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Category: Africa

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Latest Africa stories, analysis, and updates from SOFREP.

“Complete Chaos” Terrorist Attack by ISIS in Palma, Mozambique

“Complete Chaos” Terrorist Attack by ISIS in Palma, Mozambique

March 28, 2021

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

Russia, China, and the US Push for Influence in Africa

March 23, 2021

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 

Mozambique Turns to Green Berets After Russians Fail Against al-Shabaab 

March 22, 2021

“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

In Mali Jihadists Kill 33 Troops as Violence Escalates

March 18, 2021

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

Libyan Unified Government Assumes Power With Foreign Forces Still in the Country

March 18, 2021

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

Islamic State Ambush Kills 19 Nigerian Soldiers

March 15, 2021

“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

CIA Activity Could Indicate a Reversal of Biden’s Drone Policy

March 11, 2021

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 Halt on Drone Strikes By Washington Is Benefiting Terror Groups in Africa

March 10, 2021

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

Huge Explosions at Equatorial Guinea Army Base Leaves 20 Dead, 600 Injured

March 8, 2021

Obiang Nguema added that stubble-burning” by farmers that got out of control reached buildings that the military improperly stored explosives.

Somali Military Kills 70 al-Shabaab Members in Two Operations

Somali Military Kills 70 al-Shabaab Members in Two Operations

February 22, 2021

Killed in the recent raids were Moalim Bukhari, the al-Shabaab’s intelligence chief, and Sheikh Hasan Ganeey, the regional commander.

Navy Stops Smugglers Loaded With Russian Weapons Off Somali Coast

Navy Stops Smugglers Loaded With Russian Weapons Off Somali Coast

February 18, 2021

Weapons smuggling off the Somali coast is common, but last week the U.S. Navy seized thousands of Russian-made AK-47s, RPGs and machine guns.

France Opens Summit of G5 Sahel, Vows to Increase Anti-Terror Operations

France Opens Summit of G5 Sahel, Vows to Increase Anti-Terror Operations

February 17, 2021

French President Emmanuel Macron has vowed to increase France’s efforts to eradicate terrorist groups linked to al-Qaeda and ISIS in the Sahel.

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