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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The extremist group skillfully uses the Internet and social network tools to attract people living on the margins of society.…
Tunisia was the birthplace of the Arab Spring and has long been held up as a model of stability and…
A Conversation with Ambassador Francisco Madeira, head of the African Union Mission in Somalia ADF STAFF Photos by AMISOM Ambassador Francisco Madeira…
Understanding Islamist Radicalization and Recruitment in Africa His name was Seifeddine Rezqui, a 23-year-old engineering student from the rather ordinary…
The Continent Is at the Center of a Three-Pronged Quest for Worldwide Jihad ISIS is advancing its plans for a worldwide…
Countermessaging that Springs from the Grass Roots Can Be an Effective Tool Against Radicalization War and civil strife have surrounded…
The Region Commits to a Center of Excellence to Help Counter the Terrorist Threat East Africa often is touted for…
Everyone agrees on the principles of community policing; implementing it is the hard part. Photos by Amisom Even before Tanzanians…
Building a Military Culture that Molds Ethical Leaders In a speech to graduating Air Force cadets, Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, South Africa’s…
In Multinational Missions, Preparation and Discipline Are Key COL. EMMANUEL KOTIA, PH.D., CHIEF INSTRUCTOR AT THE KOFI ANNAN INTERNATIONAL PEACEKEEPING TRAINING…