Union of South American Nations Nelson Jobim, said in April 2008 that the Council would be formed after the "political" decision of the presidents who participated in the launch of the Union of South American Nations (UNASUR) on 23 May 2008. On 15 December 2008, at the extraordinary UNASUR summit, the creation of the South American Defense Council was finally approved. The defense ministers of Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay, Paraguay, Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Chile, Guyana, Suriname and Venezuela. The Defense Council is responsible for developing joint defense policies, promoting the exchange of personnel among the Armed Forces of each country, conducting joint military exercises, participating
1996 African Cup of Nations qualification each; their results were annulled. Central African Republic withdrew without playing any match. "Match awarded 2–0 to Algeria following a protest to CAF." South Africa withdrew from qualification (played 3 matches) after they were awarded hosting rights. They were replaced by Kenya, which later withdrew.<br> Madagascar withdrew after one match (lost to South Africa). Seychelles withdrew before playing any match. All results of the withdrawn teams were annulled. Benin, Cape Verde and Equatorial Guinea withdrew without playing any matches. <nowiki>*</nowiki> 1996 African Cup of Nations qualification The Qualification for the 1996 African Cup of Nations took place in 7 groups