Event Brief
Oct 8, 2026 at 12:07 PM ET
African defence chiefs meet in Kampala
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Military chiefs and senior officers from several African countries, alongside African Union and regional organisation representatives, met in Kampala to discuss military operations beyond conventional warfare, including peacekeeping, disaster response and emergencies. Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni closed the conference, emphasizing coordination and joint efforts.
WHO: African military chiefs and senior officers
WHAT: African defence chiefs met in Kampala to discuss cooperation on non-combat military operations.
WHEN: Oct 8, 2026 at 11:19 AM ET
WHERE: Kampala, Uganda
WHY: The conference addressed coordination and cooperation as African militaries respond to security and humanitarian challenges beyond conventional combat, including peacekeeping, disaster response and emergency operations.
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