Features

Radio shows, WhatsApp groups, after-school programs and even comic books take aim at radical groups ADF STAFF The social media app TikTok is aimed at teenagers, who create and share 15-second videos. It has 500 million users globally,…

The Sahel’s Harsh Terrain Is Fertile Ground for Recruiting Youths. Groups and Governments Must Offer Alternatives. ADF STAFF Life in much of the Sahel is hard. The United Nations estimates that roughly 80% of the Sahel’s farmland is…

Africa at the Crossroads of Illicit Trafficking ADF STAFF Photos by Reuters Commercial trade has expanded rapidly in Africa in recent years. Many countries boast double-digit gross domestic product growth driven by globalization, new…

Botswana Takes a Comprehensive Approach to Safeguard One of Its Most Valuable Resources — Its Wildlife ADF STAFF Botswana’s commitment to its diverse and majestic wildlife is evident the moment visitors walk into Sir Seretse Khama…

The 2019 Africa Land Forces Summit Stresses the Power of Partnerships Brig. Gen. Geraldine George of Liberia knows firsthand the value of working together against a common enemy. In her case, the enemy was the deadly West African Ebola…

ADF STAFF Maj. Gen. Molefi Seikano is commander of Ground Forces Command for the Botswana Defence Force (BDF). He joined the BDF in 1985 and volunteered for the special forces unit, in which he held numerous positions. In June 2015, he was…