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.

Dihya, the Berber Queen of North Africa

ADF STAFF In the seventh century, Islam began spreading from the Arabian Peninsula west to what is now Spain, and east to northern India. The religion and its political power spread through traders, pilgrims and missionaries.  It also…

New KDF Chief Focused on Modernization

ADF STAFF In his 39-year military career, Gen. Francis Ogolla has risen through the ranks, from pilot to air force commander and vice chief of the Kenya Defense Forces (KDF). On April 28, 2023, Kenyan President William Ruto appointed…