Archive - Africa of Defcon Alerts Threat Monitor

Rioters In Kenya Break Into Parliament, Set It On Fire After Tax Hike Bill Passed

The riots took place, along with calls for President William Ruto to leave office after a new bill was passed by lawmakers proposing tax hikes.

Jun 25 •

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Donald Standeford

US Begins Withdrawal From Niger Amid Reports Iran Buying 300 Tons Of Uranium From French Mining Company In Niger

French media reported that the uranium Tehran was negotiating to purchase from Niger belonged to the French company Orano.

Jun 9 •

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Donald Standeford

May 2024

US Condemns Attack on an Internally Displaced Persons Camp in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

The attack caused the deaths of at least nine persons and wounded at least 33 others, many of whom were women and children.

May 3 •

April 2024

US Ambassador: UN Security Council Deeply Concerned Over Imminent Offensive By RSF Against El Fasher

The members of the Security Council expressed concern over the growing tensions and military operations around El Fasher, North Darfur in Sudan.

Apr 28 •

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Donald Standeford

January 2024

Two U.S. Navy Sailors missing off the coast of Somalia Declared Dead After 10-Day Search

U.S. Central Command: We regret to announce that after a 10-day exhaustive search, our two missing U.S. Navy SEALs have not been located and their…

Jan 13 •

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Donald Standeford

December 2023

Somalian Ministry of Defense Statement On Operations Against al-Shabaab Terrorist Group

Somalian Ministry of Defense statement on its operations against al-Shabaab terrorist group throughout Somalia.

Dec 25, 2023 •

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Donald Standeford

Somalian, US Forces Kill Senior al-Shabaab Terrorist Leader In Joint Operation

According to the government of Somalia, the country's military carried out a joint operation with U.S. Forces, during which they killed one of the…

Dec 21, 2023 •

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Donald Standeford

November 2023

US/UK: Democratic Republic Of Congo Security Situation/Travel Information

British Government: "We shared concerns over the rising tensions in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the risk that the…

Nov 10, 2023 •

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Donald Standeford

September 2023

U.S. Africa Command, Côte d’Ivoire Armed Forces host the West Africa Logistics Conference in Abidjan

"Regional military forces have an important role in working together to create logistics solutions that are durable, impactful, and lasting."

Sep 19, 2023 •

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Donald Standeford

Over 5,000 Presumed Dead, At Least 10,000 Missing After Floods In Libya

Floods in Libya, North Africa caused by Mediterranean storm Daniel resulted in dams bursting in the city of Derna.

Sep 12, 2023 •

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Donald Standeford

US Moving US Forces Based In Niger Out Of Capital As "Precautionary Measure"

"There is no threat to American troops and no threat of violence on the ground. This is simply a precautionary measure".

Sep 8, 2023 •

Security Alert – U. S. Embassy Libreville, Gabon - Central Africa (Sept 5, 2023)

Borders are now open. The Libreville airport is open for domestic and international flights.

Sep 5, 2023 •

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