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.
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The African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) lasted 16 years and was one of the most ambitious peacekeeping efforts in…
As Africa’s population continues to grow, cities could see unprecedented levels of insecurity, from within and from outside, according to…
Recent advances in drone technology are changing the conduct of warfare, but these revolutionary developments are also outpacing the ethics…
Africa loses an estimated $11.2 billion in annual revenue to illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing. The challenge is particularly…
Rampersad Sooroojebally is a veteran of the Mauritius Police Force, having enlisted in 1971. Before being appointed commissioner on November…
When it comes to unmanned military vehicles, most people tend to think of the sky, where attack and surveillance drones…
Many countries suffer from an affliction colloquially known as “sea blindness.” The phrase describes a general lack of concern about…
Chinese state-owned companies hold stakes in up to 78 of Africa’s 231 ports, a presence that raises concerns about national…
The sun beat down upon the pristine, white deck of the Galaxy Leader vehicle carrier as it steamed through the…
Africa has a vast and resource-rich coastline, but its 37 coastal nations often struggle to find the resources to patrol…