In a recent conference held in Abuja, Nigeria, Muslim and Christian leaders gathered to address the rising threat of extremist narratives in the West African region. The event, facilitated by the Muslim World League, resulted in the formal adoption of the 'Abuja Declaration,' a document intended to serve as a framework for interfaith cooperation and regional stability.

As part of the agreement, participants signed four distinct cooperation pacts aimed at fostering dialogue and countering radicalization. A primary outcome of the summit is the establishment of a new coordinating body tasked with monitoring and challenging extremist propaganda. By bringing together leaders from both major faiths, the initiative seeks to create a unified front against groups that use religious rhetoric to justify violence. While the conference emphasized the necessity of collaborative efforts to maintain peace, the specific operational details regarding how this new body will function or how it will be funded remain to be fully detailed in public reports.