The summit is hosted by the Ethiopian National Defense Force (ENDF), co-hosted by the U.S. Army Africa (USARAF). Some 40 Land Forces Chiefs & Representatives from across the African continent are also in attendance. The theme for this year’s summit “reflects our shared belief that leadership is an enduring responsibility among our military leaders,” Brig. Gen. Lapthe Flora, U.S. Army Africa deputy commander, said back in December 2019. These include 21st century challenges for military leaders, developing leaders through defense institutions & defense leadership in a multinational environment.

Source: Ethiopian News February 18, 2020 16:30 UTC