Foreign troops on African soil

An article written earlier this year by IRIN NEWS suggests that the presence of foreign military on African soil is a symptom of the fragility of African states, and the power of external interests. The long and inglorious history of intervention runs from colonial and post-colonial struggles, through to the Cold War, and up to the present day. It further says that the twin hot spots are Sahel and the Horn of Africa.To discuss this further we are joined by: • Dr. Ndubuisi Christian Ani is a Researcher Peace and Security Research Programme Institute for Security Studies, Addis Ababa• Obi Anyadike Editor-at-Large IRINnews• Helmoed Heitman, Militiary and Defence analyst