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The flags of the US and Niger are shown with various flags from other nations in the background.

Yet Another ‘Strategic Withdrawal’: The U.S. Response to Rising Russian Influence in Niger

The Pentagon has ordered the withdrawal of 1,000 American troops from Niger, marking a significan...

News May 13

Resurgence of Islamist Militant Groups in the Russian-Backed Juntas of Africa

The resurgence of extremist groups in West Africa intertwines with various socioeconomic and geop...

World May 03

Police in Burkina Faso arrest an opposition supporter following a protest against the president's plan to extend his rule.

Evil Logic for Targeting Civilians During Armed Conflict: The February 2024 Burkina Faso Massacre

Captain Traoré’s regime, in a grim calculus of fear and force, chooses to terrorize its ow...

News Apr 30

US Military Ordered to Exit Niger: Inside the Junta’s Strategic Decision

In a bold assertion of sovereignty, Niger’s junta orders the 1,000 American troops statione...

News Mar 18

Trouble in Tripoli: Urgent UN Calls for Investigation into Deadly Shooting

A deadly shooting in Libya’s capital underscores ongoing turmoil and the urgent need for pe...

Africa Feb 21

Rwandan soldiers stand in formation, 2014. (Image source: Wikimedia Commons)

UN Documents Expose Rwandan Army’s Role in Eastern Congo Conflict

Exploring the recent Democratic Republic of Congo conflict: Rwandan support for M23 rebel group e...

Africa Feb 14

On the Brink: M23 Rebels and Government Forces Clash in DR Congo’s East

Escalating clashes in DR Congo’s Masisi territory exacerbate the humanitarian crisis, leavi...

Africa Feb 09

US Bolsters Nigerian Defense: AH-1Z Viper Helicopter Sale Confirmed

The sale of AH-1Z Viper helicopters to Nigeria marks a pivotal move in bolstering defense ties an...

World Feb 03

Galma unmanned aerial vehicle (Image source: Nigerian Air Force)

Elites Group Revolutionizes Nigerian Security with Domestic Drone Production

Nigeria’s Elites Group launches a game-changing initiative, producing military drones local...

Aviation Nov 08

In this September 11, 2012 photo a man with a weapon stands among burning cars and structures inside the US Consulate compound in Benghazi, Libya.

SOFREP World Exclusive: The Benghazi Mortar Team’s Identities Revealed For the First Time

We disclose the identities of the ten cold-blooded assailants from the Ali Hassan al-Jaber Cell, ...

Featured Nov 02

SOF Pic of the Day: Delta Operator Drops a Wild Boar in Somalia,1993

Art imitates life in the BBQ scene of Black Hawk Down.

The Pic of the Day Oct 12

Black Hawk Down 30 Years Later: Surviving Super Six Four

Three decades on, the haunting echoes of the Battle of Mogadishu reverberate, reminding us of the...

Expert Analysis Oct 04

Italian soldiers cross in front of a tank during the Battle of Checkpoint Pasta in 1993.

SOFREP Pic of the Day: Italian Soldiers in Somalia During the Summer of 1993 at Checkpoint Pasta

In the historic Battle of Checkpoint Pasta in Mogadishu, Italian forces faced their first signifi...

The Pic of the Day Oct 02

Defense Secretary Austin (left) and Kenyan Defense Cabinet Secretary Duale (right) signs a five-year framework for defense cooperation. (Image source: US Department of Defense)

US-Kenya Defense Deal: A Five-Year Commitment to Regional Stability

US and Kenya join forces against al-Shabaab in an historic defense pact, underscoring a lasting c...

Global Politics Oct 01

A Rhodesian soldier fires a Para FAL variant during the Bush War

Pic of the Day: Rhodesian Soldier Fires a Para FAL Variant During the Bush War

In the throes of the Rhodesian Bush War, resourceful Rhodesian forces, adept in marksmanship and ...

The Pic of the Day Sep 29

African Union Transition Mission in Somalia troops (Image source: DVIDS)

Somalia’s Security Dilemma: The Case for Delaying Troop Withdrawal

Somalia’s plea for a troop withdrawal delay reveals the enduring challenge of combating Al-...

Africa Sep 25

US Airmen offloading cargo from a C-17 Globemaster III at Air Base 201, Niger, April 26, 2023. (Image source: DVIDS)

US Resumes Reconnaissance Flight Operations in Niger: A Closer Look at the Situation

Following a temporary halt after a political coup in Niger, the Pentagon has strategically resume...

