A high-level forum focusing on peace, security, and cooperation in the Horn of Africa was held in Jigjiga, bringing together politicians, diplomats, experts, and representatives from across the region, including Kenyan politician Hon. Sadia Mohamed Jama “Miss Uunsi.”
The forum, known as the Horn Inter-Elite Dialogue, focused on strengthening dialogue, cooperation, and locally driven solutions to regional challenges. Discussions addressed security, conflict prevention, trade, regional integration, and political developments shaping the future of the Horn of Africa.
The participation of Hon. Sadia Mohamed Jama “Miss Uunsi” came at a time when the region continues to face interconnected challenges involving security, economic development, politics, and social stability. Forums of this nature provide an important platform for political leaders and regional stakeholders to engage in meaningful discussions on issues affecting communities and relations between neighboring countries.
The forum also emphasized the importance of developing African-led solutions to challenges facing the Horn of Africa. Participants highlighted that regional challenges cannot be addressed through isolated efforts, but require sustained cooperation, stronger institutional coordination, and greater trust among countries and communities.
Hon. Sadia Mohamed Jama “Miss Uunsi” was among the political representatives from Kenya who participated in the forum, highlighting the important role of women in political leadership and their contribution to major discussions on peace, security, and regional development.
Jigjiga, a strategically important city for social and economic connections across the Horn of Africa, carried particular significance as the host of the forum. The city has long served as a meeting point for communities and traders from across borders, with these social and economic ties forming an important part of discussions surrounding the future of regional cooperation.
The discussions further demonstrated that lasting peace is closely connected to economic development, trade, social integration, and political cooperation. Experts and officials emphasized the need for countries in the Horn of Africa to establish coordinated approaches to challenges that cross national borders.
The participation of Hon. Sadia Mohamed Jama “Miss Uunsi” formed part of a broader regional dialogue on the future of the Horn of Africa, with emphasis placed on dialogue, cooperation, and the development of solutions owned and led by the people and institutions of the region.
The forum ultimately announced plans to establish a permanent platform dedicated to regional dialogue, research, peacebuilding, and strengthening cooperation across the Horn of Africa, with Jigjiga expected to serve as the headquarters and secretariat of the initiative.
