African Summit for Peace in the Sahel Region

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By Seyid Ould Seyid

Security reinforcement in the Sahel region is the main agenda of Nouakchott semi African Summit held today in the Mauritanian capital Nouakchott International Conferences Center.

Mauritania President Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz chairs the summit as African Union President reiterates the commitment of his country to contribute effectively in the common fight against terrorism.

In his turn, Chad President Idriss Dibi appeals for hastening the process of joint efforts for better military and intelligence cooperation to secure the sub-region from all kinds of violent extremism.

The African Union Security and Peace Commissioner Ismail Chargi appreciates Mauritania approach for regional security.

Nouakchott African Summit gathers elven African countries including presidents of Mauritania, Senegal, Mali, Chad and Burkina Faso in addition to key observers and representatives from the African Union, Regional entities; the European Union and the United Nations.