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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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…
As the African Union Sifts Through Lessons and Challenges, New Logistics Approaches Are Born More than two years after Ebola began its…
The country sees air power as a crucial force as it charts a path to middle-income status ADF STAFF The year…
Supplying Complex Peacekeeping Missions Is Complicated by Remoteness and Infrastructure Deficits Any international peacekeeping mission will present a long list of…
The African Union Has a Logistics Plan to Quickly Put Troops Where They’re Needed Most The African Union was created…
Contractors can be a real asset to today’s armed forces. But military oversight must continue after the contract is signed.…
Technology Saves Money and Protects Soldiers and Equipment Consider the typical tank used in combat. Tanks are a key component…
ADF STAFF Known as the “Black Decade,” the 1990s in Algeria were devastating. After a decision by the military to intervene…