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Abstract
This study investigates the phenomenon of girl soldiers in Africa within the context of competition among great powers. The article begins by conceptualizing the phenomenon and then contextualizes its evolution with attention to the paradigm shift from the bipolar to the multipolar era. A mixed methodology is employed, integrating both qualitative and quantitative approaches to comprehensively address the issue of girl soldiers in Africa. On the one hand, a thorough analysis of existing literature was conducted, which provided a deep understanding of the sociopolitical, cultural, and legal contexts in which this phenomenon unfolds. On the other hand, relevant quantitative data, such as statistics on the recruitment of girl soldiers and the frequency of armed conflicts in the region, were collected and analyzed to identify significant trends and patterns in the evolution of this issue. The main findings of this analysis reveal the complexity in the recruitment and participation of girls as combatants in Africa, where geopolitical, social, and cultural factors interact to perpetuate this phenomenon. An increase in the frequency and intensity of armed conflict in Africa was observed, particularly during the multipolar era, coinciding with a rise in the recruitment of child soldiers.
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