Africa

Representative image only. Sudanese Army soldiers walking. (UNMISS)

French Tech, UAE Armor, and Sudan’s Conflict: Amnesty’s Alarming Findings

French-made tech in UAE armored vehicles is fueling Sudan’s conflict, breaking a UN arms embarg...

News Nov 14

Wagner/Russian Troops Claims to Control Bakhmut Via NYT

Why the Wagner Ambush in Mali Underscores Russia’s Decimated Force Projection

Already bogged down in a perpetual ten-year war that has not yet captured a fully occupied oblast...

Editorial Oct 07

Inside the Recces: A Look at the Brutal Selection Process of South Africa’s Most Elite Forces

Facing communist threats in Africa, a visionary officer in 1967 trained his team for a new era, f...

Expert Analysis Sep 20

It seems the locals want us out in no uncertain terms. Image Credit: BBC

US Military Confirms Niger Troop Withdrawal in September

US troops will complete their withdrawal from Niger by early August amid rising Sahel security th...

News Aug 26

Entering the ancient and bustling Medina of Fez, where every archway leads to a new adventure in the heart of Morocco.

Delta’s Ongoing Selection: Flustered in Fez

I awoke in my drab dormitory, missing the fez I had once swapped for a cab fare, only to be plung...

War Stories Aug 04

Sudanese fighters ride in a vehicle in a military convoy accompanying the governor of Sudan's Darfur region while en route to Port Sudan via getty Images

The Forgotten Wars: East Africa’s Ongoing Conflicts and Global Implications

East Africa’s regional conflicts could intertwine if another world war were to break out akin t...

World Aug 01

A Nigerien Special Forces Soldier communicates on a radio while conducting a raid exercise, in Côte d'Ivoire, February 26, 2022. (DVIDS)

Fifteen Nigerian Soldiers Die in Bloody Border Fight

News Report: 15 Nigerien soldiers died repelling militants near Burkina Faso, highlighting the de...

Africa Jul 25

Retired Brigadier General Donald C. Bolduc. Former commander of Special Operations Command Africa.

The Bolduc Brief: Recalibrating the US Strategy – Africa’s Role in National Security

Africa’s untapped potential and strategic resources demand a robust and recalibrated U.S. s...

Editorial Jul 16

An M270 multiple launch rocket system fires during a live fire training exercise. (DVIDS)

Morocco Bolsters Defense with US Missiles, Signaling Shift Away from China

Morocco secures a $227M deal with the US for ATACMS missiles, shifting from Chinese arms to enhan...

Weapons Jul 15

Photo taken at Air Base 201, Agadez, Niger, 2023. (Image source: DVIDS)

Last US Troops Leave Niger, Empowering the Insurgency

American troop pullback in Africa risks intel blind spots as extremism grows, prompting a shift t...

News Jun 27

1RL257E Krasukha-4 (Image source: Wikimedia Commons)

Ethiopia Showcases Advanced Russian-built Electronic Warfare System

Ethiopia celebrates 116 years of its National Defense Force, showcasing advanced Russian-made ele...

Technology Jun 24

A member from the Senegal Maritime Special Operations Forces takes position during a training exercise as part of Flintlock 24, U.S. Africa Command's largest annual special operations exercise, aimed at enhancing international collaboration and security across the continent. U.S. Department of Defense photo by Senior Airman Jan K. Valle

Flintlock 24: U.S. Africa Command’s Largest Special Ops Exercise Conducted in Côte d’Ivoire

In the heart of Côte d’Ivoire, Flintlock 24 has concluded. It brought together nearly 30 n...

SOF May 31

The Irish Connection in Libya: A Rogue General’s Use of a Private Military Company to Enhance His Army

General Haftar’s Libyan National Army, a patchwork force bound by loyalty to the octogenari...

World May 23

The flags of the US and Niger are shown with various flags from other nations in the background.

Yet Another ‘Strategic Withdrawal’: The U.S. Response to Rising Russian Influence in Niger

The Pentagon has ordered the withdrawal of 1,000 American troops from Niger, marking a significan...

News May 13

Resurgence of Islamist Militant Groups in the Russian-Backed Juntas of Africa

The resurgence of extremist groups in West Africa intertwines with various socioeconomic and geop...

World May 03

Police in Burkina Faso arrest an opposition supporter following a protest against the president's plan to extend his rule.

