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MODERN MILITARY UNIFORMS BECOME HIGH-TECH SHIELDS FOR THE BATTLEFIELD
Modern military uniforms have undergone a quiet revolution. No longer just fabric patterned for concealment, they now function as high-tech protective systems engineered...
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,...
THE STRATEGIC IMPORTANCE OF DJIBOUTI’S PORTS
Djibouti, a small nation located on the Horn of Africa, commands an influence that far exceeds its size. Its coastline along the Bab...
THE ROLE OF DEFENCE CONFERENCES IN GLOBAL PARTNERSHIPS
Defence conferences have emerged as vital platforms for fostering collaboration and understanding among nations in an increasingly interconnected and uncertain world. These events...
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...
COMMUNITY INTELLIGENCE AT BORDERS: SUCCESSES AND FAILURES
Border security increasingly relies on community intelligence the collection and use of information from residents, businesses, and local law enforcement near borders to...
SYSTEMS & TECHNOLOGY – 3D PRINTING AND AFRICA’S DEFENCE INDUSTRY REVOLUTION
In modern warfare, where speed and adaptability can determine survival, 3D printing or additive manufacturing has emerged as a quiet revolution in Africa’s...
STATE VS. NON-STATE CYBER ACTORS IN AFRICA
In July 2023, Kenya’s eCitizen platform went dark bringing public services across the country to a grinding halt, it wasn’t just a...
