South Africa has sent additional troops and military equipment to Democratic Republic of Congo in recent days, political and ...

Having redeployed some soldiers previously stationed in Syria to Libya, the Russian army and its military-political entity ...

In many African nations, the military serves as a stabilizing force, not just for warding off aggression of neighboring ...

In the Central African Republic, peacekeeping missions are losing popular support by failing to meet people’s expectations, ...

A lightning offensive has reversed months of setbacks for the government, while rebel discipline shows signs of fraying after ...

The number of young people reaching military age in African countries reflects population trends and demographic shifts.

The United Arab Emirates called on Tuesday for a ceasefire in Sudan during the coming holy month of Ramadan, a UAE official ...

A rebel group killed at least five soldiers in Central African Republic, an army official and city councilor said Monday, ...

The number of active military personnel varies across Africa, with some countries maintaining a small force due to economic ...

Lindy Heinecken has spent decades researching the South African military in peacekeeping operations and has interviewed hundreds of soldiers about their experiences and the challenges during ...

Across Africa, paramilitary forces are central in stabilizing regions plagued by conflict as well as supporting national ...

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