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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6 Major Human Security Threats Are Connected to Each Other ADF STAFF Security threats are not always measured in guns, bullets…
A conversation with Kenya Army Lt. Gen. Njuki Mwaniki on human security ADF STAFF Retired Lt. Gen. Njuki Mwaniki is…
The continent’s growth is ‘nearly unprecedented in human history.’ It will require planning and skilled leaders. ADF STAFF Habib Bourguiba was…
Water Flows Through a Full Range of African Human Security Challenges ADF STAFF Lake Chad, which sits near the geographic…
Attacks by insurgent groups demonstrate the links between conflict and food security. ADF STAFF The human toll of Boko Haram’s long…
Climate Change Can Combine With Other Factors to Affect Human Security ADF STAFF The profound and dangerous effects of climate…
Stopping the slaughter requires a commitment from communities. ADF STAFF | photos by FELIPE RODRIGUEZ In April 2016, Kenyan officials…
Competition for energy resources often leads to violence. Africa hopes it can meet growing demands while reducing conflict. ADF STAFF By…
Logisticians Rely on Training and Core Principles to Keep Operations Running ADF STAFF The life of the logistician is not…
A Conversation with Brig. Gen. David Baburam, Former Head of AU Mission Support ADF STAFF Retired Brig. Gen. David Baburam served…