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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ADF STAFF As the world tries to understand what led to the coup in Niger, one factor continues to face…
ADF STAFF In little more than two years, Niger has exemplified the power of presidential security forces — and what…
ADF STAFF There was no surprise when military junta leaders in Niger reached out to Russia’s mercenary Wagner Group for…
ADF STAFF As Niger’s military junta has held the deposed president in isolation, the country has become increasingly isolated by…
ADF STAFF The attack on Lhubiriha Secondary School in Mpondwe, Uganda, began late at night on Friday, June 16, and…
ADF STAFF Several Malian Soldiers died when they were ambushed by terrorists linked to the Islamic State group (IS) in…
ADF STAFF While violent extremists plague its northern neighbors, Côte d’Ivoire has remained free of terrorist attacks for two years,…
ADF STAFF Members of the Malian armed forces and Russian Wagner Group mercenaries reportedly are sowing terror and committing “grave…
ADF STAFF Effective communication is key to any successful operation, but it becomes exponentially more difficult when the operation involves…
ADF STAFF The coup in Niger is the latest in a sharp rise of military takeovers that have undercut decades…
ADF STAFF The June massacre of 46 displaced persons in the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s Ituri-based Lala camp has…
ADF STAFF More than 30 Kenyan security officers were killed by improvised explosive devices (IED) in more than 10 attacks…