The SEAL Team 6 Rescue of Philip Walton and the Demonstration Effect
The US intelligence tracked Walton down in Northern Nigeria, and the SEAL Team 6 was assigned to the rescue mission.
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ISIS Attack Kills 22 Troops in Nigeria While Local Nations Join Forces Against Terrorism
The attack was conducted by ISIS’s local affiliate ISWAP. Nigerian and Nigerien forces are on the hunt for the remaining terrorists.
Boko Haram Terrorists Kill 16 Soldiers in Attack on Niger Military Base
“The terrorists, numbering several hundred, had come from Lake Chad and were pushed back,” Niger’s defense ministry said in a statement.
The 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne) – An Illustrious History
“If you saw what you heard today in a movie, you would shake your head and say, ‘That didn’t happen.’ But it does, every day.”
As Terrorist Threats Change, France Adjusts its Approach in the Sahel
France will remain invested in the Sahel but has to respond to the changing geographical nature of terrorism in Africa.
“Sacrifice, A Gold Star Widow’s Fight For the Truth” a Book That Reveals the Army’s Ugly Side
Michelle Black’s book breaks down, minute-by-minute, the awful events that unfolded in Niger in 2017 and the Army’s shameful reaction.
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.
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.
France Opens Summit of G5 Sahel, Vows to Increase Anti-Terror Operations
French President Emmanuel Macron has vowed to increase France’s efforts to eradicate terrorist groups linked to al-Qaeda and ISIS in the Sahel.
Remembering a Hero: Special Forces Warrant Officer Shawn Thomas
Warrant Officer One Shawn Thomas was loved by all. He was described as a warrior by every single person that knew him, including me.
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.
US Drone Malfunctions Over Niger, Makes Emergency Landing
A spokesperson for AFRICOM confirmed that a Grey Eagle drone experienced a mechanical malfunction and made an emergency landing.
