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African Development Bank (AFDB)

The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) is a an ‘AAA’ rated regional multilateral development finance institution, established in 1963, with a mandate to further the economic development and social progress of its regional member countries (RMCs), individually and collectively, in order to reduce poverty. 80 member countries, including all the 54 African countries, and 26 non-African countries in the Americas, Europe and Asia own the Bank. To fulfil its mandate, the AfDB’s key functions include: (i) using its resources for the financing of investment projects and programmes relating to the economic and social development of its RMCs; (ii) the provision of technical assistance for the preparation and execution of development projects and programmes; (iii) promoting investment of public and private capital in Africa for development purposes; and (iv) to respond to requests for assistance in coordinating development policies and plans of RMCs. The AfDB places special emphasis on promoting regional integration, developing fragile states, developing the agriculture value chain and establishing food security, and promoting capability development of women and girls in Africa.

www.afdb.org

African Union Commission (AUC)

The Peace and Security Department (PSD) of the Commission of the African Union (AU) provides support to efforts aimed at promoting peace, security and stability on the continent. PSD also supports the Peace and Security Council in carrying out its responsibilities as provided for under the protocol relating to the establishment of the AU Peace and Security Council (PSC). PSD consists of five divisions: Defense & Security; Peace Support Operations / ASF CPE; Peace & Security Council; Crisis Management & Post Conflict Reconstruction; and Conflict Prevention & Early Warning Division.

www.au.int

British Peace Support Team (Africa)

Based in Nairobi, Kenya but operating pan-Africa, the British Peace Support Team (Africa) is a cross-government organisation comprising of UK Military, Police, and Civilian Advisors. BPST(A) works with the United Nations, African Union, African Standby Forces and troop and police contributing countries to enhance capabilities, improve performance and support wider UK security interests. Annually, BPST (A) delivers about 100 training activities to 11,000 personnel in over 70 different courses that range from pre-deployment training for UN and AU TCCs / PCCs, Counter IED courses, Gender Mainstreaming, International Humanitarian Law and Maritime capacity building. BPST(A) provides dedicated PSO training to troop and police contingents deploying to UN and AU PSOs in order to improve the quality of troop and police pledges and overall mission performance. BPST(A) also engages with regional AU and UN teams to develop deployment standards and deliver relevant training through a mix of Short Term Training Teams (STTTs), contractor delivered training and Regional Training Centre hosted training. The outputs and outcomes of all BPST(A) activities are supported through the comprehensive data capture of BPST(A)’s Monitoring and Evaluation system which allows the organisation to better attribute progress and provide accurate data to the UK MOD and Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO).

www.army.mod.uk/deployments/africa

CISSA - AUC's Committee of Intelligence & Security Services of Africa

www.au.int

Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA)

The Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) is a dynamic operational headquarters, effectively promoting military-to-military capacity building with African interlocutors while countering violent extremist organizations in East Africa. CJTF-HOA leverages the flexibility of it strategic location as a critical power projection platform and works with partner nations, coalition forces, and interagency/intergovernmental organizations to achieve a unified effort. CJTF-HOA's operations prevent violent extremist organizations from threatening America, ensuring the protection of the homeland, American citizens, and American interests. Through unified action with U.S. and international partners in East Africa, CJTF-HOA conducts security force assistance, executes military engagement, provides force protection, and provides military support to regional counter-violent extremist organization operations in order to support aligned regional efforts, ensure regional access and freedom of movement, and protect U.S. interests. CJTF-HOA is proactively prepared to execute and/or provide support to crisis response and limited contingency operations in order to protect U.S. military, diplomatic and civilian personnel, facilities and interests in the command's Area of Responsibility (AOR).

www.hoa.africom.mil

Cote d'Ivoire Ministry of Homeland Security

The Ministry of the Interior and Security is the ministerial department of the Ivorian government in charge of territorial administration and public liberties, the organization of administrative districts, civil status and associations. It ensures maintenance and territorial cohesion of the country's institutions. Its organization, its human and material means constitute the privileged tool of the State to guarantee citizens the exercise of rights, duties and freedoms reaffirmed by the Constitution of the Second Republic.

interieur.gouv.ci

CyberSafe Foundation

Cybersafe Foundation is a Non-Governmental Organization on a mission to facilitate pockets of changes that ensure a safer internet for everyone with digital access in Africa. Through our flagship initiative #NoGoFallMaga, we have in recent past launched cybersecurity awareness campaigns reaching over 20,000,000 people, organized cybersecurity awareness training for over 4000 SMEs, educating over 9000 employees of these organizations, launched Africa’s first storified cybersecurity awareness handbook and possibly Africa’s first afrobeat cybersecurity awareness song. These and many more of our contributions to fighting cybercrime has earned us recognition around Africa including invitations to high profile events.

