WHY AFRICA NEEDS A UNIFIED DEFENCE POLICY FOR THE 21ST CENTURY
In an era of escalating geopolitical tensions, resource conflicts, and transnational threats like terrorism and climate-induced instability, Africa stands at a critical juncture....
AFRICAN HEROES: A STORY OF AFRICAN WW2 VETERANS
Over one million African soldiers from across the continent fought for the Allied powers, primarily Britain, France, and Belgium, during World War II,...
PIONEERING WOMEN IN NIGERIA’S MILITARY HISTORY
In the annals of Nigeria’s military history, women have long been underrepresented, yet their contributions have been pivotal in reshaping the nation’s defence...
BORDER SECURITY AND MILITARISED WILDLIFE PROTECTION: AN EMERGING NEXUS
The Convergence of Conservation and Security In an era where transnational threats blur the lines between environmental conservation and national security, militarised wildlife...
AFRICA’S FIGHTER JET FLEETS: AN OVERVIEW
Africa’s air and aerospace sector has witnessed significant evolution in recent years, with several nations bolstering their fighter jet fleets to enhance national...
Harmonising Border Policies in the African Continental Free Trade Era
When African leaders signed the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement in Kigali in 2018, they set in motion the most ambitious...
Refugee Movements and Security Dilemmas for Border Forces
Refugee flows have long tested the resilience of African border forces. From the Horn of Africa to the Sahel and the Great Lakes...
Militarised Wildlife Protection: Linking Border Security with Conservation
Across Africa’s vast and porous frontiers, the boundaries between conservation and national security are becoming increasingly blurred. From the Sahel to Southern Africa,...
Air-to-Ground Support Operations in Asymmetric Warfare
The decisive blows in today’s African conflict zones are often struck not by massed armies in conventional battles, but by small, mobile forces...
Space Situational Awareness: Protecting Africa’s Military Satellites
Military power is no longer measured solely in tanks, ships, and aircraft in the 21st century—it is increasingly defined by access to, and...
