The Unseen Eagles: Mercenary Pilots in Post-Colonial African Skies

Mercenary Pilots in Post-Colonial Africa: Unseen Eagles of the Sky

The roar of a propeller engine slicing through the humid African air. The glint of sun on polished metal. For many, the image of post-colonial Africa conjures up notions of newly independent nations striving for self-determination. But beneath the surface of these momentous shifts, another, often forgotten, narrative unfolded in the skies above the continent … Read more

Siad Barre’s Rule and Downfall

Siad Barre's Rule and Downfall: Somalia's Tumultuous 21-Year Reign

The air in Mogadishu in October 1969 crackled with anticipation. Somalia, a fledgling nation just nine years free from colonial rule, stood on the precipice of change. Barre, a charismatic military officer, would soon seize power, ushering in an era that would dramatically reshape the Horn of Africa. Born into the relative obscurity of the … Read more