Across Africa, a subtle but consequential shift is taking place in one of government’s most guarded spaces: defence ministries. Long treated as the...
ByKing Richard Igimoh, Group Editor ALOJanuary 6, 2026Africa’s political history is closely intertwined with its military institutions. For decades, coups and countercoups interrupted democratic experiments, placing generals at the center...
ByKing Richard Igimoh, Group Editor ALOJanuary 5, 2026In African military institutions long defined by rank, rigidity, and routine, a new leadership doctrine is gaining traction—mentorship. No longer seen as a...
ByKing Richard Igimoh, Group Editor ALOAugust 1, 2025As Nigeria confronts a spectrum of 21st-century security challenges—from insurgencies and piracy to cyber threats—the country’s premier military institution is undergoing a quiet...
ByKing Richard Igimoh, Group Editor ALOAugust 1, 2025As Africa navigates a rapidly evolving security environment—marked by hybrid warfare, insurgency threats, and cross-border conflicts—the role of military education has become paramount....
ByKing Richard Igimoh, Group Editor ALOAugust 1, 2025