It is a common misconception that the heightened visibility of soldiers in the public arena is a sign of political instability and unrest. Indeed, especially on the African continent where the pages of post-colonial history are dominated by accounts of military coups, one dominant argument that still persists (mainly from academics and members of...
Recently amidst the global crisis of the Covid-19 pandemic, world leaders have been forced to implement different strategies aimed at containing the deadly virus and preventing its spread so as to save lives. One of the measures taken in many countries has been the shutting down of social facilities such as churches, cinemas, bars and nightclubs,...
MOST PEOPLE BELIEVE that there is life as a civilian and life as a soldier. However, what most people don't realize is that there is something in-between: a soldier's spouse. Though the spouses to men and women in uniform may not be very visible to the rest of the world, they are without a doubt an integral part of...
