US, African Troops Train for Peace

The U.S. Army is training southern African soldiers involved in peacekeeping missions and disaster relief operations. Nearly 200 military personnel from seven countries are taking part in the Southern Accord — an annual two-week training that kicked off Tuesday in Malawi's capital, Lilongwe. Brigadier General Jon Jensen, deputy commanding officer for U.S. Army Africa, told reporters in Lilongwe that for the first time, this year's training includes how to effectively respond to...

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