www.cybersafefoundation.org

EASF Secretariat

The Eastern Africa Standby Force is a regional organization whose mandate is to enhance peace and security in the Eastern Africa region. It is one of the five regional multidimensional Forces of the African Standby Force (ASF) consisting of Military, Police and Civilian components. EASF was established as a regional mechanism to provide capability for rapid deployment of forces to carry out preventive deployment, rapid intervention, peace support/stability operations and peace enforcement. EASF attained Full Operational Capability in December 2014 and has now moved to the deployment phase, a status that enables it to participate in Peace Support Operations (PSOs) as and when mandated by the African Union.

www.easfbrig.org

EUCAP Somalia

In July 2012, the EU launched EUCAP Nestor, a civilian mission which assists host countries develop self-sustaining capacity for enhancement of maritime security. At its launch, EUCAP Nestor was mandated to work across the Horn of Africa (HoA) and Western Indian Ocean (WIO). As of the end of 2016, following a strategic review of the Mission, activities focus solely on Somalia (including Somaliland). The Mission Headquarters is currently located in Mogadishu. EUCAP Somalia contributes to the establishment and capacity building of maritime civilian law enforcement capability in Somalia, including Somaliland.

www.eucap.som

GICHD - Ammunition Management Advisory Team (AMAT)

In January 2019, the Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining (GICHD) and the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA) established a technical assistance mechanism entitled Ammunition Management Advisory Team (AMAT) to support States in ammunition management in accordance with the International Ammunition Technical Guidelines (IATG). AMAT works with its partners to fulfill three objectives, namely: increased awareness of good practice (through promotion of norms, policies and standards); strengthened national capacities (through provision of technical advice and services, in line with the IATG); and more effective and sustainable international cooperation and assistance (through matching needs, resources and expertise as well as through support to the UN SaferGuard Programme).

amat.gichd.org

IGAD Conflict Early Warning & Response Mechanism (CEWARN)

CEWARN - IGAD’s Conflict Early Warning and Response Mechanism - was established in 2002 on the basis of a protocol signed by IGAD Member States. IGAD Member States in establishing CEWARN made a major strategic decision to utilize early warning and early response to prevent violent conflict so as to serve the aspirations of their people for shared prosperity and a sustained just peace. CEWARN’s mandate is to receive and share information concerning potentially violent conflicts as well as their outbreak and escalation in the IGAD region; undertake and share analyses of that information; develop case scenarios and formulate options for response; share and communicate information analyses and response options; carry out studies on specific types and areas of conflict in the IGAD region.

www.cewarn.org

IGAD Health & Social Development Division

The goal of Health and Social Development Division is to enhance the quality of life of people of the region towards longer life expectancy. The division is encompassing all the human development issues and upgrading the human capital in the IGAD region with focus on youth, children, women, and other vulnerable population. The mandate of the division is to coordinate, implement and oversee the regional health projects for vulnerable population. It also provides health and basic social services to the most needed population (cross border mobile population, refugee, returnees, IDPs, pastoralist population) in order to enhance development for the people of the IGAD region. The Health and Social Development Programme area is encompassing all the human development issues and upgrading the human capital in the IGAD region with focus on youth, children, women, and other vulnerable population.

www.igad.int

IGAD Security Sector Program (ISSP)

Launched and operational in October 2011 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, the objective and missions of IGAD's ISSP are: contributing to foster peace, security, sustainable development and regional integration in the IGAD region; enhancing the effectiveness of the member states security sector to address common transnational, regional and national security threats; enhance and enable member states' security sector capacity to address common transnational security threats, thus, engendering sustainable economic development; and contribute the prediction, anticipation, prevention, and management of emerging, evolving, and exiting security threats in the IGAD region for sustainable development and economic integration.

www.igadssp.org

INTERPOL Regional Bureau for Eastern Africa

Our full name is the International Criminal Police Organization and we are an inter-governmental organization. We have 194 member countries, and we help police in all of them to work together to make the world a safer place. To do this, we enable them to share and access data on crimes and criminals, and we offer a range of technical and operational support. The General Secretariat coordinates our day-to-day activities to fight a range of crimes. Run by the Secretary General, it is staffed by both police and civilians and comprises a headquarters in Lyon, a global complex for innovation in Singapore and several satellite offices in different regions. In each country, an INTERPOL National Central Bureau (NCB) provides the central point of contact for the General Secretariat and other NCBs. An NCB is run by national police officials and usually sits in the government ministry responsible for policing. We offer investigative support such as forensics, analysis, and assistance in locating fugitives around the world, supporting national efforts in combating crimes across three global areas we consider the most pressing today; terrorism, cybercrime and organized crime.

