Title: Professor Abbé Léonard Santedi elected President of the “Mediation, Conflict Management and Peace” Commission of the AUF in Central Africa and the Great Lakes
Introduction :
As part of the Conference of Rectors of Member Institutions of the Agence Universitaire de la Francophonie (AUF), Professor Abbé Léonard Santedi, Rector of the Catholic University of Congo (UCC), was elected President of the “Mediation , Conflict Management and Peace”. This election, which took place during the regional conference held in Kinshasa, marks a new stage in the prestigious career of Professor Santedi and testifies to the recognition of his expertise in mediation and conflict management.
A regional forum for the development of the university Francophonie:
The regional conference, which brought together rectors and heads of AUF member universities in Central Africa and the Great Lakes, was an opportunity for participants to share their experiences and identify opportunities for partnership between their institutions. Among the countries represented were Burundi, Cameroon, Congo, Gabon, Equatorial Guinea, Uganda, Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda and Chad.
The appointment of Professor Santedi as President of the “Mediation, Conflict Management and Peace” Commission:
The “Mediation, Conflict Management and Peace” Commission plays a crucial role in the promotion of peace and the peaceful resolution of conflicts within AUF member universities in Central Africa and the Great Lakes. By electing Professor Abbé Léonard Santedi as its head, the rectors chose a personality recognized for his expertise and his commitment to peace.
Professor Santedi, as Rector of UCC, has a proven track record in promoting mediation and conflict management within his university. His election to the presidency of the Commission will allow him to extend his action to the regional scale and to put his experience at the service of the member universities of the AUF.
Perspectives for the promotion of peace and conflict resolution:
The appointment of Professor Santedi as President of the “Mediation, Conflict Management and Peace” Commission opens new perspectives for the promotion of peace and conflict resolution within universities in the region. Its expertise and leadership will strengthen mediation, awareness and training actions, and promote exchanges and cooperation between AUF member establishments.
Conclusion :
The election of Professor Abbé Léonard Santedi as President of the AUF’s “Mediation, Conflict Management and Peace” Commission in Central Africa and the Great Lakes marks an important step in the promotion of peace and the peaceful resolution of conflicts. in the universities of the region. His expertise and commitment to peace will make him a key player in the implementation of projects aimed at preventing and resolving conflicts, thus contributing to the development of a peaceful and united university Francophonie