Africa: Ecowas, AU, Regional Blocs Sign Pact On African Standby Force Deployment

Africa: Ecowas, AU, Regional Blocs Sign Pact On African Standby Force Deployment

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), the African Union (AU), and other key regional blocs have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to streamline the deployment of the African Standby Force (ASF).

AU, regional blocs sign standby force deal

The agreement is expected to provide a clearer framework for mobilisation and deployment of standby forces for peace and security operations in Africa.

AU, regional blocs move to strengthen African Standby Force amid evolving security threats

NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 5 — The African Union and regional economic communities have signed a new agreement to strengthen coordination in the use of the African Standby Force, in a…