President William Ruto has urged for a more strategic approach to bolster Africa’s security architecture against complex and evolving threats, emphasizing the need for proactive rather than reactive measures.

• The continent faces interconnected challenges including extreme climate, terrorism, violent extremism, and technological disruption.
• President Ruto stressed the importance of intelligence cooperation and strengthening African Union institutional reform.
• He advocated for investing in and empowering Africa's financial institutions to foster development and reduce reliance on debt.