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AFRICAN VETERANS IN POLITICS: INFLUENCE AND CONTROVERSIES
Across Africa, veterans of liberation wars have played a central role in shaping post-colonial politics. Many transitioned from guerrilla fighters into political elites,...
VETERANS – PENSION REFORM AND THE WELFARE OF AFRICAN MILITARY VETERANS
Across Africa, military veterans embody the sacrifices made for national liberation and peacekeeping, yet their post-service welfare remains precarious amid economic strain and...
Honouring Legacy: Military Museums and Memorials Across Africa
Africa’s military history is rich, complex, and often untold. From pre-colonial warrior kingdoms and anti-colonial resistance to modern peacekeeping operations and counterinsurgency campaigns,...
From Combat to Civil Service: Veterans Transitioning into National Leadership
Across Africa, a quiet but significant transformation is underway: former soldiers are becoming public servants, legislators, and national policymakers. From cabinet ministers and...
Women Veterans in Africa: Breaking the Silence and Leading the Way
From frontline combat to strategic command, African women have served their nations with courage and competence. Yet, when the guns fall silent, many...
Forgotten Heroes: The Untold Stories of African Peacekeeping Veterans
Africa has long been a crucial contributor to global peacekeeping, supplying tens of thousands of uniformed personnel to missions in Darfur, Somalia, the...
The State of Veteran Welfare in Africa
Behind every service medal lies a human being—trained, tested, and often traumatised. Yet across much of Africa, the welfare of military veterans remains...
