British Peace Support Team (Africa)

3/3 Course objectives include: - Understanding contemporary PSOs, -Strategic Leadership and Capabilities in PSOs, -Conflict Management in PSOs, -Protection of Civilians in PSOs, -Mission Partnership and Coordination, -Integrated Assessment and Planning PSOs, among others. 🫱🏿‍🫲🏼🫱🏿‍🫲🏼

2/3 The aim of the #RSML is to equip participants with relevant knowledge, skills and attitudes on senior mission leadership that will strengthen their capacity for effective implementation of leadership roles & responsibilities in @UN and @_AfricanUnion PSOs. #GoFarGoTogether

1/3 The 3️⃣1️⃣st iteration of the Regional Senior Mission Leaders (RSML) course is currently running at the @IPSTCKenya , supported by 🇬🇧 BPST(A). Participants are persons serving in senior leadership positions in a multidimentional and integrated Peace Support Operation (PSO).

This #IWD2026, we spotlight why removing barriers for women in uniform is a matter of rights, justice, and action. The #ElsieFund works with countries worldwide to strengthen institutions so women can serve and deploy to @UNPeacekeeping on equal terms. #ForAllWomenAndGirls

2/2 The pilot training not only validates the curriculum and prepares a cohort of trained practitioners, but also advances accountability, inclusivity, & equality in the field. Over 2️⃣0️⃣ participants are represented, coming from at least 8️⃣ countries in the region 🌍. #IWD2026

1/2 🇬🇧 BPST(A) in #Abuja , #Nigeria 🇳🇬. Today, on #IWD2026, we celebrate women’s leadership in peace & security. In Abuja, the @_AfricanUnion PSOD & BPST(A) supported by @UNOAU_ are piloting the Gender-Responsive Monitoring & Evaluation Curriculum for Peace Support Operations.

Super Sophie: The Duchess of Edinburgh champions women in leadership on her tour of Kenya tatlermagazine.visitlink.me/gw_XPh

Pleased to be at Army HQ to handover 🇿🇲 ZDF Peace Support Ops Doctrine today – proudly developed with Zambian leadership & supported by 🇬🇧 @BPST_A.  After 25 years, BPST’s legacy endures. The UK will continue to stand with Zambia & Africa as committed partners. #GoFarGoTogether

🇬🇧BPST(A) recently delivered a workshop on the @UNPeacekeeping Capability Readiness System including the Rapid Deployment Level. It targeted African Troop & Police Contributing Countries. 3️⃣2️⃣ 🪖 and 👮‍♂️ from 2️⃣4️⃣ African Member States and 5️⃣ African Regional orgs. were present.

Last week at @UKUN_NewYork, we launched the 2nd #LCMDialogueSeries, spotlighting 25 years of training partnerships led by the British Peace Support Team – Africa. #InvestInPeace 👉 Watch: youtube.com/watch?v=tb_bV0…

3/3 🇬🇧BPST(A)'s Senior Police Adviser Ms. Zakia Hussen reaffirmed the UK's enduring support to the ZPS. "Our goal is clear: to ensure that ZPS female officers are equipped with the technical mastery & leadership skills required to excel in #peacekeeping environments." She said.

2/3 ... skills required for effective service in the @UN and @_AfricanUnion peace support missions. The workshop has seen presence of senior officials including the 🇿🇲 Police Training College Commanding Officer Mr. Military Nawa, who spoke on behalf of the Inspector General.

1/3 🇬🇧BPST(A) in #Zambia 🇿🇲 The @ZP_service has this week commenced a capacity-building initiative for 9️⃣0️⃣ officers, at the Zambia Police Training College in #Lusaka . The training, sponsored by BPST(A), is designed to equip female police officers with specialised skills ...👇🏽

🌍 The inaugural Gender, Women & DDR Course is underway! With support from the 🇬🇧UK Government through @BPST_A, participants from 10 countries and UN Mission representatives come together to re-imagine challenges in DDR.

🇬🇧 BPST(A) supported training in #SierraLeone . "...The program focused on enhancing the operational capacity of female officers, covering critical subjects such as mission operational theatres, #InternationalLaw , #Humanrights , e.t.c." More here: surl.li/emxgyu

A 'Female Peacekeepers Workshop' has started in #SierraLeone , supported by 🇬🇧 BPST(A). It is designed to bring together serving and retired female police officers of the @PoliceLeone who have served in #peacekeeping missions, as well as those preparing for future deployments.

2/2 🇬🇧 BPST(A) was represented at the writing workshop by Major Dave Landells, the Engineer Adviser. The manual provides a framework for @UNPeacekeeping , deployment and conduct of 🪖 Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) units in UN peacekeeping operations. #GoFarGoTogether

1/2 The newly revised @UNPeacekeeping Missions 🪖 Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit Manual is out. You can read it here: shorturl.at/Dvcil It was a collaborative effort of military professionals, field practitioners, and technical experts from across Member States to @UN .

Happy New Year to our Armed Forces community serving across the world. 🇬🇧

Merry Christmas to the entire Armed Forces community!