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Malawi Defence Force Command and Staff College Commandant Attends 20th African Conference of Commandants
November 12, 2026
Malawi Defence Force Command and Staff College (MDFCSC) Commandant, Maj Gen Vincent Peter Moyo ‘MSM’,’psc’,’ndc’ attended the 20th African Conference of Commandants in Arusha, Tanzania, from 9 to 11 November 2026.
Held under the theme “Enhancing Faculty Competence and Institutional Capacity in African Staff Colleges,” the conference brought together commandants of the Professional Military Education (PME) from across Africa to share ideas, initiatives and experiences.
Discussions and decisions focused on enhancing faculty and student exchange programs, joint research, technology in military colleges and comparative studies. Participants also explored ways to strengthen PME and cooperation on regional security. The conference was opened by the Tanzania People’s Defence Force Chief of Staff and closed by the Minister of Defence and National Service. Mauritania was admitted as a new member, bringing the conference membership to 26.
Sierra Leone will host the 2027 conference, followed by Kenya in 2028. Cameroon is expected to host in 2029, pending confirmation. The annual conference provides an important platform for developing African-led solutions to shared challenges.
Held under the theme “Enhancing Faculty Competence and Institutional Capacity in African Staff Colleges,” the conference brought together commandants of the Professional Military Education (PME) from across Africa to share ideas, initiatives and experiences.
Discussions and decisions focused on enhancing faculty and student exchange programs, joint research, technology in military colleges and comparative studies. Participants also explored ways to strengthen PME and cooperation on regional security. The conference was opened by the Tanzania People’s Defence Force Chief of Staff and closed by the Minister of Defence and National Service. Mauritania was admitted as a new member, bringing the conference membership to 26.
Sierra Leone will host the 2027 conference, followed by Kenya in 2028. Cameroon is expected to host in 2029, pending confirmation. The annual conference provides an important platform for developing African-led solutions to shared challenges.
