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General Osama Askar: The Quiet Strategist Behind Egypt’s Military Dominance
In the high-stakes theatre of African military power, Egypt stands unrivalled. Ranked 15th globally on the 2024 Global Firepower Index with a Power...
Brigadier General Mohamed El Ghoul: Safeguarding Tunisia’s Stability Amid Regional Turbulence
Perched at the northern gateway of Africa and flanked by a volatile regional neighbourhood, Tunisia commands more than just a strategic coastline—it commands...
Lieutenant General Christian Tshiwewe Songesha: Leading Congo’s Armed Forces Through Adversity and Transition
In the heart of Central Africa lies one of the continent’s most complex security environments—and at its centre stands the Democratic Republic of...
General António Egídio de Sousa Santos: Forging Angola’s Military Power Through Legacy and Modernisation
In the geopolitically strategic swath of Southern Africa, Angola is quietly but assertively reinforcing its place as a military heavyweight. Ranked 55th globally...
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...
