A military history of the Angolan Armed Forces from the 1960s onwards--as told by former combatants. Inside the 'crystal ball': understanding the evolution of the military in Botswana and the challenges ahead. The Congolese National Army: in search of an identity. From a destabilising factor to a de-politicised and professional force: the military in Lesotho. The odd man out: a history of the Malawi army since July 1964. In defence of the 'star and key of the Indian Ocean': a contemporary history of the Mauritian Police Force. Profound transformations and regional conflagrations: the history of Mozambique's armed forces from 1975-2005. Promoting national reconciliation and regional integration: the Namibian Defence Force from 1990-2005. The post-apartheid South African military: transforming with the nation. Caught between tradition and regional warfare: the Umbutfo Swaziland Defence Force since 1968. A changing conception of defence: a historical perspective of the military in Tanzania. The Zambian military: trials, tribulations and hope. Tracking Zimbabwe's political history: the Zimbabwe Defence Force from 1980-2005.