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ADF STAFF Despite an amazing array of natural resources, the Central African Republic (CAR) has endured years of civil war, poor governance and corruption. Traffickers, terrorists, mercenaries and thieves are stealing its wealth of…

ADF STAFF The recent military coup in Niger has not made life easier for Nigeriens or people in the wider region. Economic sanctions closed the bustling border between Niger and Nigeria, halting roughly $1.3 billion worth of annual trade.…

ADF STAFF China’s United Front operation is a continentwide campaign using African elites, media figures, Chinese expatriates, and cross-cultural institutions to cultivate a favorable view of China and its policies. It’s also a campaign…

ADF STAFF In the early hours of August 29, Gabonese authorities announced that President Ali Bongo had won a disputed election that gave him a controversial third term. Gyldas A. Ofoulhast-Othamot, assistant professor of political science…

ADF STAFF Odd videos began circulating on social media in Burkina Faso in January, showing a diverse group of people urging Burkinabe to support the military junta. “Hello to the African people and particularly to the Burkinabe people. My…

ADF STAFF The annual African Chiefs of Defense (CHoD) Conference 2023 offered a rare opportunity for military leaders of African nations to learn from fellow commanders on the front lines of some of the continent’s toughest battles. Many…

ADF STAFF The slaying of South African park ranger Anton Mzimba, who was gunned down while working on his car outside his home on July 26, shocked and saddened the nation. Mzimba, 49, was the head ranger at Timbavati Private Nature…

ADF STAFF China’s distant-water fishing fleet (DWF) has targeted Gulf of Guinea waters in West and Central Africa for decades. Now, the region is rapidly running out of fish, driving food insecurity and loss of income for millions of…

ADF STAFF The Congo Basin rainforest is huge, second only to the Amazon. It sprawls across six nations, but it is shrinking. The basin is the home to countless species of plants and animals. It also is a key to the health of not just…

ADF STAFF Africa’s current wave of COVID-19 infections driven by the delta variant is declining, but public health experts remain vigilant against the emergence of new variants that could drive a new wave of infections and deaths.…