Africa: why armies are now turning to low-cost drones
In the Sahel and beyond, African armies are buying Turkish and Chinese drones. Although cheaper than fighter jets, they are creating a new dependency. In […]
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Turkish and Chinese drones are gaining ground in Africa
In the Sahel and East Africa, Turkish and Chinese drones are gaining ground. Behind their success lies a simple reality: they cost less than a […]
In the Sahel, the FU-AES wants to regain control in a never-ending war
Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger launch the FU-AES. The goal: to strike faster against JNIM and ISIS in the Sahel. But the real battle will […]
The AAAF plans unprecedented exercises to strengthen disaster response
The African Air Forces Association is planning an HA/DR exercise in 2025 in Lusaka and is preparing field training for 2026. Summary The African Air […]
Jihadist violence ravages Africa
Jihadism: Africa faces a deadly wave, alarming figures, and hotbeds of violence. Here’s how to understand and comprehend terrorism in Africa. The current context Recent […]
Africa’s main arms suppliers (2020-2025)
Russia, China, and the US supply most of the arms purchased by Africa in 2020-2025. Analysis of the main sellers and imported arms. Africa relies […]
L-39 Albatros: the African forces’ aerial asset
How will African air forces be using the L-39 Albatros in 2025? Technical and operational analysis of this versatile aircraft. The L-39 Albatros, a jet […]
The Rafale in Africa: Geopolitical Issues, Ethical Dilemmas, and Adoption Strategies in Modern Conflicts
Explore the role of the Rafale in Africa: geopolitics, pilot ethics, adoption by Egypt. Issues and tensions surrounding a key weapon. On January 11, 2013, […]
Russia strengthens its influence in Africa to challenge the West
At the Russia-Africa summit, Moscow steps up cooperation in nuclear energy, satellite technology and security, challenging Western influence. Russia took advantage of the first Russia-Africa […]
The battle for influence between Russia and the USA in the Central African Republic
The Central African Republic is the scene of a battle for influence between Russia and the United States, where the Russian mercenaries of the Wagner […]