Security and stability in Africa are major issues for the international community. The continent faces many challenges, such as terrorism, armed conflicts, piracy and humanitarian crises. In this context, cooperation between African states and international partners is essential to promote peace and security. It is within this framework that the African Chiefs of Staff Conference was organized in Gaborone, Botswana, from June 24 to 26, 2024, although it betrayed its initial objectives. In this article, we will take an in-depth look at the issues and outcomes of this conference, as well as the implications for security and stability in Africa. We will also analyze the challenges and opportunities for cooperation between African states and international partners in the field of security.

Conference issues and outcomes: implications for security and stability in Africa

The conference of African chiefs of staff was held for the first time on African soil in Gaborone (Botswana). While the first edition recorded participation from 43 countries in Italy, participation in this second edition increased to 35 countries, including members of NATO and the American delegation. While the main stated objective was to discuss common security and stability challenges in Africa, in reality the discussions focused on strategy to counter Chinese and Russian influence in Africa, as well as the growing presence of Russia on the........

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