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    AFRICA SHIELD 2026: Strengthening Counterproliferation Efforts Across Africa [Image 4 of 12]

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    A woman in civilian attire and a military officer in a tan/khaki uniform are jointly holding a framed plaque or award during what appears to be a formal ceremony. The plaque features a seal that references the United States of America and includes text mentioning 'Tunisia.' The setting appears to be an upscale indoor venue, possibly a hotel conference room.

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    07.16.2026

    Photo by Andrea Chaney 

    Defense Threat Reduction Agency

    DTRA's International Counterproliferation Program (ICP), in partnership with the European Union Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear Centres of Excellence Risk Mitigation Initiative (EU CBRN CoE) and United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute (UNICRI), hosted the AFRICA SHIELD 2026 Regional Counterproliferation Workshop in Tunis, Tunisia, July 14-16. This workshop brought together more than 100 participants from across the African continent, representing law enforcement, military, policy, and UNSCR-1540 national-level coordination.

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    Date Taken: 07.16.2026
    Date Posted: 07.16.2026 13:34
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    A woman in civilian attire and a military officer in a tan/khaki uniform are jointly holding a framed plaque or award during what appears to be a formal ceremony. The plaque features a seal that references the United States of America and includes text mentioning 'Tunisia.' The setting appears to be an upscale indoor venue, possibly a hotel conference room.
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