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The Islamic State’s “African Turn”

By nkirkpatrick2 | 03/11/2025 |

The Islamic State Central is increasingly publicizing the achievements of its affiliated African provinces, leading to what the FMSO’s Foreign…

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China Sets Sight on Gabon for Second African Military Base

By Kevin O'Connell | 02/15/2025 | Comments Off on China Sets Sight on Gabon for Second African Military Base

“The visit of the [Chinese] Peace Ark highlights the friendly relations between Gabon and China, and brings glory and well-being…

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China’s Expands Its Influence in Africa Through Economic and Security Cooperation

By nkirkpatrick2 | 02/15/2025 | Comments Off on China’s Expands Its Influence in Africa Through Economic and Security Cooperation

Chinese trade cooperation with Tanzania dates back to 1965, but now not only includes large-scale infrastructure projects, such as bridges,…

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China Sets Sight on Gabon for Second African Military Base

By nkirkpatrick2 | 02/15/2025 | Comments Off on China Sets Sight on Gabon for Second African Military Base

Gabon’s Port Gentil is the country’s second largest city and its airport and seaport will likely increasingly host military and…

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Tuareg Separatist Militants Form an Alliance Against Junta-Led Governments in Mali and Niger

By nkirkpatrick2 | 12/07/2024 | Comments Off on Tuareg Separatist Militants Form an Alliance Against Junta-Led Governments in Mali and Niger

Tuareg ethnonationalist militants who launched the most recent phase of their insurgency in Mali in 2012 are now linking with…

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The China-Africa Cooperation Forum Focuses on Chinese Military Expansion in Africa

By nkirkpatrick2 | 12/06/2024 | Comments Off on The China-Africa Cooperation Forum Focuses on Chinese Military Expansion in Africa

First held in Beijing in 2000, FOCAC has grown significantly over the past two decades and is now the largest…

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West African Joint Task Force’s “Psychological” Approach Sees Increased Boko Haram Defections

By nkirkpatrick2 | 09/11/2024 | Comments Off on West African Joint Task Force’s “Psychological” Approach Sees Increased Boko Haram Defections

Major General Ibrahim Sallau Ali commands the MNJTF and greets officers from contributing states “The success of Operation Nashrul Salam…

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Revisiting Russian “Africa Corps’” Organizational Structure

By nkirkpatrick2 | 09/11/2024 | Comments Off on Revisiting Russian “Africa Corps’” Organizational Structure

Russian Deputy Defence Minister Yunus-Bek Yevkurov (left) is heading the newly formed Africa Corps, which under his leadership is set…

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OE Watch 2024 issue 8

OE Watch Issue 8 2024

By Kevin O'Connell | 08/11/2024 |

China Introduces New Unmanned Systems in Combat Exercises North Korea Previews Hypothetical Negotiating Strategy Russia’s Africa Corps Personnel Redeploy From…

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Russian Military Influence in Mali

M-DIME | Russian Military Influence in Mali

By nkirkpatrick2 | 07/06/2024 |

What tools of national power does Russia use to gain military influence in Mali? In this new report from FMSO’s…

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