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Sudan Bombs Primary School in Kauda

Sudan Bombs Primary School in Kauda

by Nuba Reports | May 27, 2016 | East Africa, Featured, Regional

On Wednesday afternoon, a government warplane bombed a leading primary school in Kauda, Sudan, wounding a Kenyan teacher.

Nuba Conflict Intensifying as Fighting Season Ends

Nuba Conflict Intensifying as Fighting Season Ends

by Nuba Reports | May 25, 2016 | East Africa, Featured, Regional

With the rainy season fast approaching, Sudanese forces dig in around Al-Azrak.

Nothing fishy about Chinese vessels in South Africa

Nothing fishy about Chinese vessels in South Africa

by John Stupart | May 17, 2016 | Featured, Uncategorized

Confused about the apparent invasion of Chinese fishing vessels into South Africa? ADR provides some clarity to the ongoing concern.

Inside SA’s Arms Deal: What did they buy?

Inside SA’s Arms Deal: What did they buy?

by John Stupart | May 2, 2016 | Featured, Southern Africa, Strategy

The Seriti Commission was a whitewash, but within the findings are two important things that the commission got right: That the procurements were justified and necessary, and that they are being utilised within SANDF guidelines.

Fighting Season Sees Major Battles in Sudan

Fighting Season Sees Major Battles in Sudan

by Nuba Reports | Apr 1, 2016 | East Africa, Featured, Regional

Sudan government forces attacked at least six rebel-held locations across the Nuba mountains this week, sparking the largest battles the region has seen in almost a year.

South Sudan: Government forces deliberately suffocated dozens

South Sudan: Government forces deliberately suffocated dozens

by Richard Stupart | Mar 11, 2016 | Central Africa, East Africa, Regional, Uncategorized

South Sudanese government forces deliberately suffocated over 50 men and boys who were detained in a shipping container, before dumping their bodies in an open field in Leer town.

South Africa to withdraw from UNAMID

South Africa to withdraw from UNAMID

by Richard Stupart | Feb 24, 2016 | East Africa, Featured, Regional

South Africa has announced that they will be removing their infantry battalion from the United Nations’ Mission to Darfur (UNAMID).

Plan B for South Africa’s Military

Plan B for South Africa’s Military

by John Stupart | Feb 23, 2016 | Regional, Southern Africa, Strategy

A looming budget speech is set to strip the South African military of what little funding it has left. It is past time for an alternative future policy that fits a cash-strapped defence force.

Darfur Camps for Displaced to Close Amid Spike in Conflict

Darfur Camps for Displaced to Close Amid Spike in Conflict

by Nuba Reports | Feb 16, 2016 | East Africa, Featured, Regional

This article first appeared on Nuba Reports, and is republished here with their kind permission. The fate of hundreds of thousands of Darfuris displaced by conflict has become even more uncertain as the Sudan government moves to shut down all camps for internally...
The Case for Private Contractors in Northern Nigeria

The Case for Private Contractors in Northern Nigeria

by David Pfotenhauer | Jan 27, 2016 | Featured, North Africa

There is a need for the kind of mercenary deployment that Nigeria has used in the war agains Boko Haram, argues DAVID PFOTENHAUER.

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