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AFRICAN UNION SECURITY SUMMIT CONCLUDES WITH BOLD PLEDGES ON PEACE, REFORM, AND GLOBAL EQUITY
The 38th Ordinary Session of the African Union (AU) Assembly in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia closed on February 16, 2025, with far reaching decisions...
THE NEXT FRONTIER IN TECH INNOVATION
Africa’s tech industry, long dominated by fintech, agro-tech, and e-commerce, is moving into unexpected territory: defence. A new wave of start-ups is building...
WHY IT MATTERS FOR AFRICA
The Egypt Defence Expo (EDEX) has quickly established itself as one of the world’s premier defence events. Launched in 2018, the biennial exhibition...
GLOBAL SECURITY WATCH – UKRAINE WAR LESSONS FOR AFRICAN DEFENCE PLANNERS
The ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, now entering its fourth year as of 2025, serves as a critical case study for African defence planners grappling...
Africa’s Defence Industry: Confronting Challenges, Unlocking Strategic Potential
As warfare evolves into cyber, space, and drone domains, African defence institutions must adapt. Investing in cybersecurity, digital command structures, and AI-based threat detection will define the next frontier of...
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Beyond the Kalashnikov: Africa’s Shift Toward Technology-Driven Warfare
For decades, Africa’s military landscape has been dominated by a simple yet powerful symbol of conflict: the Kalashnikov AK-47. Since the 1950s, this...
Ethiopia and Russia Strengthen Strategic Bonds Amid Global Shifts
Ethiopia and Russia continue to deepen their relationship across military, economic, and political fronts, reflecting a broader trend of emerging partnerships shaping the...
Forging a New Frontier: Rethinking Africa’s Military Doctrine for Modern Conflicts
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General Musa Leads Civil-Military Reset in Nigeria
Under General Musa’s Watch, Nigeria’s Military Reimagines Civil-Military Relations at Landmark Conference In a decisive and visionary shift, Nigeria’s Chief of Defence...
GLOBAL SECURITY WATCH – UKRAINE WAR LESSONS FOR AFRICAN DEFENCE PLANNERS
The ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, now entering its fourth year as of 2025, serves as a critical case study for African defence planners grappling...
Inside the War Rooms: African Military Colleges Leading Doctrinal Transformation
Africa’s military landscape is undergoing a profound transformation driven by the strategic evolution of military education and doctrinal reform. Military colleges across the...
Maritime Terrorism and Coastal Security: Why the Gulf of Guinea Remains Critical
The Gulf of Guinea (GoG), stretching over 6,000 kilometres of coastline and comprising 19 nations, stands as a region of immense strategic, economic,...
Niger Severs Intelligence Ties with Russia and Turkey Amid Escalating Security Strains
Niger’s ruling military council has officially cut off intelligence-sharing arrangements with Russia and Turkey, a move that underscores the nation’s mounting security woes...
COMMUNITY INTELLIGENCE AT BORDERS: SUCCESSES AND FAILURES
Border security increasingly relies on community intelligence the collection and use of information from residents, businesses, and local law enforcement near borders to strengthen surveillance, deter illegal activities, and support...
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CIVIL-MILITARY RELATIONS IN FRAGILE STATES
Fragile states marked by weak governance, economic instability, and persistent unrest face a recurring challenge: how to manage relations between civilian institutions and...
WHY AFRICA NEEDS A UNIFIED DEFENCE POLICY FOR THE 21ST CENTURY
In an era of escalating geopolitical tensions, resource conflicts, and transnational threats like terrorism and climate-induced instability, Africa stands at a critical juncture....
EVOLVING HORIZONS: TRAINING THE AFRICAN SOLDIER IN A CHANGING LANDSCAPE
The training of African soldiers has undergone a profound transformation in recent years, shaped by the continent’s complex security challenges—ranging from insurgencies and...
COLD WAR AFRICA: PROXY WARS AND THEIR IMPACT
The Cold War in Africa, spanning from the late 1940s to the early 1990s, transformed the continent into a key arena for proxy...
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SYSTEMS & TECHNOLOGY – 3D PRINTING AND AFRICA’S DEFENCE INDUSTRY REVOLUTION
In modern warfare, where speed and adaptability can determine survival, 3D printing or additive manufacturing has emerged as a quiet revolution in Africa’s...
RUSSIA’S WAGNER LEGACY IN AFRICA POST-PRIGOZHIN
In the diamond fields of the Central African Republic, Yevgeny Prigozhin’s shadow still lingers. Two years after the Wagner Group’s leader died in...
EVOLVING HORIZONS: TRAINING THE AFRICAN SOLDIER IN A CHANGING LANDSCAPE
The training of African soldiers has undergone a profound transformation in recent years, shaped by the continent’s complex security challenges—ranging from insurgencies and...
AFRICA’S BLUE ECONOMY: UNLOCKING A WAVE OF SUSTAINABLE GROWTH
Africa’s blue economy represents one of the continent’s most promising frontiers for sustainable growth, encompassing activities such as fisheries, aquaculture, marine tourism, renewable...
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BREAKING BARRIERS IN THE SKIES
For decades, women have defied limits in male-dominated fields, but few roles capture that spirit like female fighter pilots. These pioneers command some of the world’s most advanced aircraft, from...
THE EVOLUTION OF AFRICAN INFANTRY WEAPONS from 1960
In the wake of widespread decolonization across Africa during the 1960s, newly independent nations began establishing national armies, often inheriting colonial-era infantry weapons...
Private Military Contractors in Africa – Mercenaries, Partners, or Spoilers?
In Africa’s security environment, one of the most polarising forces is the growing presence of Private Military Contractors (PMCs). They are called many...
AFRICA’S BLUE ECONOMY: UNLOCKING A WAVE OF SUSTAINABLE GROWTH
Africa’s blue economy represents one of the continent’s most promising frontiers for sustainable growth, encompassing...
COMMUNITY INTELLIGENCE AT BORDERS: SUCCESSES AND FAILURES
Border security increasingly relies on community intelligence the collection and use of information from residents, businesses, and local law enforcement...
Continue ReadingTHE SPACE RACE: AFRICA’S EMERGING AEROSPACE PROGRAMMES
Africa’s skies are no longer just a backdrop to other powers’ ambitions they are becoming the continent’s launch pads. By...
Continue ReadingAFRICA’S BLUE ECONOMY: UNLOCKING A WAVE OF SUSTAINABLE GROWTH
Africa’s blue economy represents one of the continent’s most promising frontiers for sustainable growth, encompassing activities such as fisheries, aquaculture,...
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COMMUNITY INTELLIGENCE AT BORDERS: SUCCESSES AND FAILURES
THE SPACE RACE: AFRICA’S EMERGING AEROSPACE PROGRAMMES
AFRICA’S BLUE ECONOMY: UNLOCKING A WAVE OF SUSTAINABLE GROWTH
South Africa’s Arms Industry: Lessons for Continental Defence Sustainability
Once the undisputed leader of Africa’s defence manufacturing landscape, South Africa’s arms industry today stands as both a cautionary tale and a beacon...
Honouring Legacy: Military Museums and Memorials Across Africa
Africa’s military history is rich, complex, and often untold. From pre-colonial warrior kingdoms and anti-colonial resistance to modern peacekeeping operations and counterinsurgency campaigns,...
From Combat to Civil Service: Veterans Transitioning into National Leadership
Across Africa, a quiet but significant transformation is underway: former soldiers are becoming public servants, legislators, and national policymakers. From cabinet ministers and...