Global Politics Sep 18

Armed Groups Seize Key African Town, Threatening Fragile Peace Deal in Mali

Northern Mali’s armed groups capture Bourem, raising fears of renewed conflict and instabil...

Africa Sep 17

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Mali Military Camp Attacked Following Deadly Assaults by Al-Qaida-linked Insurgents

Amid escalating extremist aggression and political tumult, Mali’s delicate path to stabilit...

Global Politics Sep 12

A Toyota pickup truck technical (Image source: Wikimedia Commons)

Desert Warriors: The Great Toyota War and Chad’s Defiance in 1987

In 1987, Chadian forces fought a David-and-Goliath battle, using Toyota trucks, to repel Libyan-b...

War Stories Sep 09

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Yet Another ‘Strategic Withdrawal’: The U.S. Response to Rising Russian Influence in Niger

Resurgence of Islamist Militant Groups in the Russian-Backed Juntas of Africa

Evil Logic for Targeting Civilians During Armed Conflict: The February 2024 Burkina Faso Massacre

US Military Ordered to Exit Niger: Inside the Junta’s Strategic Decision

Trouble in Tripoli: Urgent UN Calls for Investigation into Deadly Shooting

UN Documents Expose Rwandan Army’s Role in Eastern Congo Conflict

On the Brink: M23 Rebels and Government Forces Clash in DR Congo’s East

US Bolsters Nigerian Defense: AH-1Z Viper Helicopter Sale Confirmed

Elites Group Revolutionizes Nigerian Security with Domestic Drone Production

SOFREP World Exclusive: The Benghazi Mortar Team’s Identities Revealed For the First Time

SOF Pic of the Day: Delta Operator Drops a Wild Boar in Somalia,1993

Black Hawk Down 30 Years Later: Surviving Super Six Four

SOFREP Pic of the Day: Italian Soldiers in Somalia During the Summer of 1993 at Checkpoint Pasta

US-Kenya Defense Deal: A Five-Year Commitment to Regional Stability

Pic of the Day: Rhodesian Soldier Fires a Para FAL Variant During the Bush War

Somalia’s Security Dilemma: The Case for Delaying Troop Withdrawal

US Resumes Reconnaissance Flight Operations in Niger: A Closer Look at the Situation

Armed Groups Seize Key African Town, Threatening Fragile Peace Deal in Mali

Mali Military Camp Attacked Following Deadly Assaults by Al-Qaida-linked Insurgents

Desert Warriors: The Great Toyota War and Chad’s Defiance in 1987

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Yet Another ‘Strategic Withdrawal’: The U.S. Response to Rising Russian Influence in Niger

Resurgence of Islamist Militant Groups in the Russian-Backed Juntas of Africa

Evil Logic for Targeting Civilians During Armed Conflict: The February 2024 Burkina Faso Massacre

US Military Ordered to Exit Niger: Inside the Junta’s Strategic Decision

Trouble in Tripoli: Urgent UN Calls for Investigation into Deadly Shooting

UN Documents Expose Rwandan Army’s Role in Eastern Congo Conflict

On the Brink: M23 Rebels and Government Forces Clash in DR Congo’s East

US Bolsters Nigerian Defense: AH-1Z Viper Helicopter Sale Confirmed

Elites Group Revolutionizes Nigerian Security with Domestic Drone Production

SOFREP World Exclusive: The Benghazi Mortar Team’s Identities Revealed For the First Time

SOF Pic of the Day: Delta Operator Drops a Wild Boar in Somalia,1993

Black Hawk Down 30 Years Later: Surviving Super Six Four

SOFREP Pic of the Day: Italian Soldiers in Somalia During the Summer of 1993 at Checkpoint Pasta

US-Kenya Defense Deal: A Five-Year Commitment to Regional Stability

Pic of the Day: Rhodesian Soldier Fires a Para FAL Variant During the Bush War

Somalia’s Security Dilemma: The Case for Delaying Troop Withdrawal

US Resumes Reconnaissance Flight Operations in Niger: A Closer Look at the Situation

Armed Groups Seize Key African Town, Threatening Fragile Peace Deal in Mali

Mali Military Camp Attacked Following Deadly Assaults by Al-Qaida-linked Insurgents

Desert Warriors: The Great Toyota War and Chad’s Defiance in 1987

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