<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:googleplay="http://www.google.com/schemas/play-podcasts/1.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[The Standeford Journal - News, Intel Analysis: Africa]]></title><description><![CDATA[News and intel on Africa]]></description><link>https://www.ssj.news/s/africa</link><image><url>https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!BmwI!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F95254244-5298-44cb-b586-303098f38c86_199x199.png</url><title>The Standeford Journal - News, Intel Analysis: Africa</title><link>https://www.ssj.news/s/africa</link></image><generator>Substack</generator><lastBuildDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 09:52:04 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.ssj.news/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><copyright><![CDATA[Donald Standeford]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><webMaster><![CDATA[donald@ssj.news]]></webMaster><itunes:owner><itunes:email><![CDATA[donald@ssj.news]]></itunes:email><itunes:name><![CDATA[Donald Standeford]]></itunes:name></itunes:owner><itunes:author><![CDATA[Donald Standeford]]></itunes:author><googleplay:owner><![CDATA[donald@ssj.news]]></googleplay:owner><googleplay:email><![CDATA[donald@ssj.news]]></googleplay:email><googleplay:author><![CDATA[Donald Standeford]]></googleplay:author><itunes:block><![CDATA[Yes]]></itunes:block><item><title><![CDATA[ISWAP Suicide Attack on Nigerian Army Position in Borno State's Timbuktu Triangle]]></title><description><![CDATA[The group claimed responsibility through propaganda channels, reporting 20 soldiers killed or wounded. Nigerian military sources confirmed heavy fighting but did not specify casualties.]]></description><link>https://www.ssj.news/p/iswap-suicide-attack-on-nigerian</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.ssj.news/p/iswap-suicide-attack-on-nigerian</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Donald Standeford]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 24 Jan 2026 17:14:56 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!wj5v!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F9e55b09e-e2c1-465d-be19-c082886798bd_460x306.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>NIGERIA &#8212; Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) conducted a suicide attack on a Nigerian Army position in the Timbuktu Triangle area of Borno State on January 22.</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" 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story&quot;,&quot;showBylines&quot;:true,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;lg&quot;,&quot;isEditorNode&quot;:true,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Persecution of Christians in Nigeria: U.S. Designation as Country of Particular Concern and Potential US Military Action&quot;,&quot;publishedBylines&quot;:[{&quot;id&quot;:147432774,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;Donald Standeford&quot;,&quot;bio&quot;:&quot;Founder of The Standeford Journal. 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Nigerian military sources confirmed heavy fighting but did not specify casualties.</p><p>The Timbuktu Triangle, located near Lake Chad, serves as a strategic area for insurgent operations due to its proximity to borders with Chad and Niger. ISWAP has utilized suicide tactics in this region to target military assets. Security forces responded with reinforcements to secure the site.</p><p>The United Arab Emirates Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned the attack on January 23, 2026, rejecting terrorism and expressing condolences. This diplomatic response reflects international concern over persistent instability in northeastern Nigeria.</p><p>On the same day as the attack, the U.S.-Nigeria Joint Working Group convened its inaugural session in Abuja. The meeting addressed Nigeria&#8217;s designation as a Country of Particular Concern under the International Religious Freedom Act. Participants discussed violence against vulnerable populations.</p><p>The group emphasized accountability for perpetrators and enhanced counter-terrorism measures. Commitments included operational collaboration and technology sharing to bolster security.</p><p>The Nigerian delegation comprised officials from ten ministries, led by National Security Adviser Mallam Nuhu Ribadu. The U.S. side was represented by Under Secretary of State Allison Hooker and eight federal agencies.</p><p>The session reaffirmed bilateral ties based on shared values. The next meeting is set for the United States at a later date.</p><p>Recent military actions in Borno State include Nigerian airstrikes on January 19 targeting militants and killing scores. Troops also repelled attacks on January 17 in Borno and Adamawa states.</p>
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   ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. Counter-terrorism Campaign Intensifies with December Airstrikes Targeting ISIS and al-Shabaab Across African Regions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Throughout 2025, Nigeria experienced multiple incidents of violence targeting Christian communities, with thousands reported killed in various attacks across its regions.]]></description><link>https://www.ssj.news/p/us-counter-terrorism-campaign-intensifies</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.ssj.news/p/us-counter-terrorism-campaign-intensifies</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Donald Standeford]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 26 Dec 2025 06:02:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Xe9D!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F6cb801d0-f667-40f3-bd48-02bc7ca95279_766x578.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>HORN OF AFRICA AND WEST AFRICA &#8212; In December 2025, U.S. military operations ramped up against terrorist groups in Africa, executing over a dozen airstrikes against ISIS and al-Shabaab in Somalia and Nigeria.</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Xe9D!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F6cb801d0-f667-40f3-bd48-02bc7ca95279_766x578.png" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Xe9D!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F6cb801d0-f667-40f3-bd48-02bc7ca95279_766x578.png 424w, 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President Donald J. Trump highlighted this action in a statement linking it to ongoing ISIS violence against Christians in Nigeria.</p><div class="native-video-embed" data-component-name="VideoPlaceholder" data-attrs="{&quot;mediaUploadId&quot;:&quot;3b31a50c-ffaf-45c6-a968-d8eea1dd58de&quot;,&quot;duration&quot;:null}"></div><p>Somali government collaboration underpinned the Somalia strikes, concentrating on degrading capabilities in isolated areas like the Golis Mountains. Nigeria&#8217;s Ministry of Foreign Affairs endorsed the joint effort, stressing intelligence sharing and precision targeting while upholding sovereignty and civilian protection.</p><p>This surge in activity underscores U.S. commitment to disrupting decentralized threats, with strikes clustering in Somalia&#8217;s northeast and extending to West Africa.</p><p>Resource scarcities and economic strains in Nigeria&#8217;s northwest and Somalia&#8217;s interiors fuel militant growth, compounded by environmental pressures. Global analyses project continued instability unless addressed through sustained international cooperation.</p><h4>Chronological Overview of U.S. Airstrikes in Africa This Month</h4><p>U.S. Africa Command undertook 11 airstrikes in Somalia and one in Nigeria, all aligned with host nation governments. Emphasis fell on remote terrorist havens, with no reported civilian harm and restricted details for security. 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km southeast of Bossaso, Somalia: Multiple terrorists targeted; assessments ongoing.</p></li><li><p>December 18 - al-Shabaab in Nuur Dugle, 215 km northeast of Mogadishu, Somalia: Operation executed; no harm to civilians reported.</p></li><li><p>December 17 - al-Shabaab in Araare, 50 km northeast of Kismayo, Somalia: Militants struck; details limited.</p></li><li><p>December 15-16 - ISIS-Somalia in Golis Mountains, 70 km southeast of Bossaso, Somalia: Series of strikes; threat diminished.</p></li><li><p>December 15 - al-Shabaab 50 km northeast of Kismayo, Somalia: Confirmed hit; no casualty data.</p></li><li><p>December 14 - al-Shabaab in Kobon, Somalia: Capabilities impacted; security preserved.</p></li><li><p>December 3 - al-Shabaab in Kismayo, Somalia: Terrorists addressed; no specifics on outcomes.</p></li><li><p>December 1 - ISIS-Somalia in Golis Mountains, 60 km southeast of Bossaso, Somalia: Multiple actions; assessments verify effects.</p></li></ul><h4>President Donald J. Trump&#8217;s Announcement on the Nigeria Operation</h4><p>President Donald J. Trump&#8217;s post outlines the Nigeria strike against ISIS involved in Christian attacks. It notes prior warnings and Department of War execution, underscoring U.S. resolve against radical Islamic terrorism with a military blessing and holiday message.</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ol2t!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ffdb50061-1568-4fcf-b948-8fa210da2c1e_1440x1800.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ol2t!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ffdb50061-1568-4fcf-b948-8fa210da2c1e_1440x1800.jpeg 424w, 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It echoes earlier U.S. positions on persecution in Nigeria. The Department of War amplified the statement, affirming its operational context.</p><h4>Patterns of Violence in Nigeria Against Christians, Women, and Children</h4><p>Global Christian Relief documents over 50,000 Christian deaths in central Nigeria from intensifying assaults beyond northern zones.</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ZVdb!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F88f0d0e2-31f7-4bd0-a0b1-dad246884e15_820x842.png" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ZVdb!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F88f0d0e2-31f7-4bd0-a0b1-dad246884e15_820x842.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ZVdb!