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
The Malian government extended a state of emergency as French forces continued their assault on Islamic extremists trying to overtake the country. Continue reading
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 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 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
An Islamic terrorist organization has been arrested in the United Arab Emirates allegedly planning attacks on government installations. Continue reading
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
The UN Security Council has authorized a military force led by African troops to enter Northern Mali in an attempt to remove Islamic extremists who have gained control of that part of the country. Continue reading
Syrian rebels overran opposition at a base 15 miles west of Aleppo. The assault reportedly had been lead by Islamic militants.
The rebels reportedly gained access to anti-aircraft guns and other military weaponry, giving them a significant advantage in the battle for the largest city in the country. Videos posted online showed rebels taking control of a tank. Continue reading
