Nigeria

ADF STAFF With thousands of adherents spread across the Sahel and Somalia, al-Qaida and the Islamic State group (IS) have reached an unprecedented threat level in Africa even as they appear to be in steep decline in the Middle East.…

ADF STAFF Some have called it West Africa’s “Brexit.” Others referred to Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger as “the three rebels” after their decision to leave the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). Whatever it’s called, the…

ADF STAFF Illegal gold mining is a growing problem in Nigeria that is benefiting terrorist groups, causing violence and increasing pollution. Residents of mining areas blame Chinese nationals who set up and oversee mining and refining…

ADF STAFF Drug confiscations at Ethiopia’s Addis Ababa Bole International Airport have more than doubled over the past year, an indication of Ethiopia’s growing role as a hub of drugs moving from South America to Europe and southern Asia.…

ADF STAFF As commander of the Nigerian Army’s Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC), Maj. Gen. Kevin Aligbe believes that Soldiers should constantly be working to get better. That is why the army continuously reviews its education…

ADF STAFF Growing up in internally displaced persons camps in northern Uganda in the 1980s, Hakim Owiny was surrounded by armed conflict. There was suffering all around, but the sting of disinformation seared into his memory. Rumors…

ADF STAFF The kidnapping of crew members from a tanker ship traveling between Côte d’Ivoire and Cameroon on January 1, 2024, is a stark reminder that piracy remains a concern in the Gulf of Guinea. In response, the Nigerian Navy has added…

ADF STAFF The spread of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) across Africa has many security experts concerned that it is only a matter of time before terrorists begin using armed drones to attack military and civilian targets. “The massive…

ADF STAFF Almost 600 former Boko Haram fighters swore an oath to Nigeria and apologized for their past actions during a ceremony in northern Gombe State. The voluntary defectors were participating in a March 2023 graduation ceremony…

In the Senate chamber in Abuja, Nigeria, four nominees to lead military service branches took turns making the case that they were fit for the job. Each presented his credentials and outlined a vision for improving security in the country.…