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F88f0d0e2-31f7-4bd0-a0b1-dad246884e15_820x842.png 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ZVdb!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F88f0d0e2-31f7-4bd0-a0b1-dad246884e15_820x842.png 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ZVdb!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F88f0d0e2-31f7-4bd0-a0b1-dad246884e15_820x842.png 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ZVdb!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F88f0d0e2-31f7-4bd0-a0b1-dad246884e15_820x842.png" width="820" height="842" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/88f0d0e2-31f7-4bd0-a0b1-dad246884e15_820x842.png&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:842,&quot;width&quot;:820,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:null,&quot;alt&quot;:null,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:null,&quot;href&quot;:null,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:true,&quot;topImage&quot;:false,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:null,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ZVdb!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F88f0d0e2-31f7-4bd0-a0b1-dad246884e15_820x842.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ZVdb!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F88f0d0e2-31f7-4bd0-a0b1-dad246884e15_820x842.png 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ZVdb!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F88f0d0e2-31f7-4bd0-a0b1-dad246884e15_820x842.png 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ZVdb!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F88f0d0e2-31f7-4bd0-a0b1-dad246884e15_820x842.png 1456w" sizes="100vw" loading="lazy"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg role="img" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><title></title><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><p>Open Doors reports lethal attacks on believers, especially males, and abductions with violence against females. Aid to the Church in Need logs at least 212 Catholic priest kidnappings from 2015 to 2025, signaling enduring patterns. <a href="https://Persecution.org">Persecution.org</a> highlights heightened risks during 2025&#8217;s Christmas, following a year of alerts.</p><p>Benue State saw a December 22 incident killing at least 20 Christians after unheeded warnings. Opinio Juris records over 200 fatalities there in June 2025 amid Middle Belt conflicts. Catholic Culture notes 47 Christians slain in Benue on January 24, a priest&#8217;s murder on January 2, and early January nun abductions with release.</p><p>November&#8217;s St. Mary&#8217;s Catholic School abduction in northwest Nigeria involved 303 children and 12 teachers. Such events follow trends of seizures and killings, often with sexual assaults. Economic hardships and resource rivalries boost militant enlistment. The Sokoto action counters these northwest threats.</p><h4>U.S. Strategic Stance on African Threats</h4><p>U.S. Department of State labels ISIS-West Africa and al-Shabaab as terrorist entities under continuous scrutiny. December 2025 Executive Order 13224 updates bolster counter-terrorism without direct Nigeria references beyond the strike.</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!25dp!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F3e21ea45-c16b-4208-8e5a-ddc2ebff7fa0_988x1866.png" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!25dp!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F3e21ea45-c16b-4208-8e5a-ddc2ebff7fa0_988x1866.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!25dp!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F3e21ea45-c16b-4208-8e5a-ddc2ebff7fa0_988x1866.png 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European Union Naval Force Operation Atalanta intervened swiftly]]></description><link>https://www.ssj.news/p/somali-pirates-utilize-iranian-hijacked</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.ssj.news/p/somali-pirates-utilize-iranian-hijacked</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Donald Standeford]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 08 Nov 2025 17:09:41 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!zcyR!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ffbdc873d-b798-41b3-86c4-e4aa25ec715a_1600x900.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>INDIAN OCEAN &#8212; Somali pirates boarded the Malta-flagged chemical and oil products tanker Hellas Aphrodite on November 6, approximately 560 nautical miles southeast of Eyl in Somalia, utilizing an Iranian-flagged hijacked dhow as a mothership to launch the assault.</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 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class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!JnVO!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fe7836df7-ae73-47b8-a59c-f431c9b8221d_820x626.png" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!JnVO!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fe7836df7-ae73-47b8-a59c-f431c9b8221d_820x626.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!JnVO!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fe7836df7-ae73-47b8-a59c-f431c9b8221d_820x626.png 848w, 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Atlanta</figcaption></figure></div><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!-sIP!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ff1dc34f7-9df8-467b-82db-e4dfe381023c_820x461.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!-sIP!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ff1dc34f7-9df8-467b-82db-e4dfe381023c_820x461.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!-sIP!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ff1dc34f7-9df8-467b-82db-e4dfe381023c_820x461.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!-sIP!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ff1dc34f7-9df8-467b-82db-e4dfe381023c_820x461.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!-sIP!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ff1dc34f7-9df8-467b-82db-e4dfe381023c_820x461.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!-sIP!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ff1dc34f7-9df8-467b-82db-e4dfe381023c_820x461.jpeg" width="820" height="461" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/f1dc34f7-9df8-467b-82db-e4dfe381023c_820x461.jpeg&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:461,&quot;width&quot;:820,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:null,&quot;alt&quot;:null,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:null,&quot;href&quot;:null,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:true,&quot;topImage&quot;:false,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:null,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!-sIP!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ff1dc34f7-9df8-467b-82db-e4dfe381023c_820x461.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!-sIP!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ff1dc34f7-9df8-467b-82db-e4dfe381023c_820x461.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!-sIP!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ff1dc34f7-9df8-467b-82db-e4dfe381023c_820x461.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!-sIP!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ff1dc34f7-9df8-467b-82db-e4dfe381023c_820x461.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw" loading="lazy"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg role="img" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><title></title><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a><figcaption class="image-caption">Photos/Statements: Credit: EUNAVFOR Op. ATALANTA</figcaption></figure></div><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.ssj.news/leaderboard?&amp;utm_source=post&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Refer a friend&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://www.ssj.news/leaderboard?&amp;utm_source=post"><span>Refer a friend</span></a></p><p>All 24 crew members retreated to the citadel and remained safe throughout the event. European Union Naval Force Operation Atalanta intervened swiftly, with Spanish special forces from the frigate Victoria securing the tanker on November 7. The vessel resumed its journey under escort after the pirates departed.</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!gh6A!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd70c4c0a-ea28-495a-b63a-d2fc1fdddb1b_820x1093.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!gh6A!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd70c4c0a-ea28-495a-b63a-d2fc1fdddb1b_820x1093.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!gh6A!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd70c4c0a-ea28-495a-b63a-d2fc1fdddb1b_820x1093.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!gh6A!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd70c4c0a-ea28-495a-b63a-d2fc1fdddb1b_820x1093.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!gh6A!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd70c4c0a-ea28-495a-b63a-d2fc1fdddb1b_820x1093.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!gh6A!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd70c4c0a-ea28-495a-b63a-d2fc1fdddb1b_820x1093.jpeg" width="820" height="1093" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/d70c4c0a-ea28-495a-b63a-d2fc1fdddb1b_820x1093.jpeg&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:1093,&quot;width&quot;:820,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:null,&quot;alt&quot;:null,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:null,&quot;href&quot;:null,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:true,&quot;topImage&quot;:false,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:null,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!gh6A!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd70c4c0a-ea28-495a-b63a-d2fc1fdddb1b_820x1093.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!gh6A!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd70c4c0a-ea28-495a-b63a-d2fc1fdddb1b_820x1093.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!gh6A!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd70c4c0a-ea28-495a-b63a-d2fc1fdddb1b_820x1093.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!gh6A!