Concept

African Standby Force

Properties

SES ID
  • 677
Notation
  • 677
In scheme
Broader
Definition
  • The African Standby Force is intended to be an international, continental African military force, with both a civilian and police component, under the direction of the African Union. It is to be deployed in times of crisis in Africa. It is planned that by 2010 the force will be operational.