Paris, France, 31 October 2025. H.E. Wamkele Mene, Secretary-General of the AfCFTA Secretariat, chaired a session on Connectivity, Cross-Border and Regional Cooperation at the 2025 Paris Peace Forum.

He emphasised that Africa’s pathway to peace and prosperity lies in deeper integration through roads, rail, energy and digital networks that connect economies and communities.

H.E. Mene further highlighted that empowering women and youth in trade and innovation ensures inclusive growth and contributes to making peace profitable across the continent.