Accra: About 300 military personnel and representatives from approximately 40 nations are participating in the 2025 African Land Forces Summit (ALFS) in Accra. The ALFS is being co-hosted by the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) and the United States Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF).
According to Ghana News Agency, the summit, taking place from April 7 to 10, has brought together land force commanders from across Africa, along with partner nations, academics, and government leaders. This year's theme, 'Optimizing Land Forces for the Emerging Security Environment,' highlights the importance of strengthening military collaboration in the face of growing regional threats.
The ALFS, an annual event, has previously been held in countries including the United States (2010 and 2022), Uganda (2012), Senegal (2015), Tanzania (2016), Malawi (2017), Nigeria (2018), Botswana (2019), Ethiopia (2020), C´te d'Ivoire (2023), and Zambia (2024). The 2025 summit offers a platform for senior military leaders to foster relationships, exchange ideas on shared security concerns, and encourage regional cooperation.
U.S. Ambassador to Ghana, Virginia E. Palmer, emphasized the need to adapt and strengthen armed forces to confront evolving threats that could undermine regional stability. She expressed pride in co-hosting the summit with Ghana and highlighted the importance of partnerships across the African continent.
Major General Andrew C. Gainey, Commanding General of SETAF-AF, described the summit as vital for building innovative approaches to common security challenges. He expressed gratitude to the Ghana Armed Forces for their partnership and looked forward to a productive week.
The summit aims to deepen military collaboration among African nations and contribute significantly to peace and stability across the continent. Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, Defence Minister, noted the summit as a positive development in defence cooperation between Ghana and the United States, highlighting the increased demand for multinational solutions to global security challenges.
