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Serving with Principle
ADF STAFF
Coups and coup attempts have made a resurgence on the continent in the past few years. In the face of extremist violence, outside interference and political instability, militaries can prevent coups by reinforcing their…
Deepening a Culture of Military Professionalism
AFRICA CENTER FOR STRATEGIC STUDIES
On the sidelines of the U.S. Africa Leaders Summit in Washington, D.C., the Africa Center for Strategic Studies conducted a dialogue with senior African security officials on December 14, 2022. ADF has…
Big Man, Weakened Nation
ADF STAFF
Democratic government systems are the overwhelming choice of people in Africa and beyond.
Close to 69% of African people support democratic governance, and more than 75% of the continent’s population rejects military,…
Education Leads to Transformation
ADF STAFF
Nations that have invested in professional military education have little doubt about its worth.
“The payoff we see on the back end is phenomenal,” Maj. Gen. Tracy King said about the U.S. Marine Corps’ effort to expand…
‘Stay Ahead of the Pack’
During more than 40 years in the military, Gen. Robert Kibochi, Ph.D., has held command positions such as vice chief of the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF), commander of the Kenya Army, and assistant chief in charge of operations, plans,…
Marines Ready To Meet The Moment
ADF STAFF
Threats in the coastal waterways of Africa have multiplied in recent years. Smuggling, piracy and oil bunkering all occur in the shallow waters that snake from the ocean to the interior of the continent. These threats cannot be…