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U.N.: Peacekeepers Are ‘Beating Heart’ of Missions
UNITED NATIONS
Since 1948, more than 2 million uniformed and civilian personnel have served in United Nations field missions across the world. Their contributions were highlighted on the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers,…
U.N. Certifies Ghana Army School
ADF STAFF
The United Nations has awarded its U.N. Training Recognition certification to the Ghana Army Peace Operations Training School.
The school was awarded the certificate after a vigorous assessment of the training materials of…
Morocco, Brazil Forge Defense Ties
ADF STAFF
Morocco and Brazil are exploring a defense cooperation agreement that would include research, development, arms purchases and logistical support.
The Brazilian Senate approved the pact in May 2023. The cooperation agreement…
Zimbabwe Looks to Nigeria for Air Force Assistance
DEFENCEWEB
The commander of Zimbabwe’s Air Force traveled to Nigeria to ask his counterpart for technical assistance, including in the operation and maintenance of fighter jets and helicopters.
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) reported…
South Africa, Portugal Agree to Defense Pact
DEFENCEWEB
An agreement signed in Pretoria, South Africa, promises to strengthen defense cooperation between Portugal and South Africa.
Portuguese President Marcelo de Sousa met South African President Cyril Ramaphosa as part of a…
Ewuare the Great
ADF STAFF
According to the oral histories passed down by the griots, or storytellers, the Kingdom of Benin’s greatest king captured his throne by using magic powers a lion gave him for removing a thorn from its paw.
Magic features…