
The Association of African Air Forces has intensified efforts to deepen cooperation among member states and strengthen the continent's collective response to security challenges, Punch reports. The initiative aims to enhance collaboration between African air forces to improve continental security, though specific measures or participating countries were not detailed in the available information.
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