The ambitious goal of “Silencing the Guns” in West Africa is examined in this study in the context of Agenda 2063, the African Union’s plan to guarantee a politically stable and peaceful continent. West Africa still has a lot of work ahead of it due to geopolitical conflicts, socioeconomic disparities, and historical legacies, even if 2020 is the target year for ending all hostilities and armed bloodshed. This research explores the intricate past of conflict in the area, covering everything from pre-colonial dynamics to the negative effects of resource extraction, colonialism, and ethnic politics. It looks at how these things have contributed to violence and instability throughout the years, especially in places like Nigeria, Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso, and Côte d’Ivoire. An overview of the regional endeavors of the African Union and ECOWAS to promote peace and security is included in the research, along with a discussion of the successes and challenges of specific case studies, such as those involving Sierra Leone, Liberia, Côte d’Ivoire, Mali, and Nigeria. Qualitative methodology involving a comprehensive literature review, document analysis and case studies of specific West African countries to explore the factors contributing to conflict and assess the effectiveness of regional peace building initiatives was explored. Additionally, the study makes recommendations regarding ways to deal with recurring threats, highlighting the necessity of improved regional collaboration, efficient government, fair development, and all-encompassing peace building initiatives. The results emphasize how critical it is to use diverse and situation-specific strategies in order to establish long-term security and peace in West Africa.