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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...
The Sahel Battlefield: The Realities of Counterinsurgency from the Ground Up
In the heart of the Sahel—a vast, semi-arid band stretching from Senegal to Sudan—Africa’s most enduring and complex battle is being waged. This...
Terrain and Tactics: How Africa’s Geography Shapes Ground Operations
Africa is not just a continent of nations—it is a continent of terrains. From the arid deserts of the Sahel to the dense...
Inside Africa’s Elite Ground Forces: Training, Tactics, and Traditions
Beneath the dust-choked drills and under the camouflage of discipline and duty lies a core force shaping Africa’s battlefield readiness: its elite ground...
The BRICS Military Influence: New Alignments, New Threats?
Once seen primarily as an economic bloc with aspirations of reshaping global finance, the BRICS grouping—comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa—has...
The Red Sea Corridor: International Naval Presence and African Sovereignty
Few maritime spaces in the world today are as contested, congested, and consequential as the Red Sea corridor. This vital waterway, stretching from...
Africa and NATO: Evolving Strategic Partnerships and Interests
In the aftermath of the Cold War, the global security architecture shifted dramatically, compelling traditional military alliances to reassess and redefine their roles....
Cyberwarfare in the Global South: Lessons for Africa from Abroad
In today’s digitised battlefield, firewalls are as critical as frontlines, and cyberweapons often precede bullets. From power grids and government websites to military...
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...
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,...
