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The Insurgency That Won’t Die: Unmasking the Sahel’s Security Conundrum
The Sahel region of Africa, stretching from Senegal to Eritrea and lying between the Sahara Desert and the tropical belt, has become one...
The Rise of Indigenous UAVs: Africa’s Drone Capabilities in Warfare and Surveillance
In recent years, Africa has emerged as a notable player in the development and deployment of indigenous unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), or drones....
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...
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...
DGI Set to Expand Local Defence Production Capabilities Across Nigeria
DICON Gray Insignia (DGI), a key player in Nigeria’s defence manufacturing sector, has unveiled plans to significantly scale up its operations in a...
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...
Forging a New Frontier: Rethinking Africa’s Military Doctrine for Modern Conflicts
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Africa’s Defence Industry: Confronting Challenges, Unlocking Strategic Potential
As warfare evolves into cyber, space, and drone domains, African defence institutions must adapt. Investing in cybersecurity, digital command structures, and AI-based threat...
Nigeria’s Briech UAS Debuts ‘Damisa’ Combat Drone in Strategic Push for Defence Autonomy
In a major development reflecting Nigeria’s growing emphasis on defence self-sufficiency, indigenous technology company Briech UAS has unveiled its latest innovation — the...
Strengthening Security in West Africa: Burkina Faso and Senegal’s New Partnership
A new bilateral initiative targeting terrorism and transnational crime has been launched by Burkina Faso and Senegal in response to West Africa’s growing...
