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Category: Africa

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Latest Africa stories, analysis, and updates from SOFREP.

Terror Group Boko Haram Claims Responsibility for Kidnapping Over 300 Children

Terror Group Boko Haram Claims Responsibility for Kidnapping Over 300 Children

December 15, 2020

It was thought that the attacks were the work of bandits, but according to AFP, terror group Boko Haram was responsible for the attack. 

Morocco Signs Abraham Accords in Quid Pro Quo for Oil-Rich Western Sahara

Morocco Signs Abraham Accords in Quid Pro Quo for Oil-Rich Western Sahara

December 10, 2020

In what equates to a political land grab, Morocco has signed Trump’s Abraham Accord in exchange for free rein over disputed Western Sahara.

President Trump Orders Withdrawal of US Troops from Somalia

President Trump Orders Withdrawal of US Troops from Somalia

December 6, 2020

Some fear that the U.S. withdrawal from Somalia will revert the Somali military’s gains against al-Shabaab.

Al-Qaeda-Linked Jihadists Attack Several Bases in Mali

Al-Qaeda-Linked Jihadists Attack Several Bases in Mali

December 1, 2020

A series of coordinated attacks hit French outposts in Mali on Monday, marking the first such attack by Islamic Jihadist groups in the region.

Over 110 Farmers Massacred in Nigeria By Extremists

Over 110 Farmers Massacred in Nigeria By Extremists

November 30, 2020

No one has yet claimed responsibility for this gruesome atrocity, but Boko Haram is believed to be behind this attack

Senior CIA Officer Killed During Combat in Somalia

Senior CIA Officer Killed During Combat in Somalia

November 28, 2020

Michael Goodboe, a senior CIA officer and former Navy SEAL, died of injuries sustained in a terrorist attack in Mogadishu, Somalia.

Six Somali Danab SF Troops Killed By Al-Shabaab IED Blast

Six Somali Danab SF Troops Killed By Al-Shabaab IED Blast

November 25, 2020

Six members of the Somali Danab Special Forces unit were killed when the truck they were riding in hit an IED late on Monday.

al-Qaeda North African Names New Leader After French Assassination

al-Qaeda North African Names New Leader After French Assassination

November 25, 2020

Abu Obaida Yusuf al-Annabi is an Algerian national and is replacing Abdelmalek Droukdel who was killed by French forces in June.

Greek Special Forces Going to Mali to Join SOF Task Force Takuba

Greek Special Forces Going to Mali to Join SOF Task Force Takuba

November 24, 2020

Under Takuba, operators train, equip and assis troops from the G5 Sahel in their fight against Islamic jihadists from ISIS and al-Qaeda.

U.S. Army Consolidates Commands Under New Four-Star General

U.S. Army Consolidates Commands Under New Four-Star General

November 22, 2020

The new command, USAREUR-AF, will be run by General Christopher G. Cavoli and will allow for a streamlined strategic approach to new threats.

US State Department: American Citizen Killed in Burkina Faso

US State Department: American Citizen Killed in Burkina Faso

November 22, 2020

Government officials said that the man was trespassing and ignored a warning shot by soldiers to stop advancing.

Ethiopia’s Tigray Crisis Escalates as Ultimatum Expires

Ethiopia’s Tigray Crisis Escalates as Ultimatum Expires

November 19, 2020

Reports from Tigray are saying that national defense forces have taken control of Shire, northwest of the capital of Mekelle, and Alamata.

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