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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...
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Orphans of War: Rebuilding Lives After Conflict in Africa
In the wake of armed conflicts, children often bear the brunt of the devastation, emerging as the most vulnerable and affected demographic. According...
Security
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...
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The credibility of US backing for a DRC–Rwanda peace deal rests on the risk appetite of corporate America
At a tense ceremony in Washington on 25 April, representatives from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda committed to working towards...
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The Unorthodox Solution to the World’s Migration Woes
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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...
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How To Season 3: When Expectations Don’t Meet Reality
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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...
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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,...
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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...
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Orphans of War: Rebuilding Lives After Conflict in Africa
In the wake of armed conflicts, children often bear the brunt of the devastation, emerging as the most vulnerable and affected demographic. According...
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Photos of the Week: Hunter’s Moon, Space Fingerprint
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Post-Independence Coups and the Military’s Role in Nation-Building
In the euphoric aftermath of independence, African capitals echoed with speeches of sovereignty and visions of a new dawn. But within a few years, many of those very capitals fell...
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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...
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The General Who Reimagined America’s Role in Africa: Gen. Kip Ward and the Quiet Revolution in African Security
By the time Lt. General William E. “Kip” Ward hung up his uniform in 2012, he had already redrawn the contours of America’s...
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Post-Independence Coups and the Military’s Role in Nation-Building
In the euphoric aftermath of independence, African capitals echoed with speeches of sovereignty and visions of a new dawn. But within a few...
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Africa’s Forgotten Warriors: Revisiting Indigenous Military Traditions
In the popular imagination of global military history, Africa is often depicted as a continent of tribal skirmishes and colonial conquest—passive in war,...
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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...
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Lt. Col. Onyinyechi Anele: The Voice of a New Era in the Nigerian Army
On April 22, 2025, the Nigerian Army made history. Lieutenant Colonel Onyinyechi Appolonia Anele was appointed Acting Director of Army Public Relations—the...
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From Ukraine to the Sahel: Global Conflicts and Their Ripple Effects in Africa
As artillery roars in Eastern Europe and drones darken the skies over the Sahel, Africa is increasingly finding itself caught in the gravitational...
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Porous Borders and the Proliferation of Small Arms in Africa
The unchecked flow of small arms and light weapons (SALWs) across Africa’s porous borders remains one of the continent’s most persistent security threats....
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Major General Anita Asmah: First African Woman Appointed UNDOF Force Commander
On December 11, 2024, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres announced a groundbreaking appointment: Major General Anita Asmah of Ghana would take command of the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF)....
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Urban Warfare Challenges for African Armies in a New Security Era
Across Africa, conflict is moving into the cities. From Mogadishu to Maiduguri, from Tripoli to Bamako, African armies are increasingly called upon to...
Land & Army
Army Modernisation in West Africa: Ghana, Nigeria, and Côte d’Ivoire in Focus
West Africa stands at the frontline of Africa’s battle for peace, stability, and sovereignty. From persistent insurgencies in the Sahel to piracy threats...
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Sudan’s Mining Revival Begins with Russia, Putting African Resource Control in Focus
Sudan is betting on rocks—and maps—to rebuild its economy. The country has just received two...
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Post-Independence Coups and the Military’s Role in Nation-Building
In the euphoric aftermath of independence, African capitals echoed with speeches of sovereignty and visions of a new dawn. But...
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Africa’s Forgotten Warriors: Revisiting Indigenous Military Traditions
In the popular imagination of global military history, Africa is often depicted as a continent of tribal skirmishes and colonial...
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The Cold War and African Armies: How Superpower Rivalries Shaped Today’s Forces
When the guns of empire went silent across Africa in the 1950s and 60s, they were quickly replaced by new...
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Post-Independence Coups and the Military’s Role in Nation-Building
Africa’s Forgotten Warriors: Revisiting Indigenous Military Traditions
The Cold War and African Armies: How Superpower Rivalries Shaped Today’s Forces
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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...
Veterans
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,...
Veterans
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...
