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Yemen’s rebels criticize new, US-led task force in Red Sea

The new task force aims to target those smuggling coal, drugs, weapons and people in the Red Sea, according to Vice Adm. Brad Cooper.

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Vehicles of the "Tripoli Brigade," a militia loyal to the UN-recognized Government of National Accord (GNA), parade through the Martyrs' Square at the center of the GNA-held Libyan capital Tripoli on July 10, 2020

US Africa Command: Russian mercenaries planted land mines in Libya

The U.S. Africa Command said verified photographic evidence shows “indiscriminately placed booby traps and minefields” around the outskirts of Tripoli and all the way east toward the strategic coastal city of Sirte since mid-June.

2 years ago

Sudan appoints new defense chief amid tensions with Ethiopia

The swearing-in came amid tensions with neighboring Ethiopia over a cross-border attack allegedly conducted by a militia backed by Ethiopia’s military.

Iraqi military says 2 rockets hit Baghdad’s Green Zone

The attack came as the U.S.-led coalition pulled out of a second base elsewhere in Iraq, in line with a planned drawdown.

Sudanese defense minister dies of heart attack, say officials

Sudan’s defense minister, Gen. Gamal al-Din Omar, died Wednesday of a heart attack while on an official visit to neighboring South Sudan, Sudanese military and government officials said. He was 60.

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Al-Qaida in Yemen claims deadly shooting at Florida’s Naval Air Station Pensacola

Al-Qaida’s branch in Yemen claimed responsibility Sunday for last year’s deadly shooting at the Naval Air Station Pensacola by an aviation student from Saudi Arabia.

An MQ-9 Reaper flies over the Nevada Test and Training Range, July 15, 2019.

Libyan officials say American military drone shot down by mistake

Libyan forces trying to seize Tripoli shot down a U.S. military drone over the capital by mistake last week, officials said Monday.

American military loses drone over Libyan capital

The U.S. military said Friday it lost an unmanned drone aircraft over the Libyan capital, Tripoli, where rival armed groups have been fighting for control of the city for months.

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US: Egypt could face sanctions if it purchases Russian fighter jets

A senior U.S. official warned Egypt on Monday that if it purchases Russian fighter jets it risks American sanctions.

US withdraws troops from Libya amid rival militias fighting near capital

The United States said Sunday it has temporarily withdrawn some of its forces from Libya due to “security conditions on the ground,” as a Libyan military commander’s forces advanced toward the capital, Tripoli, clashing with rival militias.

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