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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...
Shifting Alliances: The Rise of Russian Military Influence in West Africa Amid US Withdrawal
In recent years, West Africa has witnessed significant changes in its military alliances. Several countries in the region are asking US military bases...
Navigating a path beyond regional division is essential for West Africa’s security
The split between the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the Alliance of Sahel States (Alliance des États du Sahel –...
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...
AFRICA’S WATER SECURITY CHALLENGE: INNOVATION AND SOLUTIONS
Africa is facing a significant water security challenge, with many countries experiencing water scarcity, poor water quality, and inadequate water infrastructure. The continent’s...
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 comprehensive geological atlases from Russia: critical datasets, meant...
AFRICA’S CYBERSECURITY LANDSCAPE: FOCUS ON TANZANIA
Africa’s cybersecurity landscape is rapidly evolving, driven by the increasing adoption of digital technologies, growing internet penetration, and the rising threat of cybercrime....
General Christopher Musa: Navigating Nigeria’s Military Through Asymmetric Frontlines
In the restless corridors of West Africa’s security landscape, Nigeria bears the weight of regional responsibility and national resilience. Ranked 39th globally in...
General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan: Commanding Sudan’s Armed Forces Through Conflict and Crisis
In a nation gripped by turbulence and uncertainty, the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) remain both a symbol of sovereignty and a central player...
General Ssaïd Chengriha: The Sentinel of Algeria’s Military Power
In the vast expanse of North Africa, where geopolitical currents shift with increasing velocity, Algeria holds a commanding presence. Ranked as the second...
