Africa Defence is an independent digital publication dedicated to covering military affairs, defence procurement, security operations, and emerging threats across the African continent.
We track developments in naval modernisation, drone warfare, arms trade dynamics, peacekeeping operations, and the growing role of private military contractors in African conflicts. Our reporting draws on open-source intelligence, official statements, field dispatches, and analysis from regional security experts.
Our editorial team is led by James Okafor, a defence and security analyst with over 14 years of experience covering sub-Saharan Africa’s military landscape. James has reported from conflict zones across the Sahel, the Horn of Africa, and the Great Lakes region, and holds an MA in International Security Studies from the University of Pretoria.
Africa Defence is committed to accurate, timely, and independent reporting. We do not represent any government, military organisation, or arms manufacturer. Our funding comes solely from advertising revenue.