With their fight against terrorists foundering and their economies teetering, the Sahel’s three junta-led nations are putting the squeeze on…
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Few weapons have changed the nature of warfare in Africa quite like drones. And few drones have been as popular…
ADF STAFF The deadliest terrorist attack in Beninese history has shaken the country and its military, leading to harsh criticism…
CMDR. OWONAM EQUERE, NIGERIAN NAVY Africa has witnessed a troubling surge in coups d’état, reminiscent of the early postcolonial decades…
ADF STAFF James was riding his motorcycle through northwest Burkina Faso on his way to Senegal when armed extremists abducted,…
ADF STAFF Among the most pressing issues that must be addressed by Ghana’s new president, John Dramani Mahama, is devising…
ADF STAFF After years of propping up Syrian despot Bashar al-Assad with a combination of military and mercenary might, Russia…
ADF STAFF Since Russia invaded Ukraine, it has extracted at least $2.5 billion worth of gold from Africa through illicit…
ADF STAFF At first glance, and by design, Russian Houses in Africa appear to be like any other nation’s cultural…
ADF STAFF Increasing instability in Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger has created an opening for Turkey to deploy private military…