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd70c4c0a-ea28-495a-b63a-d2fc1fdddb1b_820x1093.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw" loading="lazy"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg role="img" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><title></title><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a><figcaption class="image-caption">Photos/Statements: Credit: EUNAVFOR Op. ATALANTA</figcaption></figure></div><p>This boarding represents the first successful seizure of a commercial vessel by Somali pirates since May 2024, signaling a resurgence in such operations despite a broader decline since 2012.</p><p>The mothership, identified as the Iranian-flagged dhow Issamohamadi with MMSI 422368700, had been hijacked in recent weeks and linked to multiple suspicious approaches off the Somali coast prior to the attack.</p><p>This enabled the pirates to conduct operations far offshore, extending beyond traditional coastal ranges. Following the incident, joint naval efforts continued to locate and intercept the dhow. The Hellas Aphrodite, constructed in 2016 with IMO number 9722766 and gross tonnage of 29,410, did not carry an armed security team, a common vulnerability in high-risk areas.</p><p>Operation Atalanta&#8217;s mandate, extended through 2026 by the European Council, emphasizes deterrence through patrols, convoy escorts, and rapid response in the Western Indian Ocean and Red Sea. Maritime assessments indicate that pirate action groups increasingly repurpose captured vessels to sustain extended activities.</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!s88E!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fec8aa9e4-a7de-4ca8-a53b-cdbde0c771ed_820x1093.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!s88E!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fec8aa9e4-a7de-4ca8-a53b-cdbde0c771ed_820x1093.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!s88E!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fec8aa9e4-a7de-4ca8-a53b-cdbde0c771ed_820x1093.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!s88E!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fec8aa9e4-a7de-4ca8-a53b-cdbde0c771ed_820x1093.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!s88E!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fec8aa9e4-a7de-4ca8-a53b-cdbde0c771ed_820x1093.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!s88E!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fec8aa9e4-a7de-4ca8-a53b-cdbde0c771ed_820x1093.jpeg" width="820" height="1093" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/ec8aa9e4-a7de-4ca8-a53b-cdbde0c771ed_820x1093.jpeg&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:1093,&quot;width&quot;:820,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:null,&quot;alt&quot;:null,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:null,&quot;href&quot;:null,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:true,&quot;topImage&quot;:false,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:null,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!s88E!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fec8aa9e4-a7de-4ca8-a53b-cdbde0c771ed_820x1093.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!s88E!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fec8aa9e4-a7de-4ca8-a53b-cdbde0c771ed_820x1093.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!s88E!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fec8aa9e4-a7de-4ca8-a53b-cdbde0c771ed_820x1093.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!s88E!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fec8aa9e4-a7de-4ca8-a53b-cdbde0c771ed_820x1093.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw" loading="lazy"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg role="img" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><title></title><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a><figcaption class="image-caption">Photos/Statements: Credit: EUNAVFOR Op. ATALANTA</figcaption></figure></div><p>Visual records from Operation Atalanta show the frigate Victoria positioned alongside the tanker during the escort, with monitoring conducted via Tecnobit systems. The multinational crew was confirmed unharmed by operator Latsco Marine Management.</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ppO-!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F3d0efd2a-e6d0-4208-ab42-a8ecf7a5221a_820x1458.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ppO-!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F3d0efd2a-e6d0-4208-ab42-a8ecf7a5221a_820x1458.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ppO-!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F3d0efd2a-e6d0-4208-ab42-a8ecf7a5221a_820x1458.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ppO-!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F3d0efd2a-e6d0-4208-ab42-a8ecf7a5221a_820x1458.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ppO-!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F3d0efd2a-e6d0-4208-ab42-a8ecf7a5221a_820x1458.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ppO-!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F3d0efd2a-e6d0-4208-ab42-a8ecf7a5221a_820x1458.jpeg" width="820" height="1458" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/3d0efd2a-e6d0-4208-ab42-a8ecf7a5221a_820x1458.jpeg&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:1458,&quot;width&quot;:820,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:null,&quot;alt&quot;:null,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:null,&quot;href&quot;:null,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:true,&quot;topImage&quot;:false,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:null,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ppO-!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F3d0efd2a-e6d0-4208-ab42-a8ecf7a5221a_820x1458.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ppO-!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F3d0efd2a-e6d0-4208-ab42-a8ecf7a5221a_820x1458.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ppO-!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F3d0efd2a-e6d0-4208-ab42-a8ecf7a5221a_820x1458.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ppO-!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F3d0efd2a-e6d0-4208-ab42-a8ecf7a5221a_820x1458.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw" loading="lazy"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg role="img" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><title></title><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a><figcaption class="image-caption">Photos/Statements: Credit: EUNAVFOR Op. ATALANTA</figcaption></figure></div><p>A subsequent suspicious approach occurred on November 7, where a small craft targeted another vessel before returning to the same mothership. Since November 2023, over 20 fishing vessels and four commercial ships have been hijacked, contributing to this escalation.</p><p>Coalition forces, including the Combined Maritime Forces, coordinate intelligence to dismantle networks, while economic conditions in Somalia drive recruitment into piracy.</p><h3>Recent Related Incidents, Analysis, Details:</h3>
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   ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Persecution of Christians in Nigeria: U.S. Designation as Country of Particular Concern and Potential US Military Action]]></title><description><![CDATA[There were over 7,000 Christian fatalities in the initial eight months of 2025, positioning Nigeria as a primary location for such incidents worldwide.]]></description><link>https://www.ssj.news/p/persecution-of-christians-in-nigeria</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.ssj.news/p/persecution-of-christians-in-nigeria</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Donald Standeford]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2025 12:43:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ACHN!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd75eb9ba-f34d-4d4a-8c76-e701ecc2b2b1_789x480.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>AFRICA &#8212; On October 31, the United States designated Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern in response to ongoing religious violence affecting Christians in northern and Middle Belt areas.</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ACHN!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd75eb9ba-f34d-4d4a-8c76-e701ecc2b2b1_789x480.png" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ACHN!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd75eb9ba-f34d-4d4a-8c76-e701ecc2b2b1_789x480.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ACHN!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd75eb9ba-f34d-4d4a-8c76-e701ecc2b2b1_789x480.png 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Security forces conducted a nighttime raid in the Hiraan region, neutralizing seven Al-Shabaab fighters.</p><p>Somalia&#8217;s Defense Minister Ahmed Moallim Fiqi visited Awdheegle on October 19 to assess security and humanitarian conditions. U.S. involvement supports regional stability through targeted strikes.</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!62ux!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fc551ddcb-1753-4607-b78d-eb1f70a56cbd_820x547.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!62ux!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fc551ddcb-1753-4607-b78d-eb1f70a56cbd_820x547.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!62ux!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fc551ddcb-1753-4607-b78d-eb1f70a56cbd_820x547.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!62ux!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fc551ddcb-1753-4607-b78d-eb1f70a56cbd_820x547.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!62ux!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fc551ddcb-1753-4607-b78d-eb1f70a56cbd_820x547.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!62ux!