“I see it as a symbol of unity because Pan-African Defense Force could symbolize collective commitment to safeguarding the continent from common threats, including terrorism, cross-border conflicts and external interference. And secondly, I think the regional security because these forces will be instrumental in stabilizing the fragile states and mediating conflicts, as well as in promoting peace-building initiatives. The third that I would say is self-reliance,” Dr. Asuelime says.
Russia Successfully tests the Oreshnik Ballistic Missile
“They [Russia] need to show these Western countries that, yes, we can react to this, and we have what it takes to react to this. This act, what Russia has done, serves us as both a deterrent and a message, especially to US, that Russia has the military capabilities,” Dr. Njoku explains.
“It means that this weapon is one of its kind. It has never been used before. And this is something that has advanced precision and targeting. So this capability means that the missile effectiveness in disabling critical infrastructures cannot be swept out under the carpet. Secondly, I believe the capabilities, the medium-range require, the classification as the medium-range missile of Oreshnik means that it can target areas at significant distance from what you've read. It can potentially get to maybe more than 1000 to 2000 km, broadening the scope of Russia's strike capabilities; it can cause a lot of damage to infrastructures. It can hit multiple targets. And this is a game changer in the conflict. Thirdly, I would say that is technological sophistication,” he stresses.