West Africa’s eighth successful coup in the last five years took place in Guinea-Bissau on…
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.
The al-Qaida-linked terror group al-Shabaab has surrounded Mogadishu and threatens to seize Somalia’s national capital…
After many years on the periphery of transnational crime, Africa has become a global hub…
Shortly after the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) drove the rival Rapid Support Forces (RSF) out…
In a country as vast as the Central African Republic, mobility is a gigantic task…
The Kenya Navy in late October seized 1,024 kilograms of methamphetamine from a vessel it…
Three Chinese nationals had 10 gold bars and $400,000 in cash in January 2025 when…
Few in attendance were as excited as Dr. Sabin Nsanzimana to take part in the…
As internet access expands, African nations have become a laboratory for malicious actors worldwide who…
Rear Adm. António Duarte Monteiro, chief of staff of the Cabo Verdean Armed Forces, spoke…
Effective communication is key to the success of military training events such as Obangame Express,…
The specters of terrorism, piracy and smuggling loomed as more than 1,000 participants from 20…
The Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL) in March 2025 launched Operation True Guardian in the…
Mauritius Police Force and National Coast Guard Police Sgt. Thomas Shane climbs a hook ladder…
Morocco has deployed the first of its new Apache AH-64E helicopters during a military training…
Egypt reportedly is concluding a deal with South Korea for up to 100 FA-50 light…