Tag: Niger
SEAL Team Six Executes Long Distance Rescue Operation Of Kidnapped American In Nigeria (Updated)
Armed gunmen had abducted Philip Walton from his home in neighboring Niger earlier in the week and there were fears he could be sold to terrorists.
American Kidnapped In Niger, A Major Hub For Counter-Terrorism Ops in Northwest Africa
No group has claimed responsibility for the abduction, which occurred in a village close to the border with Nigeria.
The Air Force’s New Base In Niger Is Getting A Major Addition Before It Even Opens
Satellite imagery shows the U.S. military is building a new approximately 20,800-square foot hangar along with its own 100,000-square foot apron and associated taxiway at its new air base outside of the city of Agadez in central Niger. The American facilities in Agadez, which will form an important regional hub for U.S. military operations in Northwest Africa, have been under construction since 2014.
We’ve Posted The Pentagon’s Entire Moment-By-Moment Niger Ambush Video Briefing
The high-quality video presentation shows friendly fire, French forces racing to the rescue, and contractor helicopters recovering the fallen.
The U.S. Military’s Niger Ambush Investigation Raises More Questions Than It Answers
The official narrative is hard to believe and points to a broader operation in Niger than the Pentagon or Congress would like to admit.
US Looks to Preposition Jet Fuel in Niger, Algeria, as Drone Operations Expand in Africa
The US military mission in the region looks set to enter an entirely new phase.
Now in the Public Eye, American Troops in Niger Celebrate Thanksgiving
Even in remote Agadez, U.S. personnel will enjoy special meals, fun runs, and other holiday-themed activities.
US Air Force Reveals There May Have Been Another Attempted Terrorist Attack in Niger
A social media post describes a previously unreported series of events that occurred near the city of Agadez in 2016.
No One Seems Sure What’s Been Holding up Drone Strikes in Niger
US and Nigerien officials say they’re in agreement, but politics and functional issues are clearly delaying the plan.