Mudavadi Calls for End to “Commercialization of Peace” in Africa, Urges New Mediation Approaches

Mudavadi warns against commercialisation of global peace efforts

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has warned against the emerging trend of commercialising peace initiatives globally. Mudavadi said efforts to end conflicts both in Africa and other parts of the world have been privatised at the expense of humanity and respect to lives. He regretted that mediation processes have turned into business negotiations eroding the fundamental concept of restoring peace and stability. “We are seeing an emerging …

Mudavadi Calls for End to “Commercialization of Peace” in Africa, Urges New Mediation Approaches

NAIROBI, Kenya Apr 28 – Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has urged African nations to rethink their approach to conflict resolution, warning against what he described as the growing commercialization and privatization of peace initiatives globally. Speaking on Tuesday at the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) mediation reflection conference in Nairobi, Mudavadi said efforts to resolve conflicts in Africa and beyond are inc…