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fc551ddcb-1753-4607-b78d-eb1f70a56cbd_820x547.jpeg" width="820" height="547" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/c551ddcb-1753-4607-b78d-eb1f70a56cbd_820x547.jpeg&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:547,&quot;width&quot;:820,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:null,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:null,&quot;href&quot;:null,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:true,&quot;topImage&quot;:false,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:null,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" title="" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!62ux!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fc551ddcb-1753-4607-b78d-eb1f70a56cbd_820x547.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!62ux!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fc551ddcb-1753-4607-b78d-eb1f70a56cbd_820x547.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!62ux!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fc551ddcb-1753-4607-b78d-eb1f70a56cbd_820x547.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!62ux!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fc551ddcb-1753-4607-b78d-eb1f70a56cbd_820x547.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw" loading="lazy"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg role="img" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><title></title><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><p>The Federal Government of Somalia condemned a faction&#8217;s attempt to seize the Warta Nabadda Police Station on September 24, with officials emphasizing compliance with constitutional and legal frameworks.</p><p>AFRICOM&#8217;s deputy commander also visited Libya on October 14, announcing participation in Exercise Flintlock 2026. 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Somali military operations continue to target the group&#8217;s infrastructure, with allies providing essential logistical support. Protecting civilian areas remains a priority, and joint initiatives adapt to evolving insurgent tactics.</p><h3>U.S. Airstrikes in Somalia During October</h3>
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   ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drone Attacks Strike Khartoum International Airport Ahead of Planned Reopening]]></title><description><![CDATA[Security sources stated that multiple suicide drones targeted the airport at dawn, and ground-based defenses successfully intercepted them.]]></description><link>https://www.ssj.news/p/drone-attacks-strike-khartoum-international</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.ssj.news/p/drone-attacks-strike-khartoum-international</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Donald Standeford]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 21 Oct 2025 19:12:56 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!FQtc!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F3cee62e9-42e4-4478-8fcc-b7f08a01e837_1200x801.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>AFRICA &#8212; Explosions occurred near Khartoum International Airport early on October 21, while witnesses reported sounds of drones and blasts in several districts. Security sources indicated that anti-aircraft systems intercepted multiple drones, resulting in minor injuries to maintenance workers and a civil defense officer.</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!FQtc!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F3cee62e9-42e4-4478-8fcc-b7f08a01e837_1200x801.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!FQtc!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F3cee62e9-42e4-4478-8fcc-b7f08a01e837_1200x801.jpeg 424w, 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Similar attacks targeted army bases in northwest Khartoum on previous days, marking the third such event in a week. Limited losses were reported, with no major damage confirmed.</p><h3>Incident Details</h3>
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   ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[At Least 50 Killed in ADF Rebel Attack in Eastern Congo, with Reports Varying Up to Over 80]]></title><description><![CDATA[The incident reflects ongoing violence in the mineral-rich eastern region, where multiple militias compete for control.]]></description><link>https://www.ssj.news/p/at-least-50-killed-in-adf-rebel-attack</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.ssj.news/p/at-least-50-killed-in-adf-rebel-attack</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Donald Standeford]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 09 Sep 2025 10:05:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!mQfn!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F8661785d-0d83-40e8-b987-c8c149f96d93_739x759.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>EASTERN CONGO &#8212; At least 50 people were killed in an overnight attack by the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) in the Ntoyo village, 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Most victims were killed with machetes, according to local administrators. Search operations continued for missing individuals, with the death toll potentially rising.</p>
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   ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Double Jihadist Attacks Kill 10 Nigerien Soldiers Near Burkina Faso Border]]></title><description><![CDATA[The attacks occurred in a region known for its vulnerability to jihadist violence, particularly from groups linked to Al-Qaeda and Islamic State, underscoring ongoing security challenges.]]></description><link>https://www.ssj.news/p/soldiers-from-the-322nd-parachute</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.ssj.news/p/soldiers-from-the-322nd-parachute</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Donald Standeford]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 06 Jul 2025 03:01:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!nFC4!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F8b2709a6-5d6c-408e-9d29-611ff105a523_2100x1500.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>NIAMEY, Niger &#8212; On July 4, 2025, two simultaneous attacks by suspected jihadists in the Gotheye department near Niger&#8217;s western border with Burkina Faso resulted in the deaths of ten Nigerien soldiers and injuries to fifteen others.</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!nFC4!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F8b2709a6-5d6c-408e-9d29-611ff105a523_2100x1500.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!nFC4!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F8b2709a6-5d6c-408e-9d29-611ff105a523_2100x1500.jpeg 424w, 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In response, security forces neutralized forty-one attackers and recovered ten motorcycles while destroying an additional ten.</p><p>The attacks occurred in a region known for its vulnerability to jihadist violence, particularly from groups linked to Al-Qaeda and Islamic State, underscoring the ongoing security challenges faced by Niger under its military junta.</p><h4>Key Points</h4><ul><li><p><strong>Casualties and Response:</strong> On July 4, 2025, ten Nigerian soldiers were killed and fifteen wounded in twin jihadist attacks, with forty-one attackers killed by security forces.</p></li><li><p><strong>Location:</strong> The attacks took place in Bouloundjounga and Samira, Gotheye department, near Niger&#8217;s border with Burkina Faso and Mali.</p></li><li><p><strong>Context:</strong> The incident aligns with a decade-long pattern of violence by jihadist groups in the Sahel, targeting military and economic assets.</p></li></ul><h4>Incident Overview</h4>
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   ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Global Powers' Strategic Interests in Africa: A Comprehensive Analysis]]></title><description><![CDATA[This report examines each country&#8217;s stated and inferred objectives, what Africa offers, and the implications for African sovereignty and development.]]></description><link>https://www.ssj.news/p/global-powers-strategic-interests</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.ssj.news/p/global-powers-strategic-interests</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Donald Standeford]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2025 23:24:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Pbv_!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fad576949-f240-441b-872d-1e66438228b8_1280x853.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>AFRICA &#8212; Global powers, including China, the United States, the European Union, Russia, India, Japan, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and Saudi Arabia, have intensified their engagement with Africa, driven by the continent&#8217;s vast natural resources, strategic geographical locations, and burgeoning consumer markets.</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Pbv_!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fad576949-f240-441b-872d-1e66438228b8_1280x853.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Pbv_!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fad576949-f240-441b-872d-1e66438228b8_1280x853.jpeg 424w, 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The European Commission highlighted trade partnerships, while Russia&#8217;s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has emphasized military cooperation.</p><p>These engagements, often framed as mutually beneficial, reveal underlying motives such as securing critical resources, expanding geopolitical influence, eliminating regional terror cells, and countering rival powers.</p><p>This report examines each country&#8217;s stated and inferred objectives, what Africa offers, and the implications for African sovereignty and development.</p><h3>Africa&#8217;s Natural Resources and World Percentage Shares</h3><p>Africa is endowed with a significant portion of the world&#8217;s natural resources, including minerals, hydrocarbons, arable land, and renewable resources. According to the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP), Africa holds approximately 30% of the world&#8217;s mineral reserves, encompassing critical materials like cobalt and platinum.</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Fi-p!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F5f38999d-968b-4f62-8920-0e319aa68a78_820x996.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Fi-p!