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AFRICAN WOMEN IN MILITARY INTELLIGENCE – UNSUNG STRATEGISTS
Behind every secured border, every intercepted threat, and every act of national defence lies a network of quiet thinkers people who analyse, predict,...
THE ROLE OF THE NIGERIAN DEFENCE ACADEMY IN TRAINING LEADERS
The Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA), established on February 5, 1964, in Kaduna, Nigeria, stands as the nation’s premier military university and a symbol...
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...
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...
Forging a New Frontier: Rethinking Africa’s Military Doctrine for Modern Conflicts
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AFRICAN WOMEN IN MILITARY INTELLIGENCE – UNSUNG STRATEGISTS
Behind every secured border, every intercepted threat, and every act of national defence lies a network of quiet thinkers people who analyse, predict,...
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...
Defence Chief Reaffirms Military’s Commitment to National Unity as Civil Forums Rally Behind AFN
In a display of growing civil-military solidarity, Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Gwabin Musa, recently, received members of the Northern...
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...
BORDER SECURITY – LESSONS FROM ECOWAS BORDER MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES
Since its founding in 1975, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has pursued two seemingly conflicting goals: dismantling internal borders to promote trade and mobility, while simultaneously strengthening...
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ECOWAS MILITARY INTERVENTION IN NIGER: A TURNING POINT?
The coup d’état in Niger on July 26, 2023, marked a seismic rupture in West Africa’s fragile stability. The Presidential Guard’s detention of...
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...
INDIA’S GROWING MILITARY PARTNERSHIPS WITH AFRICA
India’s engagement with Africa is undergoing a quiet but powerful transformation. What began as a relationship forged in shared anti-colonial struggles has matured...
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...
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CYBER ESPIONAGE WARS: HOW GLOBAL POWERS USE AFRICA AS A BATTLEGROUND
Africa has become the silent front line in a shadow war where global powers wage cyber-espionage campaigns that rival Cold War spy craft...
ONLINE WAR COLLEGES: CAN AFRICA BENEFIT FROM DIGITAL LEARNING?
Africa’s militaries face a pressing paradox: they are among the most active in the world deployed in over 35 countries against insurgencies, terrorists,...
PROFILES IN COURAGE: LEGENDARY AFRICAN COMMANDERS AND THEIR LEGACIES
Africa’s military history is a tapestry of resilience and strategic brilliance, shaped by commanders who emerged from colonial resistance, independence struggles, and post-colonial...
PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS IN AFRICA’S DEFENCE ECONOMY
Public-private partnerships (PPPs) have emerged as a pivotal mechanism for bolstering Africa’s defence economy, bridging the gap between limited state budgets and the...
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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...
THE PUSH FOR MADE-IN-AFRICA AMMUNITION AND SMALL ARMS
For decades, Africa’s security has rested on foreign supply lines. More than 90% of the...
BORDER SECURITY – LESSONS FROM ECOWAS BORDER MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES
Since its founding in 1975, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has pursued two seemingly conflicting goals: dismantling...
Continue ReadingMODERN MILITARY UNIFORMS BECOME HIGH-TECH SHIELDS FOR THE BATTLEFIELD
Modern military uniforms have undergone a quiet revolution. No longer just fabric patterned for concealment, they now function as high-tech...
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BORDER SECURITY – LESSONS FROM ECOWAS BORDER MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES
MODERN MILITARY UNIFORMS BECOME HIGH-TECH SHIELDS FOR THE BATTLEFIELD
WOMEN IN DEFENSE INDUSTRIES: INNOVATORS, ENGINEERS, AND LEADERS
The global defense sector, long viewed as a male-dominated arena, is undergoing a profound transformation as women rise to influential roles in innovation,...
VETERANS – PENSION REFORM AND THE WELFARE OF AFRICAN MILITARY VETERANS
Across Africa, military veterans embody the sacrifices made for national liberation and peacekeeping, yet their post-service welfare remains precarious amid economic strain and...
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,...
