Liberata Mulamula’s Vision: Women’s Leadership in Africa’s Peace and Development BODY: ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA – The African Union (AU) has been a beacon of progress in promoting women’s inclusion in peace and security efforts, a movement that has gained significant traction under the leadership of Ambassador Liberata Mulamula, the AU Special Envoy for Women, Peace, and Security.
As the continent commemorates the 25th anniversary of the United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325, which focuses on the underrepresentation of women in peace processes, Africa’s women are emerging as pivotal figures in reshaping narratives on peace and development.
In October 2025, the AU’s Office of the Special Envoy on Women, Peace, and Security launched the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) Network for Media Professionals, a significant step towards ensuring women’s contributions to peacebuilding are central to the African narrative. This network, which assembles media professionals from across the continent, aims to highlight the crucial role of women in peace and security.
The initiative aligns with global commemorations of the 25th anniversary of UNSCR 1325 and the Beijing+30 agenda, reinforcing the gains in the peace and security agenda.
The African Peace and Research Institute (APRM) has underscored the importance of addressing the root causes of conflict through good governance, democracy, and sustainable economic development, contributing to a broader perspective on peace and security. Ambassador Mulamula’s recent meeting with the EU Head of Delegation to the African Union signifies a strengthened partnership in advancing the WPS agenda, ensuring African women’s voices are amplified globally.
The AU Commission, European Union, and United Nations launched the Spotlight Initiative Africa Regional Programme 2. 0 in February 2026, targeting the eradication of violence against women and girls and the promotion of sexual and reproductive health and rights across Africa. These developments underscore the AU’s commitment to gender mainstreaming in peace and security efforts.
As Africa faces complex security challenges, the role of women in peacebuilding is increasingly recognized and celebrated.
The launch of the WPS Network for Media Professionals underscores the importance of media engagement in advancing the Women, Peace and Security agenda. With leaders like Ambassador Mulamula, the journey towards a more inclusive and peaceful Africa is well underway.
*Additional reporting by ImNews | Sources consulted: 5*
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Source: Panafricanvisions
Source: Pan African Visions