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F5f38999d-968b-4f62-8920-0e319aa68a78_820x996.jpeg 424w, 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Furthermore, the African Development Bank (AfDB) reports that Africa possesses around 65% of the world&#8217;s uncultivated arable land, offering vast agricultural potential (AfDB, 2023).</p><p>The following list provides verified estimates of key resources and their approximate share of global reserves or production:</p><ul><li><p><strong>Mineral Reserves (Overall):</strong> Africa holds approximately 30% of the world&#8217;s mineral reserves. This includes a diverse range of minerals critical for industrial and technological applications, such as cobalt, platinum, and diamonds.</p></li><li><p><strong>Gold:</strong> Africa accounts for about 40% of global gold reserves and produced approximately 680.3 metric tons in 2021, representing roughly 22% of global output. South Africa is the continent&#8217;s largest producer, followed by Ghana, Mali, and Tanzania.</p></li><li><p><strong>Diamonds:</strong> Africa produces around 65% of the world&#8217;s diamonds by value and holds approximately 33% of global diamond reserves. The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is the largest industrial diamond producer, followed by Botswana and South Africa.</p></li><li><p><strong>Cobalt:</strong> Africa, primarily the DRC, holds about 70% of the world&#8217;s cobalt reserves and accounts for approximately 71% of global production. Cobalt is critical for batteries in electric vehicles and electronics.</p></li><li><p><strong>Platinum Group Metals (PGMs):</strong> Africa, led by South Africa, possesses up to 90% of the world&#8217;s platinum reserves and produces approximately 92% of global platinum. PGMs are essential for catalytic converters and fuel cells.</p></li><li><p><strong>Chromium:</strong> Africa holds around 90% of the world&#8217;s chromium reserves, with South Africa being a leading producer, contributing approximately 60% of global chromium output. Chromium is vital for stainless steel production.</p></li><li><p><strong>Manganese:</strong> Africa accounts for about 49% of global manganese production and holds significant reserves, particularly in South Africa and Gabon. Manganese is used in steelmaking and batteries.</p></li><li><p><strong>Copper:</strong> Africa holds approximately 5% of the world&#8217;s copper reserves but produces about 12% of global output, with the DRC and Zambia as key producers. Copper is essential for electrical wiring and renewable energy technologies.</p></li><li><p><strong>Uranium:</strong> Africa possesses some of the largest uranium reserves globally, with countries like Namibia and Niger contributing significantly. The continent accounts for about 17% of global uranium production.</p></li><li><p><strong>Bauxite:</strong> Africa holds around 24% of global bauxite reserves, primarily in Guinea, which is a major exporter. Bauxite is the primary source of aluminum.</p></li><li><p><strong>Phosphates:</strong> Africa produces approximately 79% of the world&#8217;s phosphates, with Morocco and Tunisia as leading producers. Phosphates are critical for fertilizers.</p></li><li><p><strong>Oil:</strong> Africa holds about 12% of the world&#8217;s oil reserves and produced approximately 8 million barrels per day in 2023, accounting for roughly 10% of global production. Nigeria, Angola, Algeria, Libya, and Egypt are the largest producers.</p></li><li><p><strong>Natural Gas:</strong> Africa accounts for 8% of the world&#8217;s natural gas reserves and produced about 6.45% of global output in 2007, with production doubling since 2000. Nigeria, Algeria, and Egypt are major producers.</p></li><li><p><strong>Tantalum:</strong> The DRC and Rwanda together produce about 50% of the world&#8217;s tantalum, a key component in electronics like smartphones and laptops.</p></li><li><p><strong>Arable Land:</strong> Africa holds approximately 65% of the world&#8217;s uncultivated arable land, totaling about 200 million hectares. This represents a significant opportunity for agricultural development.</p></li><li><p><strong>Renewable Freshwater Resources:</strong> Africa accounts for about 10% of the planet&#8217;s internal renewable freshwater resources, though it uses only 2% of its renewable water resources compared to a global average of 5%.</p></li><li><p><strong>Forests and Timber:</strong> Africa hosts about 33% of the world&#8217;s CO2-storing tropical rainforests, with the Congo Basin being a major global carbon sink. Timber and forest products are significant for local economies and global trade.</p></li><li><p><strong>Solar Energy Potential:</strong> Africa has 60% of the world&#8217;s best solar resources but only 1% of global solar generation capacity, offering immense potential for renewable energy development, particularly in the Sahel and Sahara regions.</p></li></ul><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Turj!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F77dd0185-3471-4ef1-bb3b-129e03a37f11_820x1043.webp" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" 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Information.</p><p>Concurrently, Somalia advanced diplomatic ties with Turkey and Egypt and launched infrastructure projects, including the NIRA Center in Las Anod and a Starlink internet license, to enhance governance and connectivity.</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!lMZn!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fee94a29e-499f-4a42-846f-f6d11ede9b33_612x1034.png" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!lMZn!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fee94a29e-499f-4a42-846f-f6d11ede9b33_612x1034.png 424w, 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Despite successes, the persistence of fleeing militants highlights ongoing challenges in achieving lasting stability.</p><ul><li><p>April 16, 2025 &#8211; Buulo Doon, Lower Shabelle Region: The SNA&#8217;s elite Danab Commandos eliminated several Al-Shabaab militants and seized AK-47 rifles. Local residents warmly welcomed the troops, per the Somalian Ministry of Defense (MoD-Somalia, April 16, 2025).</p></li><li><p>April 17, 2025 &#8211; Burajeedka, near Deynunay: The SNA executed an intelligence-led assault, killing 18 Al-Shabaab militants and seizing weapons and military gear, as reported by the Somalian Ministry of Defense (MoD-Somalia, April 17, 2025).</p></li><li><p>April 17, 2025 &#8211; Aadan Yabaal, Middle Shabelle Region: The SNA, backed by international partners, conducted a precision airstrike on Al-Shabaab positions, eliminating 12 terrorists, including senior leaders, with no civilian casualties reported, according to the Somalian Ministry of Information (MoI-Somalia, April 17, 2025).</p></li><li><p>April 17, 2025 &#8211; Baay Burjeed, Bay Region: The SNA and South West Darwish Forces killed over 35 Al-Shabaab militants, including a foreign commander, 15 kilometers (9.3 miles) from Baidoa. They recovered 18 bodies, with operations ongoing to locate fleeing militants, per the MoI-Somalia (April 17, 2025, Images 3, 8). A separate report noted a similar operation on the outskirts of Baydhabo (Baidoa), with community celebrations, likely referring to the same event (MoI-Somalia, April 17, 2025).</p></li><li><p>April 17, 2025 &#8211; Somali Territorial Waters: U.S. and Somali forces destroyed two vessels&#8212;an unflagged ship and a smaller support craft&#8212;carrying advanced weaponry for Al-Shabaab. All individuals aboard were neutralized, with no civilian casualties, as confirmed by AFRICOM (April 19, 2025) and the MoI-Somalia (April 17, 2025).</p></li><li><p>April 18, 2025 &#8211; Burajeed, near Deynuunay: The SNA and South West Darwish Forces eliminated nearly 40 Al-Shabaab terrorists, including a foreign commander. Minister of Defense Hon. Jibril Abdirashid Haji noted the operation&#8217;s success as evidence of the SNA&#8217;s growing strength, per the MoD-Somalia (April 18, 2025).</p></li><li><p>April 18, 2025 &#8211; Southeast of Bosasso, Puntland: AFRICOM conducted a collective self-defense airstrike against ISIS-Somalia at the request of the Federal Government of Somalia, aiming to degrade the group&#8217;s operational capacity, as stated by AFRICOM (April 19, 2025).</p></li></ul><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!9m4p!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ff695c86d-0e45-49b5-8583-e90acf595066_737x808.webp" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" 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President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud subsequently traveled to the front lines in Hirshabelle to consult with military personnel and evaluate the ongoing efforts against the group, known by the Somalian government as "Khawaarijta".</p><div class="native-video-embed" data-component-name="VideoPlaceholder" data-attrs="{&quot;mediaUploadId&quot;:&quot;d90cf282-23bd-4a73-b490-89ad709cdb78&quot;,&quot;duration&quot;:null}"></div><blockquote><p><em>Somalian Ministry of Defense: &#8220;H.E. President Hassan S Mohamud, while on the frontlines, met with the commanders leading the liberation operations in Aadan Yabaal. The President received a briefing from military leadership and praised the heroic forces defending Somalia&#8217;s sovereignty against Khawarij terrorists. His presence underscores the government's unwavering commitment to total victory in the fight against terrorism.</em></p><p><em>H.E. President Hassan S Mohamud held a meeting with the Somali Air Force operations command to assess the successes of recent airstrikes targeting Khawarij hideouts. The President commended the precision strikes that have crippled terrorist networks and disrupted their attacks against the Somali people. </em></p><p><em>He reaffirmed the government&#8217;s commitment to enhancing, equipping, and strengtheningthe Air Force to sustain these critical operations. For the first time in decades, Somali pilots are leading and executing airstrikes against terrorists - a historic milestone in Somalia&#8217;s defense capabilities!&#8221;</em></p></blockquote><h3>US Announces Support For Federal Government Of Somalia In Collective Self-Defense Airstrike Against Al-Shabaab At The Request Of Somalian Authorities</h3>
