Russian cargo aircraft were tracked making at least 167 flights to five Algerian air bases…
Africa Defense Forum
ADF is a professional military magazine published quarterly by U.S. Africa Command to provide an international forum for African security professionals. ADF covers topics such as counter terrorism strategies, security and defense operations, transnational crime, and all other issues affecting peace, stability, and good governance on the African continent.
Boko Haram’s Jama’atu Ahlis-Sunna Lidda’Awati Wal-Jihad (JAS) and other terror groups are increasingly launching attacks around…
When terrorists attacked fuel tankers in the town of Diboli in 2025, just steps from…
Ordering a complete halt to all gold-mining activities, Cameroon recently took sweeping measures to take…
Malian terrorist group Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin’s tactic of blockading roads and burning convoys of…
Four Mexican nationals were among 11 people arrested at an elaborate crystal methamphetamine production facility…
The rival Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) are engaged…
Mali’s ruling junta and its Russian backers recently launched airstrikes on Kidal, the northern city…
As 2025 wound down, four African regions continued to endure terrorist threats: the Sahel, particularly…
Dr. Workneh Gebeyehu of Ethiopia, executive secretary of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), addressed…