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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Three engineering contingents with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan worked seven days a week for eight months to…
Like many others, Saeed Osman Gabow visits a Baidoa health facility run by the Ethiopian contingent serving under the African…
United Nations peacekeepers have responded to cholera cases in the contested Sudan-South Sudan border regions of Abyei and Kadugli. They…
The Mauritanian defense minister and his Czech counterpart have signed a memorandum of understanding to cooperate in military training, defense…
France joined the South African Navy’s annual force preparation exercise, Red Lion, which concluded in late August 2025. The Navy…
The European Union has agreed to support Cabo Verde, the Central African Republic and Senegal in improving their security and…
To secure Africa’s longest coastline, Somalia has signed a 10-year partnership with Turkey for maritime security and law enforcement. Somalia…
Amina of Zazzau was born a princess, raised in wealth and privilege. But her mother and grandfather saw to it…
CLUES The Ibadites created five fortified cities in the 10th century. The architecture was designed for community living while respecting…