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African Standby Force Needs To Evolve As Security Landscape Changes, Webinar Hears

Global UpfrontOct 8, 2024October 8, 20240

The African Union (AU) African Standby Force (ASF) has been part of the continental bloc peace and security architecture for 20 years, growing in scope,

African Standby Force@20: Time For Operationalisation

Global UpfrontJun 27, 2024June 27, 20240

Daily Trust Editorial of Thursday June 27, 2024 The African Standby Force (ASF), established by the African Union (AU) to implement the continent’s right to

African Standby Force Turns 20: Has It Helped Keep The Peace? The Pros And Cons

Global UpfrontJun 11, 2024June 11, 20240

By Cedric de Coning It’s been 20 years since the African Standby Force was established by the African Union (AU). The standby force is mandated

What Is “ECOWAS Standby Force,” An Explainer

Global UpfrontAug 13, 2023August 13, 20230

By Group Captain Sadeeq Garba Shehu (rtd) ECOWAS Standby Force (ESF) -some documents call it ECOBRIG or even ECOMOG – is part of the African

Buhari Commits Nigeria To African Standby Force On Terrorism

Global UpfrontMay 29, 2022May 29, 20220

President Muhammadu Buhari has endorsed the recommendation of setting up an African Standby Force on Terrorism, committing Nigeria to its full implementation. Speaking on Saturday