ADDIS ABABA – Thenewly-elected Commissioner of the Department of Political Affairs, Peace and Security of the African Union, Ambassador Bankole Adeoye, has assured the Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL) of participation in both Peace Support Operation and Military Support Operation of the African Union (AU) once the new structure comes into force, in July 2021. Commissioner Bankole Adeoye further stated that under his tenure as Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security, he will foster close and cordial working relations with Liberia. Colonel Forleh, following his presentation, used the occasion to request Liberia’s participation in both Peace Support Operations and Military Staff Support to the African Union Missions. He also informed the Commissioner that the AFL has gone under rigorous and professional training since its restructuring in 2006 to present. He further averred that Liberia also served as Member of the African Union Peace and Security Council in 2018, for a period of two years, as Chair of the Military Staff Committee.

Source: Front Page Africa May 12, 2021 07:07 UTC