Evil Logic for Targeting Civilians During Armed Conflict: The February 2024 Burkina Faso Massacre

Captain Traoré’s regime, in a grim calculus of fear and force, chooses to terrorize its ow...

News Apr 30

US Military Ordered to Exit Niger: Inside the Junta’s Strategic Decision

In a bold assertion of sovereignty, Niger’s junta orders the 1,000 American troops statione...

News Mar 18

Trouble in Tripoli: Urgent UN Calls for Investigation into Deadly Shooting

A deadly shooting in Libya’s capital underscores ongoing turmoil and the urgent need for pe...

Africa Feb 21

Rwandan soldiers stand in formation, 2014. (Image source: Wikimedia Commons)

UN Documents Expose Rwandan Army’s Role in Eastern Congo Conflict

Exploring the recent Democratic Republic of Congo conflict: Rwandan support for M23 rebel group e...

Africa Feb 14

On the Brink: M23 Rebels and Government Forces Clash in DR Congo’s East

Escalating clashes in DR Congo’s Masisi territory exacerbate the humanitarian crisis, leavi...

Africa Feb 09

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French Tech, UAE Armor, and Sudan’s Conflict: Amnesty’s Alarming Findings

Why the Wagner Ambush in Mali Underscores Russia’s Decimated Force Projection

Inside the Recces: A Look at the Brutal Selection Process of South Africa’s Most Elite Forces

US Military Confirms Niger Troop Withdrawal in September

Delta’s Ongoing Selection: Flustered in Fez

The Forgotten Wars: East Africa’s Ongoing Conflicts and Global Implications

Fifteen Nigerian Soldiers Die in Bloody Border Fight

The Bolduc Brief: Recalibrating the US Strategy – Africa’s Role in National Security

Morocco Bolsters Defense with US Missiles, Signaling Shift Away from China

Last US Troops Leave Niger, Empowering the Insurgency

Ethiopia Showcases Advanced Russian-built Electronic Warfare System

Flintlock 24: U.S. Africa Command’s Largest Special Ops Exercise Conducted in Côte d’Ivoire

The Irish Connection in Libya: A Rogue General’s Use of a Private Military Company to Enhance His Army

Yet Another ‘Strategic Withdrawal’: The U.S. Response to Rising Russian Influence in Niger

Resurgence of Islamist Militant Groups in the Russian-Backed Juntas of Africa

Evil Logic for Targeting Civilians During Armed Conflict: The February 2024 Burkina Faso Massacre

US Military Ordered to Exit Niger: Inside the Junta’s Strategic Decision

Trouble in Tripoli: Urgent UN Calls for Investigation into Deadly Shooting

UN Documents Expose Rwandan Army’s Role in Eastern Congo Conflict

On the Brink: M23 Rebels and Government Forces Clash in DR Congo’s East

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French Tech, UAE Armor, and Sudan’s Conflict: Amnesty’s Alarming Findings

Why the Wagner Ambush in Mali Underscores Russia’s Decimated Force Projection

Inside the Recces: A Look at the Brutal Selection Process of South Africa’s Most Elite Forces

US Military Confirms Niger Troop Withdrawal in September

Delta’s Ongoing Selection: Flustered in Fez

The Forgotten Wars: East Africa’s Ongoing Conflicts and Global Implications

Fifteen Nigerian Soldiers Die in Bloody Border Fight

The Bolduc Brief: Recalibrating the US Strategy – Africa’s Role in National Security

Morocco Bolsters Defense with US Missiles, Signaling Shift Away from China

Last US Troops Leave Niger, Empowering the Insurgency

Ethiopia Showcases Advanced Russian-built Electronic Warfare System

Flintlock 24: U.S. Africa Command’s Largest Special Ops Exercise Conducted in Côte d’Ivoire

The Irish Connection in Libya: A Rogue General’s Use of a Private Military Company to Enhance His Army

Yet Another ‘Strategic Withdrawal’: The U.S. Response to Rising Russian Influence in Niger

Resurgence of Islamist Militant Groups in the Russian-Backed Juntas of Africa

Evil Logic for Targeting Civilians During Armed Conflict: The February 2024 Burkina Faso Massacre

US Military Ordered to Exit Niger: Inside the Junta’s Strategic Decision

Trouble in Tripoli: Urgent UN Calls for Investigation into Deadly Shooting

UN Documents Expose Rwandan Army’s Role in Eastern Congo Conflict

On the Brink: M23 Rebels and Government Forces Clash in DR Congo’s East

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