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Fake AI Videos Of R. Kelly, Pope Spread Cult Of Burkina Junta Chief

If you believe the viral videos online, R. Kelly and Pope Leo XIV agree on one thing -- that Burkina Faso's junta chief, Captain Ibrahim Traore, is a fantastic leader.

International Business Times · Jul 17, 2025

US shifts Africa strategy and urges countries to handle their own security

The move reflects a broader rebalancing under President Trump, as Washington trims its global footprint while China and Russia expand influence.

Euronews · May 26, 2025

US military shifts messaging in Africa, telling allies to prepare to stand more on their own

The U.S. military is backing off its usual talk of good governance and countering underlying causes of African insurgencies

The Independent UK · May 25, 2025

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Can the US find new partners in West Africa after Niger exit?

Washington is now seeking a Plan B after troops were ejected from sprawling, expensive bases in Niger.

Al Jazeera · Sep 15, 2024

Expanding extremist groups in Africa fuel worries that they could attack the US or Western allies

Violent extremist groups linked to al-Qaida and the Islamic State group are growing in size and influence across Africa, fueling worries that as they improve their tactics, they could attack the U.S. or Western allies

The Independent UK · Jun 25, 2024

Islamic Jihadist Terrorist Numbers In Africa Increase Tenfold

Gen. Langley of AFRICOM discusses rising Islamic jihadist threats and foreign activities in Africa.

US military completes major exercise in Africa and works to deepen partnerships

Military forces from the United States and nearly three dozen countries have wrapped up the largest annual joint training exercise in Africa after two weeks in Tunisia, Ghana, Senegal and Morocco

The Independent UK · Jun 1, 2024

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US military defends Africa strategy in light of coups and a drift toward Russia

The head of the United States military’s Africa Command is pushing back against Russia's efforts to broaden its influence in Africa, blaming the country's disinformation efforts for the spate of military coups that has swept the region in recent years

The Independent UK · May 30, 2024

US Military Plans To Return To Chad For Talks

U.S. military plans to revisit Chad agreements post-troop withdrawal, aiming to enhance security cooperation after the election.

US Troops Withdrawn From French Military Base In Chad

US military withdraws troops from Chad and Niger amid security cooperation reviews and concerns over Russian influence in Africa.

Pentagon Official Updates Congress On U.S. Troops In Niger

Updates on U.S. military presence in Niger amidst junta rule and disinformation concerns.

Russia woos Haftar, but can the Derna floods give Libyans another chance?

Moscow seized the disaster diplomacy initiative after the deadly Derna floods, with Russian Deputy Defence Minister Yunus-bek Yevkurov arriving in eastern Libya with a promise of aid. Russia is helping Libyan strongman Khalifa Haftar while seeking geostrategic payback. But the Derna tragedy has also drawn the US back into Libya,…

France 24 · Sep 24, 2023

China’s Speed in Selling Arms Prompt Us Partners To Buy From Beijing, Say Officials

Such concerns about China’s weapons sales are not new and have persisted despite Washington’s overall dominance in arms exports.

The News Lens · Mar 17, 2023

US Official Discusses in Algeria Arms Proliferation in Sahel

Bonnie Jenkins, the US undersecretary of state for arms control, would discuss with senior officials in Algeria security, counter-terrorism, and arms proliferation in Sahel and Libya. Jenkins also has the Russian “Wagner” threats on her agenda. “Jenkins will meet with senior government officials to discuss issues of mutual concern, including…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 6, 2023

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Reason · Sep 2, 2022

The War on Terror Continues Apace in Africa

U.S. counterterrorism action in Somalia hasn’t been approved by Congress, but it rages on anyway.

The Independent UK · Aug 9, 2022

Marine general takes over Africa Command, sees challenges

Marine Gen. Michael Langley took over as the top U.S. commander for Africa Tuesday, heading U.S. military operations on a continent with some of the most active and dangerous insurgent groups and a relatively small Pentagon footprint

The Independent UK · Aug 3, 2022

Senate confirms first Black four-star Marine general

‘He gets stuff done, and people tend to like working for him’, retired commandant says of first Black four-star general in 246-year history of branch

WEKU · Jul 20, 2022

The Marines are set to have the first Black 4-star general in their 246-year history

Lt. Gen. Michael Langley's nomination hearing to be general and commander of the United States Africa Command for the U.S. Marine Corps is set for Thursday.

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