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by its Junta leadership amid reports that Iran and Niger have secretly agreed on a $56 million deal to sell Tehran 300 tons of refined yellowcake uranium to be used for its nuclear weapons program in exchange for surface-to-air missiles and drones, allegations that although have been widely reported, have been denied by Niger's Junta government.</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!P_os!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fcf5c946b-4792-40e1-b634-0c658011a8c9_2576x1719.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!P_os!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fcf5c946b-4792-40e1-b634-0c658011a8c9_2576x1719.jpeg 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Austin said during a briefing that the Russian soldiers are located in a compound separate from U.S. forces and have no access to U.S. military equipment.&quot;,&quot;cta&quot;:null,&quot;showBylines&quot;:true,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;sm&quot;,&quot;isEditorNode&quot;:true,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Russian Troops Move Into Air Base Housing US Forces, Whistleblower: US Not Heeding Call To Leave Country&quot;,&quot;publishedBylines&quot;:[{&quot;id&quot;:147432774,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;Donald Standeford&quot;,&quot;bio&quot;:&quot;Straight News, Alerts, And Intel, Without The Manipulative Agendas And Fluff.\n\nFounder of The Standeford Journal, I'm an American independent investigative journalist, intelligence analyst, and world traveler.&quot;,&quot;photo_url&quot;:&quot;https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fe148ab3c-b767-44f3-a6dd-3f57cb359f4e_200x200.jpeg&quot;,&quot;is_guest&quot;:false,&quot;bestseller_tier&quot;:null}],&quot;post_date&quot;:&quot;2024-05-03T20:38:33.763Z&quot;,&quot;cover_image&quot;:&quot;https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F5ef790da-7c0e-406c-8ee9-15429ba14702_2576x1719.jpeg&quot;,&quot;cover_image_alt&quot;:null,&quot;canonical_url&quot;:&quot;https://www.ssj.news/p/russian-troops-move-into-air-base&quot;,&quot;section_name&quot;:&quot;Africa&quot;,&quot;video_upload_id&quot;:null,&quot;id&quot;:144283591,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;newsletter&quot;,&quot;reaction_count&quot;:2,&quot;comment_count&quot;:0,&quot;publication_id&quot;:null,&quot;publication_name&quot;:&quot;The Standeford Journal News And Intel&quot;,&quot;publication_logo_url&quot;:&quot;https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F95254244-5298-44cb-b586-303098f38c86_199x199.png&quot;,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:false,&quot;youtube_url&quot;:null,&quot;show_links&quot;:null,&quot;feed_url&quot;:null}"></div><div class="digest-post-embed" data-attrs="{&quot;nodeId&quot;:&quot;e2a8498c-bace-40e7-9957-bf1941bfa9c5&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;WASHINGTON - The United States is moving the U.S. forces based in Niger out of its capital Niamey to Airport 201 in Agadez as a &#8220;precautionary measure&#8221;, according to a statement by the Department of Defense and the Pentagon. Agadez is about 572 miles by road from Niamey.&quot;,&quot;cta&quot;:null,&quot;showBylines&quot;:true,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;sm&quot;,&quot;isEditorNode&quot;:true,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;US Moving US Forces Based In Niger Out Of Capital As \&quot;Precautionary Measure\&quot;&quot;,&quot;publishedBylines&quot;:[{&quot;id&quot;:147432774,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;Donald Standeford&quot;,&quot;bio&quot;:&quot;Straight News, Alerts, And Intel, Without The Manipulative Agendas And Fluff.\n\nFounder of The Standeford Journal, I'm an American independent investigative journalist, intelligence analyst, and world traveler.&quot;,&quot;photo_url&quot;:&quot;https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fe148ab3c-b767-44f3-a6dd-3f57cb359f4e_200x200.jpeg&quot;,&quot;is_guest&quot;:false,&quot;bestseller_tier&quot;:null}],&quot;post_date&quot;:&quot;2023-09-08T00:54:00.295Z&quot;,&quot;cover_image&quot;:&quot;https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ff51a7a16-453c-4c01-b598-b69516af6767_4972x3315.jpeg&quot;,&quot;cover_image_alt&quot;:null,&quot;canonical_url&quot;:&quot;https://www.ssj.news/p/us-moving-us-forces-based-in-niger&quot;,&quot;section_name&quot;:&quot;Africa&quot;,&quot;video_upload_id&quot;:null,&quot;id&quot;:136835966,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;newsletter&quot;,&quot;reaction_count&quot;:0,&quot;comment_count&quot;:0,&quot;publication_id&quot;:null,&quot;publication_name&quot;:&quot;The Standeford Journal News And Intel&quot;,&quot;publication_logo_url&quot;:&quot;https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F95254244-5298-44cb-b586-303098f38c86_199x199.png&quot;,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:false,&quot;youtube_url&quot;:null,&quot;show_links&quot;:null,&quot;feed_url&quot;:null}"></div><div class="digest-post-embed" data-attrs="{&quot;nodeId&quot;:&quot;e6ebcc93-df94-4d0f-ac89-fe92c5157f69&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;NIAMEY - After the bloodless July 26th coup d'&#233;tat by Niger's presidential guard on its president Mohamed Bazoum, the coup's leader General Abdourahamane Tchiani said that any attack against it would \&quot;not be a walk in the park\&quot;. The military general who was previously the chief of Niger's presidential guard took over the country after the previous president Mohamed Bazoum was overthrown last month.&quot;,&quot;cta&quot;:null,&quot;showBylines&quot;:true,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;sm&quot;,&quot;isEditorNode&quot;:true,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Niger's New Military Leader: Any Attack On Country Will Not Be \&quot;Walk In The Park\&quot;&quot;,&quot;publishedBylines&quot;:[{&quot;id&quot;:147432774,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;Donald Standeford&quot;,&quot;bio&quot;:&quot;Straight News, Alerts, And Intel, Without The Manipulative Agendas And Fluff.\n\nFounder of The Standeford Journal, I'm an American independent investigative journalist, intelligence analyst, and world traveler.&quot;,&quot;photo_url&quot;:&quot;https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fe148ab3c-b767-44f3-a6dd-3f57cb359f4e_200x200.jpeg&quot;,&quot;is_guest&quot;:false,&quot;bestseller_tier&quot;:null}],&quot;post_date&quot;:&quot;2023-08-20T03:05:48.714Z&quot;,&quot;cover_image&quot;:&quot;https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F7c4dfdea-765c-4792-9386-c30e7c8072d9_740x416.jpeg&quot;,&quot;cover_image_alt&quot;:null,&quot;canonical_url&quot;:&quot;https://www.ssj.news/p/nigers-new-military-leader-any-attack&quot;,&quot;section_name&quot;:&quot;Africa&quot;,&quot;video_upload_id&quot;:null,&quot;id&quot;:136235307,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;newsletter&quot;,&quot;reaction_count&quot;:0,&quot;comment_count&quot;:0,&quot;publication_id&quot;:null,&quot;publication_name&quot;:&quot;The Standeford Journal News And Intel&quot;,&quot;publication_logo_url&quot;:&quot;https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F95254244-5298-44cb-b586-303098f38c86_199x199.png&quot;,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:false,&quot;youtube_url&quot;:null,&quot;show_links&quot;:null,&quot;feed_url&quot;:null}"></div><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.ssj.news/s/africa&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;See Reports On Africa&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://www.ssj.news/s/africa"><span>See Reports On Africa</span></a></p><p>Regarding the troop withdrawal from Niger, U.S. Africa Command released a statement that said, <em>"The U.S. Department of Defense and the Nigerien Ministry of National Defense of the Republic of Niger announce that the withdrawal of U.S. forces and assets from Niger has progressed from initial preparations to redeployment.</em></p><p><em>This significant transition began with the departure of a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III from Air Base 101 in Niamey on June 7, 2024."</em></p><p>Russian forces have been moving into the country as U.S. forces move out, with Russian troops even moving into Air Base 101 housing U.S. forces at the same time, though Russian and American troops were not mingling with U.S. forces, but stationed in separate wings of the base.</p><blockquote><p>In March a Senate Armed Services Committee Hearing Posture of the United States Central Command and United States Africa Command statement said,<em> &#8220;Violent extremist organizations have expanded across the region and are now threatening to push down into the lateral states IN the Gulf of Guinea. Partner nations are working hard to address these challenges, and AFRICOM is working in collaboration with many security forces in the region to enhance their capabilities to respond effectively. </em></p><p><em>At the same time, military coups in places like Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso have required the cessation of U.S. training and advising in those countries.&#8221;</em></p><p>It also said, <em>&#8220;AFRICOM remains an important theater in the United States strategic competition with China and Russia. Many African countries have longstanding military ties with Russia and even deeper economic ties with China.</em></p><p><em>As the United States manages relationships across the continent, we must be mindful of these preexisting ties and avoid taking a with us or against us approach, or we will risk alienating the very nations we seek to engage with. </em></p><p><em>I would welcome your thoughts on how best to calibrate the U.S. approach to the region in light of these factors. 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   ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Russian Troops Move Into Air Base Housing US Forces, Whistleblower: US Not Heeding Call To Leave Country]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to the Pentagon, the Russian soldiers are located in a compound separate from U.S. forces and have no access to U.S. military equipment.]]></description><link>https://www.ssj.news/p/russian-troops-move-into-air-base</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.ssj.news/p/russian-troops-move-into-air-base</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Donald Standeford]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2024 20:38:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F5ef790da-7c0e-406c-8ee9-15429ba14702_2576x1719.