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U.S. Army Col. Sean McClure, military advisor, Africa Center for Strategic Studies, monderates a panel discussing economic opportunity, linking stability and prosperity during the 2026 African Chiefs of Defense Conference in Luanda, Angola June 30, 2026. Experts emphasized how financial prosperity and regional security are deeply intertwined. The session highlighted that building stable, resilient economies is a vital defense strategy for preventing conflict and securing long-term growth across the continent.
Chiefs of Defense and representatives from more than 35 countries as well as U.S. and partner military leaders gather for the 2026 African Chiefs of Defense Conference. ACHOD serves as the key forum for senior military officials to address shared security threats, enhance regional stability, and discuss collaborative frameworks that enable long-term investment and economic growth across the continent. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Raquel Birk)
| Date Taken: | 06.29.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 07.03.2026 12:19 |
| Photo ID: | 9786989 |
| VIRIN: | 260630-A-PI656-1026 |
| Resolution: | 3637x5614 |
| Size: | 4.04 MB |
| Location: | LUANDA, AO |
| Web Views: | 3 |
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