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Stay informed about AYPC launches, programmes, partnerships, and continental peacebuilding initiatives.

June 17, 2026

Partnerships for Continental Peacebuilding

AYPC to collaborate with governments, institutions, and development partners across Africa.

The organisation intends to work with governments, traditional institutions, faith-based groups, educational institutions, civil society organisations, and development partners to deepen peacebuilding efforts and support sustainable development across Africa.

June 16, 2026

Youth Called to Reject Violence and Extremism

AYPC leadership urges young Africans to reject terrorism, violent extremism, cybercrime, and all forms of violence.

Convener Amb. Dr. Abdulwaheed Odewale called on African youths to reject terrorism, violent extremism, criminality, cybercrime, drug abuse, and all forms of violence that threaten peace and human dignity. He emphasised that sustainable peace requires dialogue, justice, inclusion, and equal opportunities.

June 16, 2026

AYPC Officially Launched in Abuja

The African Youth Peace Corps was formally inaugurated as a continental movement of hope, service, leadership and peace.

The launch of the African Youth Peace Corps marked the beginning of a continental movement dedicated to raising Peace Ambassadors across Africa. The event, held in Abuja to mark the International Day of the African Child, attracted government officials, diplomats, development partners, civil society organisations, and youth groups from across the continent.