Military Junta in Mali “Dissolved” Five Months After Coup
“The National Committee for the Salvation of the People (CNSP) is dissolved,” read a decree from the government of Mali on Tuesday.
Security
Will Biden Reverse Troop Withdrawals in the Middle East, Africa?
After just one week as Commander-in-Chief, Biden appears to be toying with plans to redistribute U.S. troops in the Middle East and Africa.
Joint Operation Kills 100 Extremists in the Sahel
The French-led Task Force in the Sahel continues to exchange blows with region extremist groups in an ongoing battle for sub-Saharan Africa.
Biden Administration to Review Afghan Peace Agreement
The rise in violence carried out by the Taliban — including more targeted killings — has prompted an examination of the Afghan peace deal.
France’s Macron Calls Upon Biden for Greater US Involvement in the Fight Against Extremism
As the French continue to weather casualties, French President Emmanuel Macron seeks to gain renewed military support from President Biden.
Syria Falsely Claims Civilians Killed in Latest Israeli Airstrike
Syria State Media: “The Israeli aggression resulted in the martyrdom of a family, including a father, mother and two children.”
Three NY National Guard Troops Killed in Helicopter Crash
Three New York National Guard members on a training flight were killed Wednesday when their helicopter crashed in western New York.
US Conducts Two New Airstrikes on al-Shabaab in Somalia
Joint Task Force-Quartz commander: These strikes targeted al-Shabaab leaders involved in IED facilitation, fighter training, and planning.
Soldier Charged with Conspiring wIth ISIS to Attack US Troops
Army PFC Bridges is charged with giving military advice and guidance on how to kill fellow soldiers to ISIS.
2,000 National Guard Soldiers Sworn in As Special Deputy U.S. Marshals
Two thousand National Guard soldiers have been deputized as Special Deputy U.S. Marshals to assist law enforcement units at the Capitol.
Islamic State Overruns Nigerian Base, Thousands Forced to Flee
The Nigerian army said in a statement that troops “tactically withdrew” to defend against an attack outside northeastern Nigerian village.
US Airstrike Kills al-Shabaab Extremist Leader in Somalia
AFRICOM continues to pressure the terrorist group al-Shabaab in Somalia despite the redeployment of troops to other countries in East Africa.
