UN aid agencies have warned that relentless violence, famine and disease are fuelling a rising death toll among children in Sudan.
Mr Shaibu is expected to participate in activities marking Liberia’s 69th Armed Forces Day.
Twenty seven Kenyans fighting in Russia had been repatriated to the East African country so far. It is unclear the number of Kenyan fighters that have been killed.
The report argues that the problem is not a lack of resources but Africa’s failure to convert raw minerals into finished products such as steel, aluminium and fertilisers.
Mr Türk said the call was necessary as the brutal Sudan war shows no signs of ending.
President Cyril Ramaphosa, in a statement, said he informed UN secretary-general António Guterres on January 12 about the decision.
Mr Ahmed said the course was designed to prepare senior leaders for complex regional security challenges.
According to the statement, the recall takes effect immediately.
He said that operational challenges usually force landlocked nations to rely on neighbouring ports.
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention says the continent recorded fewer disease outbreaks in January 2026 compared to the same period in 2025.
