International Security Conference on Africa (ISCA)
About The International Security Conference on Africa
The International Security Conference on Africa (ISCA) is an international non-governmental organization dedicated to fostering dialogue, collaboration and actionable solutions to address security challenges across the African continent.
ISCA provides a platform to partners, including policymakers, security experts, civil society and researchers, through high-level conferences, research initiatives and policy engagement to promote peace, stability and sustainable development.
Conferences
The International Security Conference on Africa (ISCA) organizes high-level conferences that bring together security experts, policymakers, researchers and partners from around the world. These conferences serve as a platform for discussing pressing security challenges facing Africa, including terrorism, cyber threats, political instability and transnational crimes. Participants benefit from keynote addresses by renowned security professionals, panel discussions and networking opportunities. The conferences aim to foster collaboration, share best practices and develop actionable strategies to enhance security and stability across the continent.
Round Table Discussions
ISCA hosts round table discussions that facilitate in-depth dialogue among experts, policymakers, civil society members and academics. These sessions are designed to encourage open and constructive debate on critical security issues, policy formulation and regional cooperation. The interactive format allows diverse perspectives, fostering innovative solutions and actionable recommendations that contribute to sustainable security.
Workshops
ISCA conducts specialized workshops aimed at equipping professionals with practical skills and knowledge in security-related fields. These workshops are tailored for security personnel, law enforcement agencies, researchers and policymakers. The workshops also provide opportunities for networking and collaboration, reinforcing partnerships for enhanced regional security.
Exhibitions
ISCAÂ hosts exhibitions offering a premier platform to showcase defense and security capabilities and innovations. The exhibitions also provide a platform for exchanging ideas and strengthening partnerships.
Conference Schedule
OPENING CEREMONY
• Executive Secretary (ISCA)
• Guest Speaker
• Guest of Honour
Panel 1: Global Conflict Hotspots: Securing Africa in a Fragmented World
Panelists:
• Moussa Faki Mahamat - Chairperson of the ISCA advisory council
• Martin Kimani
President and CEO of The Africa Center in New York City
• Victor Gao
Vice President of Centre for China and Globalization
• Marc Hecker - Deputy director of Ifri
Moderator:
• Julie Gichuru
President and CEO, Africa Leadership and Dialogue Institute (ALADI)
LUNCH
Fireside chat: Strengthening Africa’s Bargaining Power
Panelists:
• Louise Mushikiwabo
La Secrétaire générale de la Francophonie
• Nathalie Delapalme
Chief Executive Officer,
Mo Ibrahim Foundation
Roundtable: Countering the Growing Threats of Terrorism in Africa
Panelists:
• Heads of Intelligence
Roundtable: Precision Strikes in The Digital Age: Reimagining Offensive and Defensive Capabilities
Panelists:
• Military Chiefs
Panel 2: Private Military Companies and Foreign Military Bases: Implications for African Security and Sovereignty
Panelists:
• Brian Kagoro
Managing Director of programs at Open Society Foundation
• Murithi Mutiga
International Crisis Group (ICG) Programme Director
for Africa
• Lt Gen Daniel Sidiki Traore
Former Force Commander MINUSCA
Moderator:
• David F.K. Mpanga
Lawyer at AF Mpanga
GALA DINNER
Panel 1: Protecting Critical Infrastructure Against Cyber Threats
Panelists:
• Paula Ingabire
Minister of Information,Communication Technology and Innovation
• Noordin Haji
Director General of the National Intelligence Service-Kenya (NIS)
• MK Hadji Janev Metodi
Associate Professor of Law at the Military Academy General Mihailo Apostolski-Skopeji, Macedonia
Moderator:
• Chukwuemeka Fred Agbata
Technology Entrepreneur and Journalist
Fireside chat: Global Media Narratives - The Cost of Misrepresenting Africa
Panelists:
• Ebba Kalondo
Former African Union Commission Spokesperson
• Moky Makura
Executive Director of Africa No Filter
Moderator:
• Jackie Lumbasi
Media Personality
TEA BREAK
Panel 2: Critical Raw Materials and Supply Chain Warfare: Africa’s Role
Panelists:
• Donald Kaberuka
Chairman and Managing Partner of SouthBridge Group
• Kingsley Chiedu Moghalu
Inaugural President of the Africa School of Governance (ASG)
• Zerbo Lassina
Chairman of the Board of Directors at the Rwanda Atomic Energy Board
• Andrey Maslov
Director of the Center for African Studies & Coordinator
of the e-Governance Knowledge Sharing Program, Russia
Moderator:
• Joseph Warungu
Journalist, Radio One Africa
Fireside chat: Africa’s Views on Deterrence – A Unique Approach?
Panelists:
• Lt Gen (Rtd) Adan K Mulata
Executive Chairman, Peace Prospect Institute-Africa (PPI-Africa)
• Lt Gen (Rtd) Balla Keita
Former Force Commander, MINUSCA
• Vice Admiral Mitko Petev
Advisor on Defence and Security Policy to the President of Bulgaria
Moderator:
• Emily Comfort Maractho
Associate Professor of Media Studies at Uganda Christian
University
Panel 3: What is the Future of Peacekeeping Missions in Africa?
Panelists:
• Gen Patrick Nyamvumba
High Commissioner of Rwanda to the Republic of Tanzania
• Philip Kasaija Apuuli
Associate Prof in the Dept of Political Science & Public Administration, Makerere University
• Clotilde Mbaranga Gasarabwe Former Assistant Secretary General for the UN Department of Safety and Security
• Ahmedou Oud-Abdallah
Board Advisor for the International Peace and Security Institute
Moderator:
• Joel Kibazo
Journalist JK Associates
Fireside chat: Building Trust for Intra-African Investment
Panelists:
• Atif Mian
Professor of Economics, Princeton University
• Jean Guy Afrika
Chief Executive Officer of Rwanda Development Board
Moderator:
• Fatmata Lovetta Sesay
Resident Representative of UNDP in Rwanda
LUNCH
Panel 2: Borderlands in crisis: security, identity, and marginalization in Africa
Panelists:
• Adama Dieng
Former UN Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide
• Andrew Mwenda
Founder and Owner of the Independent
• Bojana Coulibaly
IHarvard African Language Program Manager
• Wafula Okumu
Executive Director of the Borders Institute (TBI)
Moderator:
•Sylvanus Wekesa
Research Associate with the African Leadership Centre (ALC) at King's College London