
The Evolution of African Armies
From Indigenous and Colonial Forces to Modern Military Forces
Andrew E.Yaw Tchie(Editor)
Routledge (Publisher)
1st Edition
Will be published approx. on 10. June 2026
Book
Hardback
184 pages
978-1-032-78140-2 (ISBN)
Description
This book investigates how African armies in post-conflict societies are evolving and adapting to new and emerging threats.
In recent years, multiple extremely complex armed conflicts have contributed to chronic instability and vulnerabilities in several African states and regions. This book investigates several key case studies to assess the development, deployment and use of African armies in different conflict environments. In particular, the book examines how African states have utilised bilateral partnerships, the deployment to international peacekeeping operations and military training to enhance security and military capacities as a way to tackle both emerging and existing threats at home. Ultimately, the book questions our past and current knowledge of African armies, arguing that current trends in their evolution suggest we need to rethink our understanding, given the vast tasks they are deployed to handle. As a result, the book seeks to explore ways in which we can invest in African armies that positively contribute to development and sustainable peace across the continent.
Bringing together valuable empirical insights and critical conversations on the evolution of modern African armies, this book will be an important read for international and national policy actors, and for researchers working on African politics, conflict, security, peacekeeping, international relations, and sustainable development.
Andrew E. Yaw Tchie is a senior research fellow at the Norwegian Institute of International Affairs (NUPI), Norway, where he manages the Training for Peace Programme. He is also a Visiting Professor at the University of Buckingham, UK and the Editor in Chief of the African Solutions Journal with the Institute for Peace and Security Studies, Ethiopia.
In recent years, multiple extremely complex armed conflicts have contributed to chronic instability and vulnerabilities in several African states and regions. This book investigates several key case studies to assess the development, deployment and use of African armies in different conflict environments. In particular, the book examines how African states have utilised bilateral partnerships, the deployment to international peacekeeping operations and military training to enhance security and military capacities as a way to tackle both emerging and existing threats at home. Ultimately, the book questions our past and current knowledge of African armies, arguing that current trends in their evolution suggest we need to rethink our understanding, given the vast tasks they are deployed to handle. As a result, the book seeks to explore ways in which we can invest in African armies that positively contribute to development and sustainable peace across the continent.
Bringing together valuable empirical insights and critical conversations on the evolution of modern African armies, this book will be an important read for international and national policy actors, and for researchers working on African politics, conflict, security, peacekeeping, international relations, and sustainable development.
Andrew E. Yaw Tchie is a senior research fellow at the Norwegian Institute of International Affairs (NUPI), Norway, where he manages the Training for Peace Programme. He is also a Visiting Professor at the University of Buckingham, UK and the Editor in Chief of the African Solutions Journal with the Institute for Peace and Security Studies, Ethiopia.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Academic and Postgraduate
Illustrations
7 s/w Tabellen
7 Tables, black and white
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 156 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-032-78140-2 (9781032781402)
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The Evolution of African Armies
From Indigenous and Colonial Forces to Modern Military Forces
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From Indigenous and Colonial Forces to Modern Military Forces
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Andrew E. Yaw Tchie is a senior research fellow at the Norwegian Institute of International Affairs (NUPI), Norway, where he manages the Training for Peace Programme. He is also a visiting professor at the University of Buckingham, UK and the Editor in Chief of the African Solutions Journal with Institute for Peace and Security Studies, Ethiopia.
Content
Preface
Introduction
Andrew E. Yaw Tchie
Chapter 1: Emerging Norms for Addressing Insecurity in Africa: Enhancing the African Union's Peace and Security Efforts
Linda Darkwa & Philip Attuquayefio
Chapter 2: 'The military strikes back': The tug of war of civil-military relations in Burkina Faso's post-Compaore era (2014-2024)
Constantin Gouvy
Chapter 3: The Impact of Transition on African Armies: Lesson from The Gambia
Fiifi Edu-Afful
Chapter 4: Private Military Companies in the Sahel: Implications for the Armed Forces of Mali
Burkina Faso and Niger
Andrea Prah and Festus Kofi Aubyn
Chapter 5: Protection of Civilians in Ad-hoc African Armies: the case of the Multinational Joint Task Force
Andrew E. Yaw Tchie and Mariana Llorens
Chapter 6: The impact of Counterinsurgency in African and United Nations Peace Operations on African Armies
Cedric de Coning and Andrew E. Yaw Tchie
Chapter 7: Shields and Sentinels: The Nigerian Military's Responses to Insecurity at Nigeria
Folahanmi Aina and Freedom Chukwudi Onuoha
Chapter 8: The brave new world of African security assistance: How the Ugandan armed forces are increasingly shaped by its provision of foreign military training
Oystein H. Rolandsen
Chapter 9: Boots on the Ground: Gender Mainstreaming and Military Culture in the Ghana Armed Forces
Ama Joana Osei-Tutu and Richard Fosu
Conclusion
Andrew E. Yaw Tchie
Introduction
Andrew E. Yaw Tchie
Chapter 1: Emerging Norms for Addressing Insecurity in Africa: Enhancing the African Union's Peace and Security Efforts
Linda Darkwa & Philip Attuquayefio
Chapter 2: 'The military strikes back': The tug of war of civil-military relations in Burkina Faso's post-Compaore era (2014-2024)
Constantin Gouvy
Chapter 3: The Impact of Transition on African Armies: Lesson from The Gambia
Fiifi Edu-Afful
Chapter 4: Private Military Companies in the Sahel: Implications for the Armed Forces of Mali
Burkina Faso and Niger
Andrea Prah and Festus Kofi Aubyn
Chapter 5: Protection of Civilians in Ad-hoc African Armies: the case of the Multinational Joint Task Force
Andrew E. Yaw Tchie and Mariana Llorens
Chapter 6: The impact of Counterinsurgency in African and United Nations Peace Operations on African Armies
Cedric de Coning and Andrew E. Yaw Tchie
Chapter 7: Shields and Sentinels: The Nigerian Military's Responses to Insecurity at Nigeria
Folahanmi Aina and Freedom Chukwudi Onuoha
Chapter 8: The brave new world of African security assistance: How the Ugandan armed forces are increasingly shaped by its provision of foreign military training
Oystein H. Rolandsen
Chapter 9: Boots on the Ground: Gender Mainstreaming and Military Culture in the Ghana Armed Forces
Ama Joana Osei-Tutu and Richard Fosu
Conclusion
Andrew E. Yaw Tchie