Defense chiefs from 30 African countries will gather in Botswana next week for a two-day military conference to discuss the continent's security and stability challenges.
Gaborone, Botswana — Defense chiefs from 30 Africa n countries will gather in Botswana next week for a two-day military conference to discuss the continent's security and stability challenges. The meeting, organized by the United States Africa Command, or AFRICOM, will be the first to be held in Africa since the inaugural conference in 2017
AFRICOM says the meeting will build on the success of previous conferences. Last year's meeting held in Rome, Italy, attracted the highest turnout, with 43 countries in attendance. "On the other hand, the role of Russia and the so-called Africa Group is expanding. So, it's clear that Africa is facing a security challenge, and partners can and should do as much as possible to help."
"Are we seeing a new model developing where African governments are considering alternative security arrangements, mostly by other African countries?" he said."And of course, the role of private companies is also increasing. These events occur at a time of significant shifts in the global balance of power, and Africa again is an area of competition. One hopes all these issues will be discussed at the upcoming conference in Gaborone, and that real solutions will come to the fore.
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