2025 Conference Report
ISCA is an International Non-Governmental Organisation founded to provide a platform for in-depth discussions on Africa’s security challenges and to foster realistic solutions. To that end, ISCA organizes high-level conferences, conducts in-depth research and engages in policy dialogue to promote peace, stability and sustainable development while also ensuring a more balanced representation of the continent.
Background
The International Security Conference on Africa (ISCA), an international non-governmental organization registered in Rwanda, held its inaugural conference (ISCA2025) at the Kigali Convention Centre, Kigali, on 19–20 May 2025. His Excellency President Paul Kagame of the Republic of Rwanda graced the event, which brought together policymakers, security and military chiefs, diplomats and international partners. ISCA 2025 represents the first international security conference of its kind, focused on Africa by Africans and partners. Calls were made during the conference for African ownership, stronger institutions, and purposeful partnerships in security and development.
Sessions
Opening Ceremony
Global Conflict Hotspots: Securing Africa in a Fragmented World
Strengthening Africa's Bargaining Power
Private Military Companies and Foreign Military Bases in Africa: Implications for African Security and Sovereignty
Protecting Critical Infrastructure Against Cyber Threats
Global Media Narratives: The Cost of Misrepresenting Africa
Critical Raw Materials and Supply Chain Warfare: Africa’s Role
Precision Strikes in the Digital Age: Reimagining Offensive and Defensive Capabilities
Countering the Growing Threats of Terrorism in Africa
ISCA
ISCA aims to be a leading global platform for discussing and nurturing practical solutions to contemporary security challenges on the continent.
Our Mission
ISCA’s mission is to provide a dedicated platform for dialogue, collaboration, research and knowledge exchange among key African and global partners. It aims to harness practical solutions to Africa’s security challenges and shape global perceptions of the continent.
Resources
Contact Us
- Address: Cogebanque building, 4th floor, KN 63 St,Kigali
- PO Box: 7483 Kigali - Rwanda
- Tel: +250 788 350 391
- E-mail: info@iscafrica.org
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