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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...
Women Veterans in Africa: Breaking the Silence and Leading the Way
From frontline combat to strategic command, African women have served their nations with courage and competence. Yet, when the guns fall silent, many...
Forgotten Heroes: The Untold Stories of African Peacekeeping Veterans
Africa has long been a crucial contributor to global peacekeeping, supplying tens of thousands of uniformed personnel to missions in Darfur, Somalia, the...
The State of Veteran Welfare in Africa
Behind every service medal lies a human being—trained, tested, and often traumatised. Yet across much of Africa, the welfare of military veterans remains...
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...
African Women Try to Change Their Countries’ Militaries
For hundreds of years, African women have been important to the peace and security of the continent. In the 17th century, a group...
Major General Fatuma Ahmed: Shattering Ceilings at the Kenya’s Air Force
On the morning of May 2, 2024, Kenya’s President William Ruto made a landmark announcement: Major General Fatuma Gaiti Ahmed would become the country’s first...
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...
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...
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...
