Niger Military Coup Attempt Thwarted Days Before Power Transition
“The government condemns this coward and backward act that had the intention to attack the democracy and the rule of law,” Niger’s goverment said of the coup attempt.
Africa
Islamic Terrorism in Mozambique and the Role of the US
Recently, SOFREP published an article that U.S. Green Berets from SOCAFRICA were deployed to Mozambique to train host nation marines in the fight against Islamic jihadists in the violent province of Cabo Delgado in northern Mozambique. The U.S. public is by now used to hearing about American efforts against al-Qaeda and the Islamic State in […]
French Airstrike in Mali Reportedly Killed Six Civilians
“This strike was ordered after a phase of identification permitting the characterization of the presence of an armed terrorist group.”
“Complete Chaos” Terrorist Attack by ISIS in Palma, Mozambique
Witnesses described “bodies on the streets” and “residents fleeing” after the ISIS fighters fired indiscriminately at people and buildings.
Russia, China, and the US Push for Influence in Africa
Africa is poised to become a major theater in the great power struggle between the U.S., Russia, and China General Dagvin Anderson explained.
Mozambique Turns to Green Berets After Russians Fail Against al-Shabaab
“U.S. SOF… will support Mozambique’s efforts to prevent the spread of terrorism and violent extremism,” the US embassy said.
In Mali Jihadists Kill 33 Troops as Violence Escalates
The security situation in Mali is still precarious with Islamic jihadist violence increasing in the beleagered Sahel country.
Libyan Unified Government Assumes Power With Foreign Forces Still in the Country
The United Nations-recognized Government of National Accord (GNA), transferred power on Tuesday to Prime Minister Abdelhamid Dbeibah.
Islamic State Ambush Kills 19 Nigerian Soldiers
“We lost 15 soldiers and four civilian JTF (militia) in the terrorists’ ambush in the forest near Gudumbali,” a military officer said.
CIA Activity Could Indicate a Reversal of Biden’s Drone Policy
The CIA is expanding its small drone base in Niger despite the fact that the Biden administration has temporarily limited airstrikes.
The Halt on Drone Strikes By Washington Is Benefiting Terror Groups in Africa
The United States carried out 122 drone strikes on al-Shabaab terror groups from 2019 to 2021. Now, POTUS has stopped them completely.
Huge Explosions at Equatorial Guinea Army Base Leaves 20 Dead, 600 Injured
Obiang Nguema added that stubble-burning” by farmers that got out of control reached buildings that the military improperly stored explosives.
