U.N. Peacekeeping

CDS admonishes troops to maintain Gambia’s track record in peacekeeping
Tuesday, February 11, 2014 - 07:23
The chief of Defence Staff (CDS) of The Gambia Armed Forces (GAF) has admonished members of The Gambia Contingent 17 (Gamcoy 17) to consolidate the track record of the country in international peacekeeping operations.
Troops Halt Attack In Central Africa
Monday, February 10, 2014 - 09:22
Rwandan peacekeepers intervened on Sunday to halt an attack on Muslims, shooting dead a member of a crowd that had killed two people here in the capital of the Central African Republic, a Rwandan military spokesman said.
Congo and the General
Monday, February 10, 2014 - 08:49
People & Power goes behind the scenes with UN peacekeepers who are shifting their rules of engagement in the DR Congo.
Uganda changes troops in Somalia
Monday, February 10, 2014 - 08:26
A contingent of UPDF troops serving under the African Union peacekeeping Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) has returned. Another contingent has been sent.
Uganda changes troops in Somalia
Monday, February 10, 2014 - 08:25
A contingent of UPDF troops serving under the African Union peacekeeping Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) has returned. Another contingent has been sent.
Pushing it across the borders
Monday, February 10, 2014 - 08:22
The most recent efforts to squash the insurgency at home may push it abroad
Germany paves way for expanded Mali mission
Monday, February 10, 2014 - 08:20
The German government has paved the way to expand its military deployment in Mali, raising the number of soldiers who can serve on a training mission in the West African nation.
Kazakhstan ready to use US model of acquisition of contract servicemen while transition to professional army – Defense Ministry
Monday, February 10, 2014 - 06:57
“The firm foundation of the peace keeping experience of Kazakhstan was laid thanks to assistance of our American partners,” he added.
Kazakhstan plans to send military observers to UN mission
Monday, February 10, 2014 - 06:52
In 2014, the Defense Ministry of Kazakhstan will send to the United States four officers to study at the Military Academy of Land Forces «West Point», Naval Force and Air Force Academy and the U.S. Coast Guard Academy.
Week in Review – Africa – February 7th, 2014
Friday, February 7, 2014 - 11:09

The African Union held its annual summit, while U.S. AFRICOM conducted trainings and is considering expanding its troop presence in Africa. Below is a roundup of top articles and news highlights from around the region over the last week: 

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