www.interpol.int

Kenya Defence Forces (KDF); Ministry of Defence

The Ministry of Defence is comprised of the Kenya Army, the Kenya Air Force, the Kenya Navy, the Defence Forces Constabulary and the Civilian Staff. Our mission is to defend and protect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Republic, assist and cooperate with other authorities in situations of emergency or disaster and restore peace in any part of Kenya affected by unrest or instability as assigned. The Ministry of Defence is committed to defending the people of the Republic of Kenya and their property against external aggression and also provides support to the Civil Authority. This service Charter is a commitment by the Ministry of Defence to render efficient and effective services to the citizenry and the stakeholders.

www.mod.go.ke

Malawi National Intelligence Service (NIS)

The National Intelligence Service (NIS) is a disciplined civilian intelligence agency established under the ACT 30 OF 2018 of the Constitution of Malawi to provide for the establishment of the National Intelligence Service, to define its powers, functions, and duties; to regulate the administration and control of the Service; and to provide for matters connected with or incidental thereto. It is primarily responsible for Security Intelligence and Counter Intelligence to enhance national security in accordance with the Constitution. Its mission is to safeguard the Republic of Malawi against any threats emanating from within and outside.

www.malawi.gov.mw

MINURSO - UN Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara

The United Nations Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara (MINURSO) was established by Security Council resolution 690 of 29 April 1991 in accordance with settlement proposals accepted on 30 August 1988 by Morocco and the Frente Popular para la Liberación de Saguia el-Hamra y de Río de Oro (Frente POLISARIO). The settlement plan, as approved by the Security Council, provided for a transitional period for the preparation of a referendum in which the people of Western Sahara would choose between independence and integration with Morocco. The Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) was to have sole and exclusive responsibility over matters relating to the referendum and was to be assisted in his tasks by an integrated group of civilian, military and civilian police personnel, to be known as the UN Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara. It is the mission of the Military Component to monitor the ceasefire and assist the two parties in complying with the ceasefire provisions in accordance with the Settlement Plan and Military Agreements No.1,2 and 3. These agreements cover two key areas - the maintenance of the ceasefire: and procedures for dealing with the mines / UXOs situation in Western Sahara.

minurso.unmissions.org

MONUSCO - UN Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

MONUSCO took over from an earlier UN peacekeeping operation – the United Nations Organization Mission in Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUC) – on 1 July 2010. It was done in accordance with Security Council resolution 1925 of 28 May to reflect the new phase reached in the country. The new mission has been authorized to use all necessary means to carry out its mandate relating, among other things, to the protection of civilians, humanitarian personnel and human rights defenders under imminent threat of physical violence and to support the Government of the DRC in its stabilization and peace consolidation efforts.

monusco.unmissions.org

NATO Strategic Direction-South Hub

The mission of the Nato Strategic Direction - South Hub is to: monitor and assess the dynamics of NATO's operating environment by being a forum for engagement and information sharing; inform operational and strategic leaders by enhancing our collective understanding and proactively shape NATO's decision-making; provide NATO a strategic-level lens to better anticipate, preempt, limit, and overcome challenges; and be a positive force through confidence-building measures with non-military entities dedicated to long-term stability and prosperity for local populations in NATO's South.

thesouthernhub.org

Nigerian Army; Nigeria Armed Forces

The history of the Nigerian Army dates back to 1863, when Lt Glover of the Royal Navy selected 18 indigenes from the Northern Nigeria and organised them in a local force, known as the "Glover Hausas". They were used to mount punitive expeditions in the Lagos hinterland and to protect British trade routes around Lagos. In 1865, the Glover Hausa became a regular force with the name Hausa Constabulary. It performed both police and military duties for the British colonial government. It later became Lagos Constabulary. In addition, the colonialist included the Royal Niger Company in Northern Nigeria and the Oil Rivers Irregular in 1891. Lord Fredrick Lugard formed the incipient body into West African Frontier Force. Since then, the Army has grown into a formidable force that participated in the two world wars and a Nigerian civil war. The Army also participated in the global peace by deployment of troops in the Congo, Lebanon, and many other countries in support of the United Nations mandate. The Nigerian Army also led the ECOMOG peace enforcement force in the then war-ravaged countries of Liberia and Sierra Leone and restored democracy in those countries. The Nigerian Army, currently being led by Lieutenant General Faruk Yahaya is re-organised and fully committed to fighting banditry, illegal oil bunkering, counter terrorism, and counter insurgency operations within the country to restore peace and security in addition to its commitment to global peace through the deployment of troops in the Gambia and Mali.

