Libyan Civil War: Qatari Involvement
Qatar provided anti-Gaddafi militias with training, funding, logistical support, equipment and weapons by bypassing the arms embargo.
Africa
Military Construction Firm, Dover Vantage, Charged With Fraud on Africa Contracts
Many of the structures constructed by Dover Vantage were so poorly constructed that they collapsed, including an aircraft hangar in Niger.
US Maintains Suspension of Military Support to Mali Until Elections Are Held
American envoy to the Sahel announced that the suspension of military aid to Mali will continue until the west African nation holds elections.
Libyan Civil War: Saudi Arabia & UAE Involvement
The Muslim Brotherhood support a democratically elected government in Libya which would be antithetical to UAE and SA interests.
Coup Leaders in Mali Appoint Retired Colonel as Interim President
After weeks of teetering uncertainty in the aftermath of a coup, Mali’s new military leadership installed one of their own as president.
‘The Game Has Changed’: Iranian Terror Network in Africa
On January 2nd, SECDEF Mark Esper, following the U.S. airstrike assassination of Gen. Qaseem Soleimani, stated: “the game has changed.”
US, French Military Leaders Rally Under “Common Threats” in Africa
With French and US missions in African struggling to contain a rising insurgency, top generals envision the future of operations in the area.
U.S. Wants Authority to Conduct Drone Strikes in Kenya
AFRICOM is requesting more flexibility in hitting the terrorist group al-Shabaab with drones when it advances from its enclaves in Somalia.
The Importance of Keeping US Special Operations Forces in Africa
Top commanders agree that U.S. presence in Africa is crucial to stemming al-Qaeda in the region. But rumors of withdrawal are circulating.
Footage of ISIS Ambushing US Special Forces in Niger
The following footage is from the Helmet camera of a Special Forces soldier caught in the infamous ambush in Niger that occurred on October 4th of 2017.
UN Peacekeepers in Congo Hold Record for Rape, Sex Abuse
A supposed sanctuary turned into a nightmare—the UN’s failure in Congo is measured in the lives of the girls they were meant to protect.
