U.S. and Ghana Armed Forces Collaborate for African Land Forces Summit 2025 in Accra
- Military planners from the U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) and the Ghana Armed Forces convened in Accra, Ghana from November 5-8, 2024, to prepare for the African Land Forces Summit (ALFS) 2025. This summit is scheduled for April 7-11, 2025, and will host leaders from over forty African nations for training and partnership-building with U.S. Army leaders.
- The main planning event focused on logistical arrangements, security protocols, and critical topics to be addressed at the summit. U.S. Army Lt. Col. Robert Miller, the lead planner for ALFS 2025, emphasized the importance of this collaboration, stating, ALFS gives us a unique chance to work closely with our African partners, sharing perspectives on issues that affect the entire continent.
- ALFS 2025 marks the return of the summit to West Africa, with previous co-hosts including Senegal in 2010, Nigeria in 2018, and Cote d’Ivoire in 2023. The event aims to strengthen partnerships and enhance military cooperation among African nations.
- In the lead-up to ALFS 2025, planners will continue to engage with Ghanaian officials and businesses to explore potential venues and culturally significant locations. This groundwork is essential for ensuring a successful summit, as highlighted by Lt. Col. Miller.
- Established in 2010, the African Land Forces Summit serves as a vital platform for dialogue among military leaders and international partners. This year's summit will be the first time Ghana cohosts the event, expected to attract military leaders and academics from Africa, Europe, and North America.
- The summit will facilitate strategic discussions and collaborative efforts to tackle complex security challenges facing the continent. The planning event sets the stage for a comprehensive agenda that addresses these pressing issues.
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