Decolonizing Intelligence: Transforming Africa's National Security Paradigms

Evarist Chahali

Understanding Decolonization in Intelligence Contexts

Decolonizing the intelligence profession in Africa represents a profound and multifaceted challenge that extends far beyond mere institutional reform. It demands a radical reimagining of national security conceptualizations, epistemological frameworks, and operational methodologies inherited from colonial administrative structures. This analysis explores the complex process of dismantling colonial intelligence legacies while constructing indigenous, contextually relevant national security capabilities.

Historical Foundations: The Colonial Intelligence Infrastructure

Colonial Intelligence as a Tool of Oppression