Photo : REUTERS | Luc Gnago
NIAS Area Studies
AFRICA MONITOR
Photo : REUTERS | Luc Gnago
IN BRIEF
by Anu Maria Joseph
US begins annual counter-terrorism training for African soldiers
On 1 March, the US commenced its annual counter-terrorism training, Flintlock, for soldiers across Africa in Ghana. In the programme aimed to improve border defences against Islamist insurgency, American and European trainers prepare soldiers on first aid and firing drills. The US Africa Command said: “Flintlock intends to strengthen the ability of key partner nations in the region to counter violent extremist organizations, collaborate across borders, and provide security for their people.” (“U.S. Special Forces launch counter-terrorism drills with African armies,” Reuters, 3 March 2023)