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  • Our Events

    Our Events

    WAPSeD convenes dialogues, workshops and gatherings that bring stakeholders together across West Africa. Details of upcoming and past events will appear here.

  • Upcoming Convenings

    Upcoming Convenings

    Information about our upcoming programmes and convenings – including dates, venues and how to take part – will be published here. Stay tuned.

  • Voices for Peace

    Voices for Peace

    Across the region, communities, researchers and policymakers are working together to build lasting peace. This space will feature their voices, experiences and insights.

  • Welcome to the WAPSeD Blog

    Welcome to the WAPSeD Blog

    This is where WAPSeD shares articles, reflections and analysis on peace and security across West Africa. Check back soon for new stories from our work and our partners.

  • WAPSeD Policy Report 2025

    WAPSeD Policy Report 2025

    WAPSeD's policy report examining peace and security trends across West Africa — bringing together regional analysis, insights from the Dialogue, and practical recommendations for policymakers and practitioners.

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  • 2025 Policy Report Outlines Priorities for West African Peace and Security

    2025 Policy Report Outlines Priorities for West African Peace and Security

    WAPSeD’s 2025 policy report distils the outcomes and discussions of the Dialogue into a set of priorities and practical recommendations for advancing peace and security across West Africa. The full report is available to download from the Reports and Publications section.

  • WAPSeD Convenes the West Africa Peace and Security Dialogue

    WAPSeD Convenes the West Africa Peace and Security Dialogue

    Stakeholders, practitioners, and partners from across West Africa gathered for the West Africa Peace and Security Dialogue — a multi-day convening dedicated to strengthening regional peacebuilding, dialogue, and solidarity. Sessions brought together diverse voices to share experience and chart common solutions to the region’s peace and security challenges.

  • Youth and Women Take Centre Stage in Regional Peacebuilding

    Youth and Women Take Centre Stage in Regional Peacebuilding

    The Dialogue placed the leadership of youth and women at the centre of conversations on peace and security. Through panels and working sessions, participants highlighted the vital role that young people and women play in building durable, locally grounded solutions across the region.