The Laboratory for the Analysis of Societies and Powers / Africa – Diasporas (LASPAD) is pleased to invite you to an online seminar on the security of RECs in Africa. This event will address the following themes:
“The RECs face the security problem between instability and institutional fragility”.
This seminar is part of an in-depth reflection on the challenges of security and integration in Africa. It will highlight the complex relationship between persistent insecurity in several regions of the continent and the institutional fragility of Regional Economic Communities (RECs).
Main speaker
General Jean-Luc Diène
Former Director General of Foreign Intelligence.
He will contribute his expertise to analyze whether security instability is the main cause of the RECs’ institutional fragility, or, conversely, one of its consequences.
Moderation
Patience Colombe Wilfried MOUBIE MOUNDZARA
PhD student in political science at Gaston Berger University in Saint-Louis.
Practical information
Date: September 5, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Meeting ID: 822 742 7469
Code: VTb4uf
Objectives of the CER Security Webinar
- Understanding the interactions between insecurity and institutional fragility in Africa.
- Identify the causes and consequences of regional instabilities.
- Explore the conditions for more effective and sustainable cooperation in continental security matters.
Why participate in this seminar on REC security in Africa?
By participating, you will have the opportunity to:
- Discuss with a recognized expert on African security issues.
- Discover strategic analyses on regional cooperation.
- Contribute to a collective reflection on the future of African security and integration.