The African Union (AU) is convening the Africa Forum on Women, Peace and Security (WPS).

The AU said in a statement Tuesday that the forum aims to push for accountability, bridge the gap between the array of policies and the implementation of commitments that strengthen the role and leadership of women in peace processes.

Organized by the AU Office of the Special Envoy on Women, Peace and Security, the forum will seek further to accelerate the delivery of commitments of the Women, Peace and Security Agenda and scale up actions for silencing the guns for a sustainable peace in Africa.

Adolphus Mawolo reports.