The African Communications and Logistics Symposium (ALCS) 2026 brought together military leaders, government officials, industry representatives, and delegates from more than 40 countries at the Hilton Hotel Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. During the event, New Business Ethiopia’s Reporter Yordanos Tadesse, talked to AFRICOM Spokesperson, who argues that Ethiopia – US security partnerships can lead to commercial opportunities. AFRICOM Spokesperson said hosting the African Communications and Logistics Symposium (ALCS) 2026 in Addis Ababa reflects Ethiopia’s strategic importance as a center for logistics, communications, and economic development in Africa. AFRICOM Spokesperson: Hosting the ALCS in Addis Ababa highlights Ethiopia’s strategic importance as a hub for logistics, communications, and economic growth in Africa. AFRICOM Spokesperson: Ethiopia serves as a key partner for the U.S. in the Horn of Africa and across the continent, enabling dialogue on security, stability, and economic growth.