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General Musa attends Africa CDS confab, brainstorms with US chair of joint chiefs 

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The Chief of Defence Staff, (CDS) General Christopher Gwabin Musa has attended the African Chiefs of Defence where he had a fruitful brainstorming with the United States Chairman of Joint Chiefs.
 The Conference with the theme; “Together on the Rampart: Expanding Cooperation and Sharing Values”, was Co-hosted by USAFRICOM and Botswana Defence Force,  Gaborone, Botswana.
According to Defence Headquarters sources, the regular meeting is to afford the Africa Chiefs of Defence Staff the opportunity to forge a common goal towards arresting insecurity in the continent.
“Before the official flag-off of the Conference, the CDS seized the opportunity to have a bilateral engagement with the United States Chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Charles Brown JR, where  critical security issues were discussed. “The Conference was officially opened by the  Botswana President, His Excellency, Dr Mokgwetsi  Eric Keanetswe  Masisi. The meeting had about  42 countries in attendance.
“General Musa also participated as lead panelist on “Peacekeeping, Counter terrorism/violent extremism  and crises response operations” among other panel discussants. The Objectives of the panel discussion was to enhance operational readiness through best practices and integration using technology as a ready tool for effective results.  Highlights of the  events includes the panels on security sector governance and Civil-Militaty Relations among others.” Spokesman of Defence Headquarters, Brigadier General Gusau said.

 

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