Whitewashing Wagner: New Film Paints the Russian Mercenary Group as Saviors
Wagner mercenaries are portrayed as kind and generous while the film frequently takes digs at French and other Western advisors.
Africa
Mali Coup Leader Promises New Prime Minister Will Be Named Soon
Yet, Colonel Goita’s behavior removes any doubt that the military rules Mali despite plans for an election next year.
Military Detains Mali’s President, Prime Minister, and Defense Minister
The beleguered country edges closer to the brink as the military detains Mali’s top political leaders.
Nigerian Army Chief of Staff, 10 Others Die in a Plane Crash
His death comes at a very difficuly time for the Nigerian army that has been battling Islamist for a decade.
Robert MacKenzie: An American Soldier’s War Against Communism in Africa
Every so often extraordinary men emerge. Robert MacKenzie was such a man doing more than most to stop Communism.
Moving AFRICOM Headquarters to Africa Makes Sense. Here’s Why
Different realities call for different approaches and the U.S. should seriously consider finally moving AFRICOM’s headquarters to Africa.
“Sacrifice, A Gold Star Widow’s Fight For the Truth” a Book That Reveals the Army’s Ugly Side
Michelle Black’s book breaks down, minute-by-minute, the awful events that unfolded in Niger in 2017 and the Army’s shameful reaction.
Hundreds of Rebels Killed in Chad as Political Turmoil Grips the Country
Chad is beset by rebels while demonstrators rally against the transititional government.
African Christians at Risk as Persecution Intensifies
African Christians are in a dire situation. As Iran and Islamic terrorism spread in the continent, their fate is in the balance.
Breaking: Chad’s President Idriss Deby Killed
The circumstances of President Idriss Deby’s death have not been made public. Chad now faces a political vacuum.
US Provides Armored Personnel Carriers for the Fight Against Terrorism
Armored Personnel Carriers are a valuable resource but will they make a difference in the embattled Sahel?
Two Somali Bases Attacked by al-Shabaab Insurgents
The simultaneous attacks on the Somali bases began with vehicle-borne suicide bombs, al-Shabaab’s spokesman said.
