AFRICOM, African militaries unite to combat gender-based violence

FILE - A Zambian army soldier is seen inside a military truck as other patrol the Chawama Compound in Lusaka on Aug. 3, 2021.

U.S. Africa Command, or AFRICOM, is working with southern African countries to combat gender-based violence in the military. This week, AFRICOM and regional military officials are holding a series of workshops in Zambia to strengthen regional collaboration in the fight against workplace harassment.