CLEAN : African troops train for rapid response force

CLEAN : African troops train for rapid response force

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Design, Business, Social Studies

10th - 12th Grade

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The video discusses the concept of the African Standby Force, initiated in 1997 in Harare, aimed at managing peace in Africa through regional brigades. It highlights the legal challenges and the need for proper instruments to ensure timely responses. The video also covers funding strategies, with the EU and UN sharing costs, and emphasizes the importance of independence from international partners. Lastly, it reflects on the EU's past experiences with conflict response, stressing the need for timely and adequate actions.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary purpose of establishing the African Standby Force?

To promote cultural exchange among African nations

To provide economic support to African countries

To establish a single African military force

To manage peace in Africa through regional standby brigades

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the main challenges faced by the African Standby Force?

Inadequate communication systems

Insufficient legal instruments for timely response

Lack of trained personnel

Limited geographical coverage

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In June 2015, what decision was made regarding the African Standby Force?

To decrease the number of standby brigades

To ramp up funding for operations

To merge with the United Nations peacekeeping forces

To focus solely on economic development

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What percentage of the total cost of an operation was the EU proposed to cover?

50%

75%

10%

25%

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why does the African Standby Force aim to be independent from external partners?

To reduce military expenses

To focus on cultural independence

Due to past experiences of slow international responses

To avoid political influence