Somalia Participates in the African Defense Chiefs Meeting in Kampala

KAMPALA – The African Defense Chiefs of Military Operations Other Than War (MOOTW), which concluded today after three days of proceedings.

The conference was attended by military commanders and senior officials from various African countries, the African Union, and regional organizations. The meeting focused on the role of African forces in non-combat operations, which include peacekeeping, disaster response, and emergency situations.

The commanders and officials participating in the conference also discussed the importance of strengthening coordination and cooperation among African forces, especially in situations that require joint operations not based on conventional warfare. The President of Uganda, Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, who closed the conference, emphasized the importance of cooperation, coordination, and collaboration among African forces.

Museveni stated that strong cooperation among the continent's forces is crucial for addressing security and humanitarian situations beyond conventional warfare. Somalia's participation in the conference comes at a time when the Somali National Army plays a key role in efforts to enhance the country's security, as Somalia has also faced changes in the nature of international support and security operations.

Non-combat operations may include protecting civilians, responding to natural disasters, addressing humanitarian situations, and supporting government agencies during emergencies. The Kampala conference also provided an opportunity for African military commanders to exchange experiences and perspectives on how the continent's forces could respond to emergencies and security challenges beyond direct conflicts.

This conference was the first of its kind at the level of African defense military commanders.

specifically focused on Military Operations that are not Combat.

The conference was attended by military commanders and senior officials from various African countries, the African Union, and regional organizations.

The meeting focused on the role of African forces in non-combat operations, which include peacekeeping, disaster response, and emergency situations.

The commanders and officials participating in the conference also discussed the importance of strengthening coordination and cooperation among African forces, especially in situations that require joint operations not based on conventional warfare.

The President of Uganda, Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, who closed the conference, emphasized the importance of cooperation, coordination, and collaboration among African forces.

Museveni stated that strong cooperation among the continent's forces is essential for addressing security and humanitarian situations beyond conventional warfare.

Somalia's participation in the conference comes at a time when the Somali National Army plays a crucial role in efforts to enhance the country's security, as Somalia has also faced changes in the nature of international support and security operations.