Learning From The African Experience In Cooperative Security And Management
Second Africa-India Joint Military Exercise Begins In Pune Today
The Idea Of Africa-India Militaries For Regional Unity (AMRUT)
Hosting Strategically Important India-Africa Army Chiefs Conclave On March 28 And 29
Weaknesses of armed forces of African countries and measures to improve their capability
To improve the capability of armed forces in African countries, several steps can be taken:-
Security Challenges related to coastal and maritime security
Narcotics terrorism a significant challenge
War-torn countries in Africa facing problem of landmines and Unexploded Ordnance.
Various United Nations peacekeeping operations going on in Africa
Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam(Sanskrit: वसुधैव कुटुम्बकम्) or "The World Is One Family",or all living beings on the earth are a family has been the favourite theme of Prime Minster Shree Narendra Modi all along. The theme and the logo for India’s G20 Presidency is “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam” or “One Earth-One Family-One Future.”The Bhagvad Gita, calls the Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam as the "Loftiest Vedantic Thought."
Overcoming security challenges in African countries requires a comprehensive approach that involves multiple stakeholders working together,with India playing an important role.
Second Africa-India joint military exercise will be a key element of India's diplomatic ties with African countries. As many as 24 African militaries will be represented by their contingents or teams of observers.
The inaugural event of the second edition of the Africa-India Field Training Exercise (AFINDEX 2023) began at the Foreign Training Node of the Indian Army located at Aundh Military Station in Pune on Tuesday. The 10-day exercise will focus on Humanitarian Mine Assistance and United Nations Peacekeeping Operations.
This unique field training exercise is attended by 100 participants.
The Idea Of Africa-India Militaries For Regional Unity (AMRUT)
The multinational military drill will promote the idea of Africa-India Militaries for Regional Unity (AMRUT) and will focus on incorporating the current dynamics of UN Peacekeeping Forces (UNPKF) through practical and comprehensive discussions and tactical exercises.
The collective effort will also focus on achieving the desired interoperability and cohesive operational ability of the troops from all participating nations, thus reducing the risk of life and property during peacekeeping operations.
Hosting Strategically Important India-Africa Army Chiefs Conclave On March 28 And 29
India has been one of the biggest contributors of troops to UN Peacekeeping Operations all over the world and the country’s Army is considered to be among expert agencies in the world in mine removal operations.
Some war-torn countries in Africa face the problem of landmines and Unexploded Ordnance, often referred to as UXO. The joint exercise with India will benefit the participating countries greatly. The exercise is also being looked at as a key element of India’s diplomatic ties with African countries.
In addition, Pune will also host the strategically significant India-Africa Army Chiefs Conclave, on March 28 and 29. The conclave will include talks by renowned speakers on India-Africa Defence partnership, the Indian defence industry’s potential and contribution towards regional security.
Security Challenges related to coastal and maritime security
These include the following:
Illegal Fishing: Illegal fishing is a major challenge in Africa, which negatively impacts the economies of many African countries. It deprives the countries of much-needed revenue, affects the livelihoods of local fishermen, and contributes to food insecurity.
Piracy: Piracy is a significant threat to maritime security in Africa, particularly off the coast of Somalia, the Gulf of Guinea, and the Horn of Africa. Pirates target commercial ships, fishing boats, and pleasure craft, often using violence and kidnapping as a means of extracting ransom.
Smuggling and Trafficking: The coastal waters of Africa are also used for the illegal smuggling of drugs, weapons, and people. This can be linked to transnational organized crime networks, and is a significant challenge for law enforcement agencies.
Environmental Degradation: The coastal waters of Africa are also facing environmental degradation due to pollution, overfishing, and other forms of human activity. This has a negative impact on both marine ecosystems and the livelihoods of those who rely on them.
To tackle these challenges, there are a number of strategies that can be employed.
Strengthening law enforcement: This involves improving the capacity of maritime security agencies to patrol and monitor coastal waters, and to prosecute those engaged in illegal activities.
Developing regional cooperation: Countries in Africa can work together to share information and resources, and to coordinate their efforts in tackling maritime security challenges.
Enhancing maritime domain awareness: This involves improving the ability to monitor maritime traffic and detect illegal activities in coastal waters.
Addressing the root causes: To address the challenges of illegal fishing, smuggling, and trafficking, it is important to address the underlying economic and social factors that drive these activities.
Promoting sustainable development: To address environmental degradation, it is important to promote sustainable development practices that minimize the impact of human activity on marine ecosystems.
Overall, addressing the challenges of coastal and maritime security in Africa requires a multi-faceted approach that involves a combination of law enforcement, regional cooperation, and sustainable development practices
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