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BYHoward AltmanAug 4, 2023ShareWhat’s Going On With The Coup In Niger And Its International ImplicationsBetween the fight against violent extremists and ongoing challenges from Russia, the U.S. has a lot riding on the outcome of events in Niger. BYHoward AltmanAug 4, 2023Share
BYTyler RogowayMar 7, 2021ShareMassive 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. BYTyler RogowayMar 7, 2021Share
BYJoseph TrevithickJul 5, 2020ShareChina’s Base in the Horn of African Has a Huge Underground BunkerNew satellite images show subterranean construction that could provide added protection and more storage space. BYJoseph TrevithickJul 5, 2020Share
BYJoseph TrevithickNov 11, 2019ShareRussian Tu-160 Bombers Touch Down In South Africa In Historic First-Ever African Visit (Updated)The bombers’ arrival, which comes as Russia is hosting a major summit for African leaders, underscores the Kremlin expanding ties across Africa. BYJoseph TrevithickNov 11, 2019Share
BYJoseph TrevithickJul 16, 2019ShareA Guide To The Pentagon’s Shadowy Network Of Bases In AfricaThe 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. BYJoseph TrevithickJul 16, 2019Share
BYJoseph TrevithickJul 10, 2019ShareHere’s What You Should Know About China’s New African BaseChinese forces in Djibouti are just the latest sign that the country wants to expand its military presence abroad. BYJoseph TrevithickJul 10, 2019Share
BYJoseph TrevithickJun 30, 2019ShareThe French Army Eyes All-New Fleet of Light Attack AirplanesThe 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. BYJoseph TrevithickJun 30, 2019Share
BYJoseph TrevithickJun 29, 2019ShareThe U.S. Military’s Incident In Niger Has Been a Long Time ComingA “light footprint,” limited resources, and political complexities put American troops in Africa at increased risk. BYJoseph TrevithickJun 29, 2019Share
BYTyler Rogoway and Joseph TrevithickJan 14, 2019ShareGhana’s ‘Super Soldiers’ Wouldn’t Win A High School Halloween Costume ContestThe whole spectacle is both pitifully bad and bizarrely interesting. BYTyler Rogoway and Joseph TrevithickJan 14, 2019Share