Eritrea Looms as Potential ‘Spoiler’ of Peace in Ethiopia
ADF STAFF
As Ethiopia begins the difficult task of fostering peace and reconciliation after a devastating civil war, observers are warning that neighboring Eritrea could upend the process.
Some worry that Eritrean President Isaias…
Illegal Fish Dumping by Chinese Trawlers Rising in Ghana
ADF STAFF
It is illegal for fishing vessels to discard unwanted fish in Ghanaian waters, but the practice continues, causing waste, environmental degradation and lost income for artisanal fishermen.
According to a recent report by…
SANDF Feels Pinch as Funding Affects Readiness
ADF STAFF
South Africa drew international criticism for its recent military exercises with China and Russia, but there was no shortage of critics at home who argued that the drills were too costly and used funds needed elsewhere.
The…
Experts Urge New Approach in Countering Coups
ADF STAFF
The recent outbreak of coups in West Africa has cast a spotlight on some shortcomings in transitioning back to democracy.
Since 2020, military juntas have swept to power in Mali (2021, 2022), Burkina Faso (twice in 2022) and…
USCG Spencer Boosts Maritime Security During West Africa Deployment
ADF STAFF
United States Coast Guard (USCG) Ensign Mohammad Diakite and members of the Togolese Navy rushed toward a man down on the deck of the USCG Cutter Spencer in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.
They were participating in a medical…
Terror Groups Prey on Vulnerable, Cost Continent Billions
ADF STAFF
Moustapha was running out of hope. The Nigerien man had a family to feed but little means to do so.
Like scores of people around the continent, he was persuaded to join and fight for a violent extremist organization.…
Wagner Group Targets Chad for Sahel Expansion
ADF STAFF
In its ongoing attempt to expand across the Sahel, Russia’s Wagner Group may choose Chad as its next target. Unlike other Sahelian countries, which have invited Wagner mercenaries, Chad could be Wagner’s first attempt at…
Viewpoint
U.S. Africa Command Staff
A cross the globe, militaries are transforming. They’re updating tactics and strategies to respond to asymmetric threats. They’re opening new professional military education institutions to meet the demands of…
‘We Must No Longer Accept This’
Moussa Faki Mahamat, chairperson of the African Union Commission, spoke at the 16th Extraordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union on Terrorism and Unconstitutional Changes of Government in Africa in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea, …
Voice-Operated ‘Superphone’ Aims for Broad Customer Base
AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE
In Côte d’Ivoire, a new “Superphone” that uses a voice assistant to respond to commands in a local language is opening up opportunities to reach a broader range of consumers.
Developed and assembled locally, the…