www.army.mil.ng

Nigerian Navy; Nigeria Armed Forces

The Nigerian Navy is structured into a Naval Headquarters made up of the Office of the CNS and 8 staff branches each administered by a Branch Chief of flag rank. These branches are Policy and Plans, Training and Operations, Naval Engineering, Logistics, Account & Budget, Naval Safety and Standards, Administration, and Office of the Navy Secretary. There are offices that report directly to the CNS, these include Nigerian Navy Transformation Office (NNTO), Project Implementation, Monitoring and Evaluation Directorate (PIMED) and Nigerian Navy Holdings. There are 5 commands headed by Flag Officers Commanding (FOCs) and 5 autonomous units. The commands are made up of 3 operational commands namely: Western, Eastern and Central Naval Commands (WNC, ENC and CNC) which are responsible for the protection and policing of the nation’s maritime environment; a Naval Training Command (NAVTRAC) and a Logistics Command (LOG COMD).

www.navy.mil.ng

Rwanda National Police

Rwanda National Police (RNP) is a professional law enforcement organ provided for by Rwandan Constitution and established by the Law No 09/2000 as amended to date, determining its powers, responsibilities, organization and functioning as amended to date. The RNP vision is to ensure that people in Rwanda are safe, involved and reassured. From the beginning, first priority of RNP was to consolidate safety and security after the devastating Genocide against the Tutsi in 1994. To do this, heavy investment was made in training to promote professional values of modern policing. RNP strived to go beyond traditional policing to involve community in policing activities. After 19 years, RNP is currently founded on strong partnership with the public. In addition, RNP is actively engaged in Peace Support Operations. These milestones have been achieved thanks to the partnership with the local community, public and private entities, regional and international cooperation.

www.police.gov.rw

Somalia Ministry of Defence

The Ministry of Defence is charged with co-ordinating and supervising all agencies and functions of the government relating directly to national security and the Somali Armed Forces. The President of Somalia is the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces of the country. The Ministry of Defence provides policy framework and resources to the Armed Forces to discharge their responsibility in the context of the defence of the country. The Armed Forces (including Somali Army, Somali Air Force, and Somali Navy) under the Defence Ministry are primarily responsible for ensuring the territorial integrity of the nation.

mod.gov.so

South Sudan Ministry of Defence & Veteran Affairs

The mission of the Ministry of Defence is to preserve, defend and protect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of South Sudan, guarantee the non-violability of the people’s rights, contributing to regional stability and supporting international peace initiatives, and ensuring the rule of law and good governance. The mandate of the Ministry of Defence is derived from the Constitution of Republic of South Sudan 2011 (as amended). In accordance with Articles of the constitution, the South Sudan Peoples Defence Forces (SPLA) is established and mandated to carry out missions for the benefit of the state and it’s citizens.

The HALO Trust

The HALO Trust is an arms and explosive management non-government organisation, providing weapons and ammunition management and explosive hazards clearance to countries affected by conflict. HALO builds host-nation capacity to manage stockpiles or arms and ammunition, and removes landmines and makes safe other weapons such as cluster bombs, stockpiles of small arms and improvised explosive devices (IEDs). HALO works in 25 countries and territories worldwide, employing over 10,000 staff. In East Africa, HALO has operated continuously in Somaliland since 1999, Somalia since 2015, and Kenya since 2021.

halotrust.org

U.S. Army Southern European Task Force (SETAF-AF) G-3/5/7 Security Cooperation Directorate

U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa is responsible for achieving U.S. Africa Command and U.S. Army Campaign Plan objectives while conducting all U.S. Army operations, exercises, and security cooperation on the African continent. Headquartered in Vicenza, Italy, SETAF-AF, Africa supports competition, provides command and control in the land domain, strengthens partnerships, sets the theater, and conducts security force assistance in order to achieve U.S. Africa Command and U.S. Army Campaign Plan objectives. On order, SETAF-AF serves as the Joint Task Force - Headquarters in support of USAFRICOM contingency operations.

