Anesu Mugabe

Background

Hon.Chief. Anesu Mugabe is a Diplomatic Politician Advocate for Global Peace & Prosperity Pan-Africanist businessman and social philanthropist Zimbabwean-based politician and activist. Born in the Mugabe family and direct descent of the Mugabe chieftaincy on his father's side and Mapingure chieftaincy on his mother's side.

Hon.Chief. Anesu Mugabe studied school in Zimbabwe at primary level & secondary level; He currently holds a degree in Politics & International Relations and master’s in Public Administration. Currently enrolled in a PhD in Defence & Security.

Hon.Chief. Anesu Mugabe narrates the ideology of Pan Africanism ideas seriously by seeking to help Africa in the unification of the agenda. He strongly argues and criticize that the African youth are the generation that will unite Africa by borderless borders, one currency, one language and free trade. During 2019 Hon.Chief. Anesu Mugabe Represented African youth at the United Nation headquarters in New York.

Research opportunities

My research examines the implications of foreign military bases and external military presence on the African continent, with particular emphasis on their impact on regional stability, sovereignty, security governance, and geopolitical competition. The study seeks to critically evaluate the extent to which foreign military actors contribute to security provision, capacity-building, and counterterrorism efforts, while simultaneously assessing the potential risks associated with external military influence in African states.

In recent decades, Africa has witnessed a significant increase in the presence of foreign military powers, including the United States, China, Russia, France, Türkiye, and other international actors. These powers have established military bases, logistical facilities, training missions, and security partnerships across various regions of the continent, often justified by concerns relating to counterterrorism, maritime security, peacekeeping support, and strategic interests. While such engagements may offer security and economic benefits, they also raise important questions regarding state sovereignty, political autonomy, dependency, and the long-term sustainability of African-led security solutions.

This research focuses on understanding the complex relationship between foreign military presence and African security dynamics. Drawing upon case studies from across the continent, the study explores how external military actors influence domestic political processes, regional security architectures, conflict management mechanisms, and interstate relations. Particular attention is given to the role of foreign military bases in shaping strategic competition, resource security, governance structures, and the balance of power within Africa's evolving security landscape.

The research is further informed by the perspectives of the African Union (AU), the African Peace and Security Architecture (APSA), and Regional Economic Communities (RECs), which have increasingly emphasised the importance of African ownership of peace and security initiatives. Notably, the African Union Peace and Security Council has identified external military presence as a matter requiring careful scrutiny due to its potential implications for continental stability and strategic autonomy.

By adopting a multidisciplinary approach that integrates international relations, defence studies, security studies, and African geopolitics, this research aims to contribute to ongoing academic and policy debates concerning the future of foreign military engagement in Africa. Ultimately, the study seeks to provide evidence-based recommendations on how African states and regional institutions can effectively balance international security partnerships with the principles of sovereignty, accountability, and sustainable peace.