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Nigerian, South African Armies Strengthen Partnership On Regional Security, Training

Global UpfrontMar 11, 2026March 11, 20260

Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, and the visiting Chief of the South African Army, Lieutenant General Lawrence Khulekani Mbatha, on Tuesday

Africa’s Militaries Have Always Relied On Imported Weapons: Why A Shift To Homegrown Defence Is Now Under Way

Global UpfrontFeb 26, 2026February 26, 20260

By Nate Allen & Joel Amegboh Africa’s militaries are built on imported power. Foreign countries such as China, Russia, the United States, Turkey and France

The Resurgence Of Coups And The Uncertain Future Of Democracy In Africa

Global UpfrontOct 31, 2025October 31, 20250

By Zagazola Makama The growing wave of political instability across Africa underscores the continent’s fragile democratic foundations and the deepening crisis of governance, legitimacy, and

Concrete Action Required To Save Africa

Global UpfrontSep 8, 2025September 8, 20250

Daily Trust Editorial, Monday September 8, 2025 The three-day African Chiefs of Defence Staff Summit ended in Abuja on August 27, 2025. Attended by military

Centers of Excellence Offer African Military Leaders Space to Study Security Challenges

Global UpfrontJul 23, 2025July 23, 20250

By ADF Ask experts for solutions to Africa’s myriad security challenges, and many are likely to call for greater cooperation, training and professionalism among the

Nigeria’s Military Ranked 3rd in Africa, 31st Globally – 2025 Global Firepower

Global UpfrontJun 24, 2025June 24, 20250

The 2025 Global Firepower Military Strength Index has ranked the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) as 3rd in African and 31st globally, effectively placing it

Grave Risks For Cameroon As Soldiers Desert To Fight in Ukraine

Global UpfrontMay 26, 2025May 26, 20250

By Raoul Sumo Tayo, ISS Africa The desertion of soldiers to fight in Ukraine weakens the operational capacity of several African militaries and the stability

African Military Expenditure Up Slightly To $52 Billion In 2024 As Global Spending Hits Record

Global UpfrontMay 15, 2025May 15, 20250

Military expenditure in Africa totalled $52.1 billion in 2024, which was 3% more than in 2023 and 22% more than in 2015, according to new

Analysts Weigh Risks Of Artificial Intelligence For Military Purposes

Global UpfrontApr 17, 2025April 17, 20250

By ADF African militaries are increasingly using artificial intelligence (AI) for surveillance, situational awareness, intelligence gathering and to increase operational efficiency in conflict zones. But

Report Ranks African Nations Investing in Air Power With Egypt Topping List, Nigeria Is 7th

Global UpfrontFeb 17, 2025February 17, 20250

An Egyptian Air Force F-16 fighter jet is displayed at the first Egypt International Airshow in September. AFP/GETTY IMAGES