The 13th Africa Security Symposium (ASEC 2026) has concluded in Accra with a renewed call for African countries to strengthen security through innovation, inclusion and stronger partnerships.
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Closing the three-day event at the Labadi Beach Hotel, the Minister for the Interior, Hon. Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, said the success of the symposium would depend on the actions taken after the conference.
Held under the theme, “Strengthening African Security Through Innovation and Inclusion,” ASEC 2026 brought together 415 delegates from 29 African countries, as well as technology providers and partners from Europe, Asia and the Americas.
Hon. Muntaka said Africa’s peace and security challenges require African leadership supported by trusted partnerships, practical solutions and sustained cooperation across borders, sectors and institutions.
He noted that delegates discussed key issues including counterterrorism and violent extremism, border security, transnational crime, cyber resilience, climate-driven insecurity, health security, peace operations and aviation security.
He urged participants to continue building security frameworks that are responsive, inclusive and future-ready, ensuring that innovation strengthens institutions and cooperation delivers lasting improvements in peace, stability and human security.
ASEC is Africa’s leading defence and security platform, bringing together governments, industry leaders and international partners to develop practical solutions to the continent’s security challenges.
