Tag: Africa
Massive Explosion Rocks Equatorial Guinea’s Largest City (Updated)
The city of Bata in the central African nation has been devastated by a blast that supposedly came from a nearby military base.
Russian Tu-160 Bombers Touch Down In South Africa In Historic First-Ever African Visit (Updated)
Two Russian Tu-160 Blackjack bombers touched down today at South African Air Force Base Waterkloof in the country’s capital Pretoria, marking the first time these bombers have made a visit to anywhere in Africa. This comes on the same day that Russian President Vladimir Putin opened the first-ever Russia Africa Summit in Sochi on the Black Sea and as the Kremlin has been working to expand its influence across Africa.
Ghana’s ‘Super Soldiers’ Wouldn’t Win A High School Halloween Costume Contest
The whole spectacle is both pitifully bad and bizarrely interesting.
The French Army Eyes All-New Fleet of Light Attack Airplanes
The head of the service’s aviation arm is eager to get modern choppers, too, but says fixed-wing planes make more sense in various situations.
The U.S. Military’s Incident In Niger Has Been a Long Time Coming
A “light footprint,” limited resources, and political complexities put American troops in Africa at increased risk.
China’s Base in the Horn of African Has a Huge Underground Bunker
New satellite images show subterranean construction that could provide added protection and more storage space.
Here’s What You Should Know About China’s New African Base
Chinese forces in Djibouti are just the latest sign that the country wants to expand its military presence abroad.
A Guide To The Pentagon’s Shadowy Network Of Bases In Africa
The Pentagon’s presence in Africa has ballooned over the last decade and a half. We’ve even made a map so you can see for yourself.