From today to Friday, the city of Maputo is hosting an international symposium on "Mobilizing Collective Intelligence to Combat and Prevent Violent Extremism and Terrorism in Africa - African Solutions to African Problems".

The event is organized by the Masc Foundation and COMESA (Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa).

Different governmental and intergovernmental actors, civil society organizations, grassroots organizations and the private sector are part of the event.

The symposium, which takes place at the Montebelo Indy Maputo Congress from 8am, aims to discuss recent developments in the various dimensions of the threats posed by Violent Extremism in Africa.

The symposium will also bring together national and international counter-terrorism centers, research institutions and other actors, with the aim of sharing experiences and lessons learned in combating and preventing Violent Extremism.