China’s increasing influence in Africa poses serious threat to United States: US AFRICOM chief

China’s increasing influence in Africa poses serious threat to United States: US AFRICOM chief

Washington: “China has initiated movements to establish its military base in the African countries from the Atlantic Ocean region. This Chinese military movement poses a threat to the United States. This growing Chinese threat to the US security may not just come from the Pacific Ocean, but also the Atlantic Ocean,” warned Commander of US […]

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US must pay attention to risks posed by China in Africa: US AFRICOM chief

US must pay attention to risks posed by China in Africa: US AFRICOM chief

Washington: General Stephan Townsend, Chief of the US Africa Command, warned that China has expanded its base in Djibouti. Moreover, the Chinese economic and military investments in Africa are on the rise. In this scenario, it is not affordable for the United States to ignore the increasing Chinese threat in Africa. Simultaneously, General Townsend criticised […]

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‘AFRICOM’ draws up plan to counter Chinese and Russian threat in Africa, claims senior US official

‘AFRICOM’ draws up plan to counter Chinese and Russian threat in Africa, claims senior US official

Washington: US AFRICOM fired a salvo of criticism against movements of Russia and China saying ‘China and Russia have not participated in the campaign against the terrorist groups, destroying the future of Africa. You must be aware that these countries are only selling arms and ammunition, to these countries, for profiteering.’ At the same time, […]

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United States warns Mali as it seeks help from Russian mercenaries to fight terrorism

United States warns Mali as it seeks help from Russian mercenaries to fight terrorism

Washington/ Paris: Over the last few years, Mali’s military regime has sought the help of Russian contract soldiers to fight against terrorist outfits. Mali deployed contract soldiers of Wagner company by saying that the French soldiers had failed their mission until now. US AFRICOM Chief General Stephen Townsend imparted its information. However, General Townsend warned […]

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US activates its airbase in Niger, in view of the increasing terror attacks in the Sahel region

US activates its airbase in Niger, in view of the increasing terror attacks in the Sahel region

Niamey: Since the last one year, the region known as the Sahel Sector in Africa has been facing a spate terror attacks. Although the African countries have united to fight the Al Qaeda and IS terrorists, the efforts are falling short. In view of this, the United States has activated its first airbase in Niger, […]

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The growing influence of China-Russia in Africa detrimental to US interests, warns US military officials

The growing influence of China-Russia in Africa detrimental to US interests, warns US military officials

Washington: In July, China hosted its Africa summit that saw the participation of military and diplomatic officials from as many as 50 African countries. Within the next three months following the summit, the Russian city of Sochi will be hosting the first Russia-Africa summit in October involving delegations from 35 African countries reportedly. Senior US […]

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US airstrikes in Somalia kill 52 al-Shabaab militants

US airstrikes in Somalia kill 52 al-Shabaab militants

Mogadishu/Washington: The United States has retaliated against the terror attack in Kenya and the attack on military bases in Somalia by the extremist organization ‘al-Shabaab’. The United States carried out strong attacks on the al-Shabaab bases in Somalia, killing at least 52 terrorists. The US defence department indicated this to be the first major US […]

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62 Al Shabab terrorists killed in the US air attacks in Somalia; second major operation in three months

62 Al Shabab terrorists killed in the US air attacks in Somalia; second major operation in three months

Mogadishu/Washington: 62 terrorists have been killed in the six air attacks carried out by the United States in just 48 hours. This is the second major operation undertaken by the United States against Al Shabab in the last three months. Only last week, the United States restarted its embassy in Somalia. This becomes the first […]

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