African Nations' Participation in Gaza Stabilization Force Draws Attention

According to Ludovic de Foucaud, a journalist for France 24, Morocco, Uganda, and Somaliland have currently expressed their intention to participate in this international force, and Burundi is also considering participation.

According to US military commander Jasper Jeffers, Morocco has already dispatched about 30 officers for summer reconnaissance activities in the Gaza Strip and is reportedly capable of deploying an advance team of 500 troops.

Uganda is strengthening its relationship with Israel, led by Muhoozi Kainerugaba, son of Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni and a strong contender for succession.

According to Israeli media reports, Uganda is considering deploying approximately 1,200 troops, which is also linked to its strategic intention to secure a favorable position in negotiations with the United States and the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

Uganda is emphasizing pro-Israel actions, such as erecting a statue of Yonatan Netanyahu at Entebbe Airport, to strengthen its ties with Israel.

Somaliland is considering deploying 2,000 troops as a means to gain recognition as an independent state, aiming to secure Washington's approval after Israel.

However, concerns are raised that Somaliland's recognition could weaken the Somali central government's fight against Al-Shabaab.

Economically poor Burundi is seeking aid and economic opportunities by participating in the Gaza stabilization force.

However, there are significant obstacles, such as the disarmament of Hamas and the gradual withdrawal of Israeli forces, as conditions for deployment.

He plans a party convention and the launch of a new Republican platform in mid-October, intending to contend in the presidential and legislative elections scheduled for December 6.

He pointed out that the current military's ban on political activity and constitutional amendments are means for the return of presidential centralization.

Allegations of the Malian military's involvement in war crimes have emerged, with at least 34 civilians killed in areas like Ségou, Mopti, and Timbuktu between June 2023 and December 2025.

Amnesty reported at least 34 civilian deaths in the Ségou, Mopti, and Timbuktu regions between June 2023 and December 2025.

The construction of this bridge aims to prevent frequent capsizing incidents that occurred during previous river crossings and to promote commercial exchange between the two sides.

This World Bank-funded $60 million project's core is to convert the existing ferry transport system between Bangui and Zongo to a land route.

Upon completion, this World Bank-funded $60 million project will significantly improve the transportation environment in both regions, where boat travel is currently the sole primary mode of transport.

Once the land route is secured, merchants will be able to travel safely, and logistics costs are expected to be significantly reduced.

In particular, land travel will ensure safety and prevent frequent capsizing accidents of ferries and whaleboats (baleinières) during the rainy season, thereby preventing many casualties.

The citizen protection teams, which operate observation posts around the clock, repeatedly urge adherence to safety rules during boarding and disembarking, focusing on preventing casualties.

A representative from the citizen protection teams emphasized the importance of adhering to boarding and disembarking safety rules and continuous preventive activities through constant operation of observation posts.