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Libya's warlord is tightening his grip, with a US imprimatur
Africa

Libya's warlord is tightening his grip, with a US imprimatur

The one-time CIA asset's son sat next to an American general at this year's Flintlock exercises in Sirte

US trashed Somalia, can we really scold its people for coming here?
Africa

US trashed Somalia, can we really scold its people for coming here?

Trump’s vitriol against the African state dates back long before the current aid scandal, but in the context of recent history, it makes little sense.

Is US bombing Somalia just because it can?
QiOSK

Is US bombing Somalia just because it can?

Saturday's strikes mark the 8th attack since Trump took office, with little evidence provided the targets pose a direct national security threat

Why the Nigerien junta wants to kick US troops out
Africa

Why the Nigerien junta wants to kick US troops out

While Washington’s policy has been rudderless since last year’s coup, an American exit might not be a bad thing

Terrorism in Africa increased 100,000% during 'war on terror'
Africa

Terrorism in Africa increased 100,000% during 'war on terror'

A new DoD report indicates that violence on the continent today is far worse than when the US military went in to ‘help’

Burkina-faso-scaled
Military Industrial Complex

Pentagon doesn't know if it trained Burkina Faso coup leader

Capt. Ibrahim Traore deposed the last guy who overthrew the government — Lt. Col. Sandaogo Damiba — who did extensive training with the Americans.