RDF Army Chief of Staff, Lieutenant General Mubarakh Muganga, is attending the African Land Forces (ALFS 2023) Summit from 8-12 May in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.
The eleventh African Land Forces Summit is jointly organised by the US Army and Côte d’Ivoire Armed Forces under the theme: “Addressing security challenges thru civil military partnerships”
There are 46 countries participating in the summit. Senior military leaders from African nations, as well as the United States and some European nations, are meeting to build relationships, exchange information on current topics of mutual interest and encourage cooperation in addressing challenges.
Participants observed a demonstration by the Ivorian Armed Forces at the International Academy for the Fight Against Terrorism (AILCT) on 9 May. The AILCT provides training to forces from across the region on combating violent extremism in a manner that respects human rights and builds the trust and confidence of populations threatened by terrorism, US Africa Command said.
This year’s ALFS features parallel sessions focused on fostering discussion and development amongst senior enlisted leaders from the US and African nations. (End)