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Strengthening African Unity in the Fight Against WMD Proliferation
Government officials from across Africa convened this week in Marrakech, Morocco, to confront a pressing global security challenge: the spread of weapons of mass destruction (WMDs).
Kicking off on Wednesday, this high-profile political gathering aims to bolster support for the Proliferation Security Initiative (PSI) among African nations. Led by Morocco and the United States, the PSI is an international collaborative effort designed to prevent the proliferation of dangerous weapons and technologies.
In a video address, Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita underscored Morocco's consistent advocacy for multilateral cooperation as the most effective approach to combatting WMDs. He stressed the importance of African nations coming together to tackle security threats through initiatives like the PSI.
The opening ceremonies saw over 100 delegates from governments across Africa, alongside global partners, in attendance. Chaired jointly by Moroccan and US officials, the sessions will delve into practical steps African countries can take to stem the proliferation of WMDs.
Minister Bourita highlighted the PSI's key strengths, describing it as flexible, operational, and results-oriented. He outlined three priority actions for African leadership on this issue: recognizing the interconnected nature of security threats, bolstering national and regional collaborations, and ensuring Africa's representation in PSI decision-making.
As more African nations have joined the PSI in recent years, Minister Bourita urged leaders to capitalize on this momentum. He emphasized that the meeting presents an excellent opportunity to strengthen African countries' ownership of the PSI. Over the next two days, delegates will translate discussions into concrete policy and cooperation strategies to advance non-proliferation efforts across the continent.