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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Mediation strategies can help end conflict and lay a foundation for lasting peace Nations trying to prevent or defuse conflict are experimenting…
Sophisticated equipment becomes more affordable and serves as a force multiplier in peacekeeping With unmanned aircraft changing the dynamics of warfare,…
After a series of crises, the African Union creates a new rapid-response mechanism for military intervention In October 2014, Mali’s Foreign…
Efforts are Underway in Somalia and Elsewhere to Protect Civilians in Peacekeeping Missions As African Union forces tried to take…
Population-Centric Security Looks at Defense from a New Perspective ADF STAFF Construction of Ghana’s Weija Dam has been one of the…
SSR Offers Stability for Governments and PROTECTION for Civilians ADF STAFF Photos by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Leaders considering the necessity…
Vice Adm. Mathew Quashie, Ghana’s chief of defence staff, spoke with ADF after he gave the keynote address on June…
A Commitment to Voluntary Security Principles in Ghana Helps Protect Oil Wealth and a Way of Life ADF STAFF When…
African Nations Move Beyond Their Borders in Adopting Standards for Their Militaries and Police Forces ADF STAFF In an impressive…
Security Professionals Weigh the Risks and Rewards of Partnering with Non-State Security Actors ADF STAFF In May 2013, a group…