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>NIGER - </strong>Although Russian troops have moved into an air base also housing U.S. forces, U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. 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The embassy remains open, and our leaders are diplomatically engaged at the highest levels\&quot;.&quot;,&quot;cta&quot;:null,&quot;showBylines&quot;:true,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;sm&quot;,&quot;isEditorNode&quot;:true,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Ordered Departure of Non-Emergency U.S. Government Personnel from U.S. Embassy Niamey, Niger&quot;,&quot;publishedBylines&quot;:[{&quot;id&quot;:147432774,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;Donald Standeford&quot;,&quot;bio&quot;:&quot;Straight News, Alerts, And Intel, Without The Manipulative Agendas And Fluff.\n\nFounder of The Standeford Journal, I'm an American independent investigative journalist, intelligence analyst, and world traveler.&quot;,&quot;photo_url&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/e148ab3c-b767-44f3-a6dd-3f57cb359f4e_200x200.jpeg&quot;,&quot;is_guest&quot;:false,&quot;bestseller_tier&quot;:null}],&quot;post_date&quot;:&quot;2023-08-02T23:27:45.196Z&quot;,&quot;cover_image&quot;:&quot;https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fdaf8e32a-fd39-422c-b9dd-f7cdace60455_1029x975.png&quot;,&quot;cover_image_alt&quot;:null,&quot;canonical_url&quot;:&quot;https://www.ssj.news/p/ordered-departure-of-non-emergency&quot;,&quot;section_name&quot;:&quot;Advisories&quot;,&quot;video_upload_id&quot;:null,&quot;id&quot;:135673326,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;newsletter&quot;,&quot;reaction_count&quot;:0,&quot;comment_count&quot;:0,&quot;publication_id&quot;:null,&quot;publication_name&quot;:&quot;The Standeford Journal - News &amp; Intel&quot;,&quot;publication_logo_url&quot;:&quot;https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F95254244-5298-44cb-b586-303098f38c86_199x199.png&quot;,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:false,&quot;youtube_url&quot;:null,&quot;show_links&quot;:null,&quot;feed_url&quot;:null}"></div><div class="digest-post-embed" data-attrs="{&quot;nodeId&quot;:&quot;c1a2c951-26f3-4ddf-9cf9-d0c1f7bc55ad&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;The Department of State updated the Travel Advisory for Niger on August 2, 2023, to reflect the ordered departure of non-emergency U.S. government employees and eligible family members. The Department is advising U.S. citizens not to travel to Niger. This replaces the previous Travel Advisory issued on October 5, 2022.&quot;,&quot;cta&quot;:null,&quot;showBylines&quot;:true,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;sm&quot;,&quot;isEditorNode&quot;:true,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Niger: Travel Advisory Raised to Level 4 &#8211; Do Not Travel&quot;,&quot;publishedBylines&quot;:[{&quot;id&quot;:147432774,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;Donald Standeford&quot;,&quot;bio&quot;:&quot;Straight News, Alerts, And Intel, Without The Manipulative Agendas And Fluff.\n\nFounder of The Standeford Journal, I'm an American independent investigative journalist, intelligence analyst, and world traveler.&quot;,&quot;photo_url&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/e148ab3c-b767-44f3-a6dd-3f57cb359f4e_200x200.jpeg&quot;,&quot;is_guest&quot;:false,&quot;bestseller_tier&quot;:null}],&quot;post_date&quot;:&quot;2023-08-02T23:52:36.524Z&quot;,&quot;cover_image&quot;:&quot;https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F92733e3d-057e-4e02-83e5-335725b6afbe_1927x1067.jpeg&quot;,&quot;cover_image_alt&quot;:null,&quot;canonical_url&quot;:&quot;https://www.ssj.news/p/niger-travel-advisory-raised-to-level&quot;,&quot;section_name&quot;:&quot;Advisories&quot;,&quot;video_upload_id&quot;:null,&quot;id&quot;:135673757,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;newsletter&quot;,&quot;reaction_count&quot;:0,&quot;comment_count&quot;:0,&quot;publication_id&quot;:null,&quot;publication_name&quot;:&quot;The Standeford Journal - News &amp; Intel&quot;,&quot;publication_logo_url&quot;:&quot;https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F95254244-5298-44cb-b586-303098f38c86_199x199.png&quot;,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:false,&quot;youtube_url&quot;:null,&quot;show_links&quot;:null,&quot;feed_url&quot;:null}"></div><div class="digest-post-embed" data-attrs="{&quot;nodeId&quot;:&quot;dc74a118-f379-42c6-a53e-cb67ddcfb610&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;NIAMEY - After the bloodless July 26th coup d'&#233;tat by Niger's presidential guard on its president Mohamed Bazoum, the coup's leader General Abdourahamane Tchiani said that any attack against it would \&quot;not be a walk in the park\&quot;. The military general who was previously the chief of Niger's presidential guard took over the country after the previous president Mohamed Bazoum was overthrown last month.&quot;,&quot;cta&quot;:null,&quot;showBylines&quot;:true,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;sm&quot;,&quot;isEditorNode&quot;:true,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Niger's New Military Leader: Any Attack On Country Will Not Be \&quot;Walk In The Park\&quot;&quot;,&quot;publishedBylines&quot;:[{&quot;id&quot;:147432774,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;Donald Standeford&quot;,&quot;bio&quot;:&quot;Straight News, Alerts, And Intel, Without The Manipulative Agendas And Fluff.\n\nFounder of The Standeford Journal, I'm an American independent investigative journalist, intelligence analyst, and world traveler.&quot;,&quot;photo_url&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/e148ab3c-b767-44f3-a6dd-3f57cb359f4e_200x200.jpeg&quot;,&quot;is_guest&quot;:false,&quot;bestseller_tier&quot;:null}],&quot;post_date&quot;:&quot;2023-08-20T03:05:48.714Z&quot;,&quot;cover_image&quot;:&quot;https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F7c4dfdea-765c-4792-9386-c30e7c8072d9_740x416.jpeg&quot;,&quot;cover_image_alt&quot;:null,&quot;canonical_url&quot;:&quot;https://www.ssj.news/p/nigers-new-military-leader-any-attack&quot;,&quot;section_name&quot;:&quot;Africa&quot;,&quot;video_upload_id&quot;:null,&quot;id&quot;:136235307,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;newsletter&quot;,&quot;reaction_count&quot;:0,&quot;comment_count&quot;:0,&quot;publication_id&quot;:null,&quot;publication_name&quot;:&quot;The Standeford Journal - News &amp; Intel&quot;,&quot;publication_logo_url&quot;:&quot;https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F95254244-5298-44cb-b586-303098f38c86_199x199.png&quot;,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:false,&quot;youtube_url&quot;:null,&quot;show_links&quot;:null,&quot;feed_url&quot;:null}"></div><div class="digest-post-embed" data-attrs="{&quot;nodeId&quot;:&quot;73270fb5-da25-471c-851d-02d200e00084&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;WASHINGTON - The United States is moving the U.S. forces based in Niger out of its capital Niamey to Airport 201 in Agadez as a &#8220;precautionary measure&#8221;, according to a statement by the Department of Defense and the Pentagon. Agadez is about 572 miles by road from Niamey.&quot;,&quot;cta&quot;:null,&quot;showBylines&quot;:true,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;sm&quot;,&quot;isEditorNode&quot;:true,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;US Moving US Forces Based In Niger Out Of Capital As \&quot;Precautionary Measure\&quot;&quot;,&quot;publishedBylines&quot;:[{&quot;id&quot;:147432774,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;Donald Standeford&quot;,&quot;bio&quot;:&quot;Straight News, Alerts, And Intel, Without The Manipulative Agendas And Fluff.\n\nFounder of The Standeford Journal, I'm an American independent investigative journalist, intelligence analyst, and world traveler.&quot;,&quot;photo_url&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/e148ab3c-b767-44f3-a6dd-3f57cb359f4e_200x200.jpeg&quot;,&quot;is_guest&quot;:false,&quot;bestseller_tier&quot;:null}],&quot;post_date&quot;:&quot;2023-09-08T00:54:00.295Z&quot;,&quot;cover_image&quot;:&quot;https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ff51a7a16-453c-4c01-b598-b69516af6767_4972x3315.jpeg&quot;,&quot;cover_image_alt&quot;:null,&quot;canonical_url&quot;:&quot;https://www.ssj.news/p/us-moving-us-forces-based-in-niger&quot;,&quot;section_name&quot;:&quot;Africa&quot;,&quot;video_upload_id&quot;:null,&quot;id&quot;:136835966,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;newsletter&quot;,&quot;reaction_count&quot;:0,&quot;comment_count&quot;:0,&quot;publication_id&quot;:null,&quot;publication_name&quot;:&quot;The Standeford Journal - News &amp; Intel&quot;,&quot;publication_logo_url&quot;:&quot;https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F95254244-5298-44cb-b586-303098f38c86_199x199.png&quot;,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:false,&quot;youtube_url&quot;:null,&quot;show_links&quot;:null,&quot;feed_url&quot;:null}"></div><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.ssj.news/s/africa/archive?sort=new&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;See All Africa Reports&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://www.ssj.news/s/africa/archive?sort=new"><span>See All Africa Reports</span></a></p><p>Air Base 101 in Niger is a Nigerian Air Force base, co-located with an international airport in the country&#8217;s capital of Niamey. Russian troops are not mingling with U.S. forces even though the Russian forces are located in a wing of the base close to where U.S. troops are stationed. </p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!rGI6!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fe240660c-6689-45b2-b912-f0d2802d7add_4972x3315.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!rGI6!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fe240660c-6689-45b2-b912-f0d2802d7add_4972x3315.jpeg 424w, 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The Russians are in a separate compound and don't have access to U.S. forces or access to our equipment.