From Boko Haram in the West to Al Shabab in East, Africa is plagued by terrorism, endangering not
only the continent's security, but the progress it has made in recent years in terms of political and
economic development and social cohesion. This session will explore Africa's security challenges and
the prospects for successfully confronting them.
Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed, Founder and Secretary-General, Tayo Political Party;
Former Prime Minister, Somalia
Alexander Rondos, Special Representative for the Horn of Africa, European Union
Moderator: Karin von Hippel, Director-General, Royal United Services Institute
