Land & Army

Land & Army

Urban Warfare Challenges for African Armies in a New Security Era

Across Africa, conflict is moving into the cities. From Mogadishu to Maiduguri, from Tripoli to Bamako, African armies are increasingly called upon to...

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Army Modernisation in West Africa: Ghana, Nigeria, and Côte d’Ivoire in Focus

West Africa stands at the frontline of Africa’s battle for peace, stability, and sovereignty. From persistent insurgencies in the Sahel to piracy threats...

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The Sahel Battlefield: The Realities of Counterinsurgency from the Ground Up

In the heart of the Sahel—a vast, semi-arid band stretching from Senegal to Sudan—Africa’s most enduring and complex battle is being waged. This...

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Terrain and Tactics: How Africa’s Geography Shapes Ground Operations

Africa is not just a continent of nations—it is a continent of terrains. From the arid deserts of the Sahel to the dense...

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Inside Africa’s Elite Ground Forces: Training, Tactics, and Traditions

Beneath the dust-choked drills and under the camouflage of discipline and duty lies a core force shaping Africa’s battlefield readiness: its elite ground...