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Former President Uhuru Kenyatta joins African leaders, diplomats and peace envoys in Libreville, Gabon, for the 17th High-Level Retreat on May 21, 2026. [Courtesy]
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta on Thursday joined African leaders, diplomats and peace envoys in Libreville, Gabon, for the 17th High-Level Retreat on the Promotion of Peace, Security and Stability in Africa, convened by the African Union Commission.
The two-day meeting is focused on strengthening African-led efforts in conflict prevention, mediation, ceasefires, reconciliation and long-term peacebuilding across the continent.
Uhuru addressed delegates during the opening session, calling for stronger African-led mediation frameworks and more coordinated approaches to conflict resolution. He emphasized that lasting peace on the continent would depend on homegrown solutions and deeper collaboration among regional blocs and institutions.
