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U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Daniel Cederman, the deputy commanding general of U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF), addresses the participants of Africa Endeavor 2024 in Livingstone, Zambia, July 31, 2024. Africa Endeavor is a U.S. Africa Command-sponsored symposium that brings together African nations from across the continent, with a focus on enhancing cybersecurity policies and strategies to foster cooperation and collaboration among African nations. (U.S. Army photo by Phil Regina)
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U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Daniel Cederman, the deputy commanding general of U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF), addresses the participants of Africa Endeavor 2024 during its closing ceremony in Livingstone, Zambia, July 31, 2024. Africa Endeavor is a U.S. Africa Command-sponsored symposium that brings together African nations from across the continent, with a focus on enhancing cybersecurity policies and strategies to foster cooperation and collaboration among African nations. (U.S. Army photo by Phil Regina)
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LIVINGSTONE, Zambia – Africa Endeavor 2024, the premier symposium for enhancing cybersecurity across African armed forces, concluded its activities. Held from July 29 to August 2, this year's event focused on "Institutional Development - Cybersecurity Policy and Strategy Development within the Armed Forces."
U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Daniel Cederman, the deputy commanding general of U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF), addresses the participants of Africa Endeavor 2024 in Livingstone, Zambia, July 31, 2024. Africa Endeavor is a U.S. Africa Command-sponsored symposium that brings together African nations from across the continent, with a focus on enhancing cybersecurity policies and strategies to foster cooperation and collaboration among African nations. (U.S. Army photo by Phil Regina)
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"Africa Endeavor is an important platform that accords us an opportunity to learn from one another, share expertise and promote best practices on how to address cyber challenges,” said minister of defence for Zambia, Mr. Ambrose Lwiji Lufuma. “It allows African partner nations to provide critical C4 support to the African Union, regional economic communities and the Africa Standby Force."
Africa Endeavor brought together military and cybersecurity experts from across the continent to advance cybersecurity strategies and foster cooperation.
"Coordinating this symposium involved aligning diverse objectives and capabilities from multiple nations to focus on a common goal—strengthening cybersecurity,” explained Dea Catalina Chica, the cyber security program manager for Command, Control, Communications, and Computers (C4) at U.S. Africa Command. “The dedication and expertise from all sides were pivotal in turning this plan into a reality."
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U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Daniel Cederman, the deputy commanding general of U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF), converses with Mr. Ambrose Lwiji Lufuma, the minister of defense for Zambia, during Africa Endeavor 2024 in Livingstone, Zambia, July 31, 2024. Africa Endeavor is a U.S. Africa Command-sponsored symposium that brings together African nations from across the continent, with a focus on enhancing cybersecurity policies and strategies to foster cooperation and collaboration among African nations. (U.S. Army photo by Phil Regina)
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U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Daniel Cederman, the deputy commanding general of U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF), converses with Mr. Ambrose Lwiji Lufuma, the minister of defense for Zambia during Africa Endeavor 2024 in Livingstone, Zambia, July 31, 2024. Africa Endeavor is a U.S. Africa Command-sponsored symposium that brings together African nations from across the continent, with a focus on enhancing cybersecurity policies and strategies to foster cooperation and collaboration among African nations. (U.S. Army photo by Phil Regina)
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U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Daniel Cederman, the deputy commanding general of U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF), discusses expectations for his closing remarks of Africa Endeavor 2024 with Dea Catalina Chica, the cyber security program manager for Command, Control, Communications and Computers (C4), U.S. Africa Command J6. Africa Endeavor is a U.S. Africa Command-sponsored symposium that brings together African nations from across the continent, with a focus on enhancing cybersecurity policies and strategies to foster cooperation and collaboration among African nations. (U.S. Army photo by Phil Regina)
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This year’s event required intricate technical coordination, ensuring that all participants could engage effectively regardless of their differing levels of technological advancement.
“It’s been inspiring to see how these challenges were transformed into opportunities for growth and learning," noted U.S. Army Col. Jesse A. Phillips, director of C4 at U.S. Africa Command.
Others agreed, indicating the event’s planning efforts were critical to its success.
"Bringing together representatives from numerous African nations for a week of discussions and collaboration tests our logistical capabilities. However, the seamless execution observed this year is a testament to the hard work and meticulous planning by our dedicated teams," said U.S. Army Lt. Col. Anthony McGlone, coalition branch chief at U.S. Africa Command.
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The U.S. Africa Command's Africa Endeavor planning team poses for a photo along the Zambia River in Livingstone, Zambia, July 31, 2024. Africa Endeavor is a U.S. Africa Command-sponsored symposium that brings together African nations from across the continent, with a focus on enhancing cybersecurity policies and strategies to foster cooperation and collaboration among African nations. (U.S. Army photo by Phil Regina)
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Africa Endeavor 2024 attendees participate in a “breakout” session to discuss cybersecurity issues in Africa in Livingstone, Zambia, July 31, 2024. Africa Endeavor is a U.S. Africa Command-sponsored symposium that brings together African nations from across the continent, with a focus on enhancing cybersecurity policies and strategies to foster cooperation and collaboration among African nations. (U.S. Army photo by Phil Regina)
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The symposium concluded with affirmations of the progress made and the foundations laid for future cooperation.
"Africa Endeavor 2024 has set a new benchmark for what we can achieve through partnership and collaboration. The strategies developed and the relationships forged here will undoubtedly enhance our collective cybersecurity resilience," concluded U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Daniel Cederman, deputy commanding general of U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF).
U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Daniel Cederman, the deputy commanding general of U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF), along with his aide, U.S. Army 1st Lt. William Fernandez discuss cybersecurity issues in Africa with Canadian Brig. Gen. Keith Osmond, vice J5, U.S. Cyber Command, over lunch during Africa Endeavor 2024 in Livingstone, Zambia, July 31, 2024. Africa Endeavor is a U.S. Africa Command-sponsored symposium that brings together African nations from across the continent, with a focus on enhancing cybersecurity policies and strategies to foster cooperation and collaboration among African nations. (U.S. Army photo by Phil Regina)
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