&#8221;</em></p></blockquote><p>Austin added, <em>&#8220;And this is something that, you know, again, I'm always focused on the safety and the protection of our troops, something that we'll continue to watch. But right now, I don't see a significant issue here in terms of our force protection&#8221;. </em></p><p>An official speaking to Reuters said that the situation &#8220;<em>is not great but in the short-term manageable&#8221;. </em></p><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.ssj.news/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">The Standeford Journal - News &amp; Intel is a reader-supported publication. 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   ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two Navy SEALs Declared Dead After Carrying Out Boarding Mission During The Night]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 status has been changed to deceased.]]></description><link>https://www.ssj.news/p/two-navy-seals-missing-after-carrying</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.ssj.news/p/two-navy-seals-missing-after-carrying</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Donald Standeford]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jan 2024 20:48:22 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/eafcc5e9-5235-4a06-b46e-38e01806b0e0_1027x761.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>SOMALIA -</strong> Two U.S. Navy SEALs who went missing off the coast of Somalia after carrying out an interdiction <em>&#8220;boarding&#8221;</em> mission at night have 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The most important assets aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Laboon (DDG 58) are the Sailors. 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   ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Somalian, US Forces Kill Senior al-Shabaab Terrorist Leader In Joint Operation]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 senior al-Shabab terrorist organization leaders.]]></description><link>https://www.ssj.news/p/somalian-us-forces-kill-senior-al</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.ssj.news/p/somalian-us-forces-kill-senior-al</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Donald Standeford]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 21 Dec 2023 23:24:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!vIDQ!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fb683c535-5fff-45af-8054-abd9275e415e_602x602.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>MOGADISHU </strong>- According to the government of Somalia, the country's 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The statement said, \&quot;In support of the Federal Government of Somalia and the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia operations against al Shabaab, U.S. Africa Command conducted an airstrike against militants in the vicinity of the ATMIS forward operating base, FOB Bulo Marer on May 26&#8221;.&quot;,&quot;cta&quot;:null,&quot;showBylines&quot;:true,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;sm&quot;,&quot;isEditorNode&quot;:true,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;US Carries Out Airstrike In Somalia, Engages Insurgents, In Support Of Somalian Government&quot;,&quot;publishedBylines&quot;:[{&quot;id&quot;:147432774,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;Donald Standeford&quot;,&quot;bio&quot;:&quot;Straight News, Alerts, And Intel, Without The Manipulative Agendas And Fluff.\n\nFounder of The Standeford Journal, I'm an American independent investigative journalist, intelligence analyst, and world traveler.&quot;,&quot;photo_url&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/e148ab3c-b767-44f3-a6dd-3f57cb359f4e_200x200.jpeg&quot;,&quot;is_guest&quot;:false,&quot;bestseller_tier&quot;:null}],&quot;post_date&quot;:&quot;2023-05-28T08:22:18.280Z&quot;,&quot;cover_image&quot;:&quot;https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fba550af6-e4b0-4712-a519-3f9fb130fde4_1245x688.png&quot;,&quot;cover_image_alt&quot;:null,&quot;canonical_url&quot;:&quot;https://www.ssj.news/p/us-carries-out-airstrike-in-somalia&quot;,&quot;section_name&quot;:&quot;World&quot;,&quot;video_upload_id&quot;:null,&quot;id&quot;:124325846,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;newsletter&quot;,&quot;reaction_count&quot;:0,&quot;comment_count&quot;:0,&quot;publication_id&quot;:null,&quot;publication_name&quot;:&quot;The Standeford Journal&quot;,&quot;publication_logo_url&quot;:&quot;https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F95254244-5298-44cb-b586-303098f38c86_199x199.png&quot;,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:false,&quot;youtube_url&quot;:null,&quot;show_links&quot;:null,&quot;feed_url&quot;:null}"></div><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://substack.com/search/al-Shabab?focusedPublicationId=1676645&amp;searching=focused_posts&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;More News On al-Shabaab&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://substack.com/search/al-Shabab?focusedPublicationId=1676645&amp;searching=focused_posts"><span>More News On al-Shabaab</span></a></p><p>The al-Shabab is a Sunni Islamic organization that was declared a terrorist group by the United States in March of 2008. 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   ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. Africa Command, Côte d’Ivoire Armed Forces host the West Africa Logistics Conference in Abidjan ]]></title><description><![CDATA["Regional military forces have an important role in working together to create logistics solutions that are durable, impactful, and lasting."]]></description><link>https://www.ssj.news/p/us-africa-command-cote-divoire-armed</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.ssj.news/p/us-africa-command-cote-divoire-armed</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Donald Standeford]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 21 Sep 2023 03:41:41 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F2f28826c-fbec-41b6-b7f7-3568e3511d62_2000x1545.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Africa Command (AFRICOM):</strong> ABIDJAN, C&#212;TE D&#8217;IVOIRE - U.S. Africa Command and the C&#244;te d&#8217;Ivoire Armed Forces today convened the West Africa Logistics Conference in &nbsp;Abidjan, C&#244;te d&#8217;Ivoire, bringing together 50 West African and U.S military logistics leaders.</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ZyDE!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F1f6789b6-f332-4945-82ad-f13b26f2d9d3_2000x1224.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ZyDE!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F1f6789b6-f332-4945-82ad-f13b26f2d9d3_2000x1224.jpeg 424w, 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   ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Over 5,000 Presumed Dead, At Least 10,000 Missing After Floods In Libya]]></title><description><![CDATA[Floods in Libya, North Africa caused by Mediterranean storm Daniel resulted in dams bursting in the city of Derna.]]></description><link>https://www.ssj.news/p/over-5000-dead-at-least-10000-missing</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.ssj.news/p/over-5000-dead-at-least-10000-missing</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Donald Standeford]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 12 Sep 2023 23:42:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!F6S7!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F8472d7d6-587f-4ebf-96d8-881c1ecd9783_955x914.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>DERNA -</strong> Over 5,000 people have been reported as presumed dead and thousands of people are still missing after floods in Libya, North Africa caused by Mediterranean storm Daniel which resulted in dams bursting in the city of Derna.</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!F6S7!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F8472d7d6-587f-4ebf-96d8-881c1ecd9783_955x914.png" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!F6S7!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F8472d7d6-587f-4ebf-96d8-881c1ecd9783_955x914.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!F6S7!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F8472d7d6-587f-4ebf-96d8-881c1ecd9783_955x914.png 848w, 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This is simply a precautionary measure".]]></description><link>https://www.ssj.news/p/us-moving-us-forces-based-in-niger</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.ssj.news/p/us-moving-us-forces-based-in-niger</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Donald Standeford]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 08 Sep 2023 00:54:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!CN5_!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ff51a7a16-453c-4c01-b598-b69516af6767_4972x3315.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>WASHINGTON - </strong>The United States is moving the U.S. forces based in Niger out of its capital Niamey to Airport 201 in Agadez as a <em>&#8220;precautionary measure&#8221;</em>, according to a statement by the Department of Defense and the Pentagon. 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   ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[US Airstrike Kills 13 al Shabaab Fighters In Somalia]]></title><description><![CDATA[U.S. Africa Command conducted a collective self-defense airstrike against al Shabaab terrorists in the vicinity of Seiera, Somalia, approximately 45 kilometers northwest of Kismayo.]]></description><link>https://www.ssj.news/p/us-airstrike-kills-13-al-shabaab</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.ssj.news/p/us-airstrike-kills-13-al-shabaab</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Donald Standeford]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 27 Aug 2023 23:14:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!dQem!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd431cf42-b97c-4c79-b1bc-8c7f794ebcf9_1200x798.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM): </strong>At the request of the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa 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