(ZNBC) Zambia has been chosen to host the Africa Land Forces Summit 2024.
US Army Southern Europe Task Force – Africa -SETAF-AF- Commander, Major General Todd Wasmund made the announcement at the conclusion of the 2023 Africa Land Forces Summit in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire.
The 12th Summit will bring together land force commanders from all the African countries to address contemporary security concerns that will help attain sustainability on the African Continent and accelerate economic growth in line with the African Union agenda 2063.
And SETAF-AF has observed that Africa faces many security concerns that must be addressed through civil-military partnerships.
Major General Wasmund said with summits like ALFS23, opportunities are greater for Africa to increase her security and stability.
Military chiefs from 35 African nations, the US, Europe and Brazil are in Abidjan to strengthen military partnerships and bolster security through communication, cooperation, and planning.
At the same Function, Zambia Army Commander Lieutenant General Sitali Alibuzwi took over the mantle from his counterpart Chief of Staff of the Ivorian Army Major General Dem Aly Justin.