www.setaf-africa.army.mil

U.S. Army Southern European Task Force (SETAF-AF) G4 Logistics

U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa is responsible for achieving U.S. Africa Command and U.S. Army Campaign Plan objectives while conducting all U.S. Army operations, exercises, and security cooperation on the African continent. Headquartered in Vicenza, Italy, SETAF-AF, Africa supports competition, provides command and control in the land domain, strengthens partnerships, sets the theater, and conducts security force assistance in order to achieve U.S. Africa Command and U.S. Army Campaign Plan objectives. On order, SETAF-AF serves as the Joint Task Force - Headquarters in support of USAFRICOM contingency operations.

www.setaf-africa.army.mil

Uganda Ministry of Defence & Veteran Affairs

The Ugandan Ministry of Defence & Veteran Affairs is derived from the Constitution of the Republic of Uganda and is to ensure defence of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Uganda. Their vision is to have an Efficient, Effective and Accountable Defence of the People of Uganda - To Provide Strategic Support to the UPDF in carrying out its Constitutional Mandate and to ensure Effective Reintegration and Resettlement of Military Veterans into Civilian Life. The overall political direction and supervision of the Ministry vests in the Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs assisted by the Minister of State for Defence and Veterans Affairs (Veterans) and the Minister of State for Defence and Veterans Affairs (General Duties).

www.defence.go.ug

UNDP - UN Development Programme

Today's development challenges are complex and each context is different. That's why we tailor our work to fit the needs of the countries and communities we serve. UNDP's Strategic Plan (2018-2021) has been designed to be responsive to the wide diversity of the countries we serve. The diversity is reflected in three broad development contexts: eradicating poverty; structural transformations; and building resilience. Three development settings: Eradicate poverty in all its forms and dimensions, Accelerate structural transformations, and Build resilience to shocks and crises. To respond to these issues, and better focus its resources and expertise to deliver on the 2030 Agenda, UNDP has identified a set of approaches that we call our Signature Solutions: Poverty, Governance, Resilience, Environment, Energy, and Gender. Each Solution includes a mix of policy advice, technical assistance, finance, and programmes. Each solution has the potential to unlock the path to sustainable development. But no one solution will succeed on its own. We need all of them to achieve the SDGs.

www.africa.undp.org

UNFPA - UN Population Fund

UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, expands the possibilities for women and young people to lead healthy and productive lives. UNFPA is the lead United Nations agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person’s potential is fulfilled. UNFPA works to improve lives in 23 countries in East and Southern Africa. We work with governments and through partnerships with other United Nations agencies, civil society, regional economic communities and the private sector to ensure that no one is left behind. Our Regional Office in Johannesburg, South Africa provides strategic support and technical expertize to colleagues in our 23 Country Offices and our partners who work on the ground to improve people’s lives. We provide policy advice, training and support.

www.unfpa.org

UNOAU - UN Office to the African Union

The United Nations Office to the African Union (UNOAU) was established by UN General Assembly Resolution 64/288 in 2010. The office has three core aims to: (a.) Enhance the partnership between the United Nations and the African Union in the area of peace and security; (b.) Provide coordinated and consistent United Nations advice to the African Union on long-term capacity-building and short-term operational support matters; and (c;) Streamline the United Nations presence in Addis Ababa to make it cost-effective and efficient in delivering UN assistance to the AU. UNOAU integrated the three existing offices: DPA Liaison Office, the DPKO AU Peace Support Team and the DFS Planning Team for Somalia to support AMISOM, as well as the support component of the UNAMID Joint Support Coordination Mechanism office in Addis Ababa.

The Peacekeeping Planning and Management Division seeks to provide coordinated and consistent UN advice to the AU on long-term capacity building and short-term operational support matters, as well as contribute to the overarching goal of enhancing the AU-UN partnership in peace and security. In practice, the Division provides support to the AU Commission in the planning, start-up, management and liquidation of ongoing African Union peace support operations. The main focus of this work, as of mid-2015, is on the management of the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM), as well as on planning and institutional capacity development for future operations through the development of the African Standby Force. UNOAU peacekeeping planners draw upon UN experience and best practices and help adapt these to the specific needs of the AU.

unoau.unmissions.org

UNON - United Nations Office at Nairobi

The United Nations Office at Nairobi, the UN headquarters in Africa, was established by the General Assembly in 1996. The office is headed by a Director-General, at the Under-Secretary-General level, serves as the representative office of the Secretary-General in Nairobi and performs representation and liaison functions with permanent missions, the host-country and other Governments, and intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations in Nairobi, as well as other organizations of the United Nations system in Kenya.