This subject popped up a few posts ago. Yes capable European nations have not been keen on an African commitment, for a host of reasons and the draw-down of French garrisons is one illustration.
Yet at the same time European nations have sent troops to Africa, invariably wearing the UN's blue berets; I recall an Irish Bn. in eastern Chad when refugees crossed from Darfur and IIRC Austrians along the Eritrea-Ethiopia ceasefire line awhile back. Just checked the IISS Military Balance and there are none currently, except the French in Ivory Coast.
Further back and in a non-military role so much lower profile has been the work of IIRC Italian and Norwegian parties in conflict resolution, such as ending the RENAMO -v- FRELIMO conflict in Mozambique.
There is some remaining European capability to deploy in Africa, invariably reliant on USAF strategic transport and hired Russian or Ukrainian planes. Missing is any will at the national level.
Back to the LRA and Uganda finally. Why the Commonwealth has not been able to offer help eludes me. Rwanda and Uganda are both members. If I was in government that is an option I'd pursue, as a successor to the US help.
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