French and Malian forces captured another city in the northern part of the country as the momentum in the civil distress swings away from the Islamic terrorists trying to overthrow the government. Continue reading
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Islamic Terrorists Kill 23 in Nigeria
Islamic terror group, Boko Haram, struck again in Nigeria killing at least 23 people in a series of attacks across the northern part of the country.
The largest death toll came when terrorists targeted a group of hunters selling meat in Damoa, killing 18 and wounding many others. Continue reading
U.S. Begins Airlifts To Mali
The U.S. Air Force has begun to airlift French soldiers and equipment to assist in the battle against Islamic militants.
Five transport flights have already taken place with more planned through the rest of the week. Currently 2,000 French troops have been placed in the country to stop the southern advance of the terrorist group. Continue reading
Mali Extends State of Emergency
The Malian government extended a state of emergency as French forces continued their assault on Islamic extremists trying to overtake the country. Continue reading
Malian and French Armies Recapture Two Cities From Islamists
The French Air Force, according to local officials, has driven Islamist terrorists out of two towns in central Mali following major air strikes. Mali’s army was able to recapture Konna and a combined force took control of Diabaly later in the day. Continue reading
France Increases Troop Strength In Mali Conflict
France has increased its troop strength in Mali as they have officially joined the ground war against Islamic terrorists attempting to overthrow the Malian government.
“The actions of French forces, be it air forces or ground forces, are ongoing,” France’s Defense Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian told reporters. The troops are working beside Malian military forces in the town of Diabaly, about 200 miles north of the Malian capital. Continue reading
Islamic Terrorists Attack Kenyan City
Somalian based al-Qaeda terror affiliate, al-Shabab, killed five people and wounded four others in an attack on a restaurant in Garissa, Kenya. Continue reading
Islamist Militants Occupy Algerian Gas Facility; Take Hostages
A gas facility in Algeria has been attacked and overrun by Islamic terrorists who killed a British man and have taken other foreign workers hostage.
French, British, Norwegian, Japanese and American citizens are part of the hostages being held by the apparently al-Qaeda related group. An al-Qaeda spokesman claiming to represent the group said the terror organization planned the attack. Continue reading
Islamic Terrorist Cell Arrested In UAE
An Islamic terrorist organization has been arrested in the United Arab Emirates allegedly planning attacks on government installations. Continue reading
U.S. Army To Send Troops To Africa
The U.S. Army will be sending small groups of soldiers into as many as 35 African nations starting early next year. The mission of the troops will be to train and equip African troops to fight Islamic extremists on the continent.
However, the troops will also prepare for full-scale U.S. intervention in the region should a situation arise that requires increased military presence. Continue reading