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ADF STAFF Ugandan military officers will soon have the opportunity to pursue a doctorate in Defense and Security Studies as part of an expansion of degree opportunities by the National Defence College. Maj. Gen. Henry Matsiko, chief…

ADF STAFF Groundbreaking began on new facilities at the G5 Sahel Defense College on February 14 in Nouakchott, Mauritania. Once complete, the addition will include an expanded library, classroom space, a 20-seat language learning lab, and…

ADF STAFF Young people have been among the hardest hit by the socioeconomic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, suffering education and training disruptions, losing sources of income, and dealing with food insecurity. Of the estimated 1.4…

ADF STAFF From early childhood development to primary and secondary education, the impact of COVID-19 on the basic education system will be felt for years to come. In South Africa, the pandemic has reversed 20 years of gains made by the…

ADF STAFF When the COVID-19 pandemic first closed schools throughout Malawi in March 2020, Patricia Siyati and her friends felt like they were on holiday. But the pandemic changed everything. Patricia’s school didn’t reopen for…

BY DR. HUMPHREY ASAMOAH AGYEKUM Photos by AFP/GETTY IMAGES In Africa, military interventions in politics are an ever-present threat. In recent years, military forces have staged coups in Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, twice in Burkina Faso…

ADF STAFF Soldiers in the Tunisian Army were in the village of Kesra in July 2021, taking on duties that once seemed unimaginable. At the village’s health center, Soldiers armed with rifles stood guard outside, while military medics…

ADF STAFF The Kenya Defence Forces’ National Defence College has received a charter to become a full-fledged university. The upgrade will let it offer graduate and postgraduate training to local and foreign military and civilian leaders…

ADF STAFF Shortly after South Africa reopened its schools last year, a student at Isolemamba High School in KwaZulu-Natal province contracted COVID-19. Then five teachers also tested positive, prompting the school to close for two days.…

ADF STAFF When COVID-19 hit Uganda in March 2020, teacher Ocwee Irene Trends knew she had to take drastic action. The country entered into a strict lockdown and closed all the schools. Ocwee had a feeling it would be a long time…