An Africanist Perspective

An Africanist Perspective

How Sahelian (and African) militaries can get better at fighting and winning wars

African states will continue to struggle against non-state armed actors unless the region’s militaries undertake significant organizational and technological reforms.

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Ken Opalo
Jun 23, 2026
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