OPINION | Why AU needs a navy to secure Africa’s waters
Written by Black Hot Fire Network on March 20, 2025
African countries have struggled to address complex maritime threats. PHOTO/ AI generated/Open AI.
By ANDREW MWANGURA
Africa’s extensive coastline, which stretches over 18,950 miles, presents both great opportunity and significant vulnerability. As global powers increasingly focus on Africa’s maritime resources and strategic sea lanes, the lack of a cohesive naval strategy for the continent has become a glaring security gap.
It is time . . .
