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
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
Algerian military forces raided a gas plant that had been overtaken by al-Qaeda related terrorists on Wednesday. The raid came after a day long standoff where the terrorists made various demands for the release of their hostages. Continue reading
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
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
A second European nation has joined the battle against Islamic terrorists attempting to overthrow the Malian government as the UK has begun to transport French troops and supplies via C17 aircraft.
The British have called the move “limited logistical support” with support of the nation’s National Security Council. Defense Minister Andrew Robathan said that he expected operations by the Royal Air Force to last about a week. Continue reading
Nigerian military forces captured a major leader of the Islamic terror group Boko Haram during a Sunday raid.
According to a military statement, Mohammed Zangina was detained in the Government Reserved Area of Maiduguri. Zangina was found to be planning a “deadly attack” against civilians and security personnel of the city. Continue reading
Despite statements from French military officials that Islamic extremists are retreating throughout Mali since French intervention, reporters on the ground say that the government has lost a major city.
The Islamists today in a surprise counter-attack on Malian army forces, took Bamako, about 250 miles from the capital. French defense minister Jean-Yves Le Drian confirmed to BFM television the Malian army was unable to hold their grounds. Continue reading
In a response to the Mali government’s plea for international help in fighting Islamic terrorists trying to take over the country, France has begun a series of air strikes against the extremists. Continue reading
The chairman of the African Union is calling for NATO to send troops to fight Islamic extremists who have taken control of northern Mali.
Thomas Boni Yaya is calling for intervention in the country similar to how NATO placed troops in Afghanistan in the removal of the Taliban. Yaya classified the situation as an “international question” similar to the Taliban’s control of Afghanistan. Continue reading
