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PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS IN AFRICA’S DEFENCE ECONOMY
Public-private partnerships (PPPs) have emerged as a pivotal mechanism for bolstering Africa’s defence economy, bridging the gap between limited state budgets and the...
ONLINE WAR COLLEGES: CAN AFRICA BENEFIT FROM DIGITAL LEARNING?
Africa’s militaries face a pressing paradox: they are among the most active in the world deployed in over 35 countries against insurgencies, terrorists,...
WOMEN IN DEFENCE: THE RISE OF WOMEN IN AFRICAN PARAMILITARY FORCES
The integration of women into African paramilitary and defence forces marks a transformative shift in the continent’s security landscape. Guided by global frameworks...
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...
SOUTH AFRICA’S MILITARY ACADEMIES: CHALLENGES AND PROSPECTS
South Africa’s military academies play a central role in shaping the nation’s defence capabilities, with the South African Military Academy (SAMA) at the...
THE SOUTH AFRICAN BORDER WAR (1966–1989) MILITRAY STRATEGY AND LEGACY
The South African Border War, fought between 1966 and 1989, was a long and complex conflict primarily waged in Namibia (then South West...
AERIAL REFUELLING IN AFRICA: WHO HAS THE CAPABILITY?
Aerial refuelling transferring fuel between aircraft in mid-flight is one of modern air power’s greatest force multipliers. It extends range, endurance, and flexibility,...
CYBERSECURITY AND ELECTION SECURITY IN AFRICA
Africa’s rapid digital transformation has placed the continent at a critical juncture where cybersecurity directly intersects with democracy particularly during elections. With internet...
THE SPACE RACE: AFRICA’S EMERGING AEROSPACE PROGRAMMES
Africa’s skies are no longer just a backdrop to other powers’ ambitions they are becoming the continent’s launch pads. By 2025, African governments...
NAVIGATING THE SKIES: WHY MILITARY AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE IS AFRICA’S NEXT AVIATION IMPERATIVE
Africa’s aviation industry is at a defining moment. On one side, commercial air travel is booming feeding economies, creating jobs, and expanding connectivity....
