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THE MILITARY PROFESSION has a long history which covers nearly the entire span of human existence. Unlike many other professions, the military profession is both a calling and a way of life. As such, the military life is premised on customs and traditions many of which have been established as a result of this long history.
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Quis custodiet ipsos custodes? is a Latin phrase found in the work of the Roman poet Juvenal which roughly translates, 'who shall guard the guardians'?

IN PREVIOUS articles, I have presented the warrior tradition in pre-colonial Africa as one of the most enduring themes in African history. Without a doubt, in pre-colonial times, militarism permeated the very fabric of African society, and prior to the European invasion, most African communities were conquest states with warrior kings and proud...