Audio By Carbonatix African citizens may soon heave a sigh of relief as leaders and security forces intensify efforts to deliver long-term solutions to rising extremism and terrorism across the continent. The renewed commitment follows a high-level meeting of Africa’s security forces focused on strengthening intelligence sharing and coordination to curb violent extremism. The discussions come on the back of a strong call by Senegal’s President, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, urging African leaders to act decisively to prevent terrorism from escalating into a full-blown crisis. Speaking at the Dakar International Forum on Peace and Security in Africa in Dakar, he reflected on years of dialogue and the urgent need for concrete action. “Throughout all these years, we’ve positioned ourselves for peace dialogues, to look for solutions to security challenges. With the increase in disinformation, terrorism has become a major threat to our state infrastructure. Today, we ask ourselves, what can Africa do to stop this once and for all?” he said. Meanwhile, Chairman of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government and President of Sierra Leone, Julius Maada Bio, made bold assurances, declaring that violence, terrorism and extremism must become things of the past. “After 10 years of dialogue, Africa must now enter a decade of delivery,” he stated. He emphasised that concrete measures will be implemented to ensure peace and security, stressing that leadership must be rooted in integrity. According to him, peace cannot be sustained in societies where citizens have lost hope in their governments. “To the young people in this country, you did not create the problem; we are here to solve those problems,” he assured. DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited. Tags: African leaders extremism and terrorism Security forces DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited. Related to this story African leaders intensify push to curb explosive weapons amid rising violence Recording Encounters with Security Forces in Ghana Wrong? – Forced Deletion of Evidence? Mahama calls on African leaders to ratify Human Rights Court protocols Let’s brace ourselves for Middle East war fallout—President Mahama to African leaders Singapore company to build housing units for security forces – Mahama Lord Paul Boateng to African Leaders: Put the youth at the heart of policymaking 8th Galien Africa Forum: African leaders in science urge domestic financing for the continent’s health sovereignty African leaders must translate Nkrumah’s vision into the 21st century – ACUC Security forces destroy illegal mining equipment in fresh Ankobra River crackdown Abuse by security forces damages Ghana’s international reputation – Kwame Akuffo Latest Stories “We Serve, But We’re Stuck”: The silent struggle of a Ghanaian nurse5 minutes GES releases WASSCE practical funds to all Senior High Schools6 minutes He grew up with nothing. Now he is changing everything — From the streets of Ghana to Milton Keynes9 minutes ‘Horrendous damage done’ – Kpodo’s lawyer decries reputational fallout from GH¢427m payroll allegations11 minutes African leaders, security forces move to deliver lasting solutions to extremism and terrorism16 minutes Women and youth must lead Africa’s peace and security efforts — President Julius Maada Bio18 minutes Amoah, Saminu, Azamati headline Ghana squad for World Relays20 minutes Role of US officials killed in crash in Mexico under scrutiny22 minutes New Ghana–Mali shipping deal targets barriers to transit trade24 minutes Court of Appeal dismisses Wontumi’s renewed bid to halt Samreboi mining case30 minutes GES releases critical funds for perishable food procurement35 minutes Waste management in Ashanti may worsen as plastic recyclers shut down over new policies38 minutes Iran warns it has ‘new cards on the battlefield’ ahead of crucial peace talks and ceasefire deadline43 minutes NPA CEO champions women empowerment at launch of NAPET Ladies Week 202646 minutes What is Wrong with Us? When sirens become symbols of power rather than protection47 minutes