Visualizing the Small Arms Trade
Anti-proliferation organisations and Google team up to make the world’s small arms trade visible.
Managing Editor John Stupart Talks DRC
On Friday night Managing Editor John Stupart discussed the SANDF’s role in the Eastern DRC, the budget of the operation, and equipment levels thereof with eNCA’s Jeremy Maggs:
Fighting Breaks Out in Goma – Communications Tower Destroyed
During the night on 21 August, heavy fighting broke out 3km north of Goma’s airport between the M23 rebel movement and FARDC soldiers. According to sources in the region, the fighting involved armour, mortar and artillery attacks, as well as prolific machine gun...
Historical Scenarios for Egypt – Part I, Brazil
For Egypt’s ongoing crisis of leadership there is a distinct pattern of dissatisfaction with the state that is being aired first by anti-Morsi demonstrators and finally by pro-Morsi Muslim Brotherhood supporters. For the military regime that is now in charge, the message has so far been clear
Making chaos profitable in the DRC
There lies a very simple answer to why some of Africa’s bloodiest, most brutal wars never seem to end.
Podcast: African Defence Roundup of Mali, Egypt, DRC
African Defence Review’s latest podcast features three expert analysts on key African flashpoints. This SITREP provides a useful update on Mali in the run up to elections, Egypt following the ousting of President Morsi, and the FIB in DRC and the establishment of a new security zone.