CLEAN : African troops train for rapid response force

The video discusses the concept of the African Standby Force, initiated in 1997 in Harare, aimed at managing peace in Africa through regional brigades. It highlights the legal challenges and the need for proper instruments to ensure timely responses. The video also covers funding strategies, with the EU and UN sharing costs, and emphasizes the importance of independence from international partners. Lastly, it reflects on the EU's past experiences with conflict response, stressing the need for timely and adequate actions.

What was the primary purpose of establishing the African Standby Force?

• To promote cultural exchange among African nations

• To provide economic support to African countries

• To establish a single African military force

• To manage peace in Africa through regional standby brigades

What is one of the main challenges faced by the African Standby Force?

• Inadequate communication systems

• Insufficient legal instruments for timely response

• Lack of trained personnel

• Limited geographical coverage

In June 2015, what decision was made regarding the African Standby Force?

• To decrease the number of standby brigades

• To ramp up funding for operations

• To merge with the United Nations peacekeeping forces

• To focus solely on economic development

What percentage of the total cost of an operation was the EU proposed to cover?

• 50%

• 75%

• 10%

• 25%

Why does the African Standby Force aim to be independent from external partners?

• To reduce military expenses

• To focus on cultural independence

• Due to past experiences of slow international responses

• To avoid political influence