sector, which is a key partner in economic recovery and development, acting as a driver of growth through its capacity to mobilize investments, stimulate production, create jobs and develop infrastructure.
Finally, in my capacity as the champion of this dossier, I wish to reaffirm my commitment to working tirelessly, alongside my fellow African leaders, the African Union Commission, regional stakeholders, and international partners, to transform current security challenges into opportunities for stability, peace, and sustainable development, and to realize the goals of Africa’s Agenda 2063.
Sunday, 01 November 2026 / 08:12 AM
Presidential Statement by President of the Republic
On occasion of launch of "Post-Conflict Reconstruction and Development Month" (November 1–30, 2026)
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It gives me pleasure, in my capacity as the African Union Champion for Post-Conflict Reconstruction and Development (PCRD), to announce the launch of the sixth edition of the commemoration dedicated to Post-Conflict Reconstruction and Development, themed "Twenty Years of Peacebuilding and Sustaining Peace: From Policy to Implementation." For the first time, this commemoration will span an entire month—November 2026—marking a significant milestone in the journey of joint African action.
Post-conflict reconstruction and development is not merely a humanitarian or economic endeavor; it is an integral component of the African peace and security architecture. It is intrinsically linked to efforts aimed at establishing peace, security, and development, which are basic and interconnected pillars for addressing the root causes of fragility in societies emerging from conflict or experiencing instability.
The 20th anniversary of the adoption of the African Union’s Post-Conflict Reconstruction and Development policy coincides with the lead-up to the Silver Jubilee of the African Union’s founding, to be celebrated in 2027. This serves as an opportunity to reaffirm the importance of joint African action and to strengthen the spirit of African solidarity regarding the issues facing our continent—foremost among them being the advancement of efforts to support peace, security, stability, and post-conflict reconstruction and development. As we mark the 20th anniversary of the launch of this policy, we must seize this occasion to review what has been achieved, identify shortcomings, and renew our commitment to translating these endeavors into concrete programs and projects on the ground.
In this context, I would like to commend the efforts of the African Union Commission and the African Union Centre for Post-conflict Reconstruction and Development in Cairo in supporting national institutions and building capacity across Africa. These efforts should be scaled up, with increased funding for relevant programs and projects—prioritizing those that deliver rapid, direct impacts on the lives of citizens. Moreover, I reaffirm Egypt’s commitment to continuing its work in this regard, including by hosting the sixth edition of the Aswan Forum for Sustainable Peace and Development later this month. This forum serves as an integrated platform to strengthen the link between peace, security, and development, embodying Egypt’s vision for advancing post-conflict reconstruction and development, and for refining the tools necessary to implement reconstruction policy effectively and in a manner that is more responsive to the actual, immediate needs of African communities.
In this context, I would like to underline that reconstruction efforts must be grounded in national priorities and the actual needs of communities to address the root causes of conflicts. It is also crucial to ensure effective coordination among various partners and stakeholders—foremost among them being youth and women—as well as the private sector, which is a key partner in economic recovery and development, acting as a driver of growth through its capacity to mobilize investments, stimulate production, create jobs and develop infrastructure.
Finally, in my capacity as the champion of this dossier, I wish to reaffirm my commitment to working tirelessly, alongside my fellow African leaders, the African Union Commission, regional stakeholders, and international partners, to transform current security challenges into opportunities for stability, peace, and sustainable development, and to realize the goals of Africa’s Agenda 2063.
All rights reserved to the presidency Copyright © 2020
All rights reserved to the presidency Copyright © 2020