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Mozambique Regains Control of Islamic State-Afflicted Northern Province With Rwandan Help

By Dianne McIntosh | 04/01/2023 | Comments Off on Mozambique Regains Control of Islamic State-Afflicted Northern Province With Rwandan Help

Rwandan Patrol Mocimboa. “Under the watchful eye of heavily armed Mozambican and Rwandan soldiers who guard the streets, the regular…

Nigeria: Boko Haram and Islamic State in West Africa (ISWA)

By Kevin O'Connell | 03/23/2023 |

This report provides an overview of the Boko Haram and Islamic State in West Africa (ISWA) terrorist groups operating in…

UN Warns About Islamic State Surging in Africa and Afghanistan

By Dianne McIntosh | 03/01/2023 | Comments Off on UN Warns About Islamic State Surging in Africa and Afghanistan

Flag of the United Nations. “Issues of leadership were significant during the reporting period. ISIL core continues to be under…

Burkina Faso Fights Terrorism With Recruits and Russia

By Dianne McIntosh | 02/02/2023 | Comments Off on Burkina Faso Fights Terrorism With Recruits and Russia

Memorial of the Martyrs in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. “Are two weeks enough to train combatants? Does Burkina Faso have enough…

After New Gains, Somali Government Claims Al-Shabaab Seeks Negotiations

By Dianne McIntosh | 02/02/2023 | Comments Off on After New Gains, Somali Government Claims Al-Shabaab Seeks Negotiations

Members of the Al Qaeda-affiliated militant group Al-Shabaab stand after giving themselves up to forces of the African Union Mission…

Nigerian Leadership Seeks Renewed Regional Cooperation Against Boko Haram

By Dianne McIntosh | 02/02/2023 | Comments Off on Nigerian Leadership Seeks Renewed Regional Cooperation Against Boko Haram

Trigger time at Flintlock 20. “The operations conducted by MNJTF have seriously degraded the insurgents and there is, therefore, the…

Colombia’s Congress Authorizes “Total Peace” Negotiation With Guerrilla and Criminal Groups 

By Dianne McIntosh | 01/02/2023 | Comments Off on Colombia’s Congress Authorizes “Total Peace” Negotiation With Guerrilla and Criminal Groups 

Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos signs the Peace Accords with the FARC in 2016. “The law…empowers the president to initiate…

South Africa Spotlighted for Links to Funding Islamic State in Africa

By Dianne McIntosh | 01/02/2023 | Comments Off on South Africa Spotlighted for Links to Funding Islamic State in Africa

Flag of the Islamic State. “The impression created by recent events is that Washington rather than Pretoria is steering counter-terrorism…

Marawi Reflections Reveal Urban Warfare Challenges for Philippine Army

By Kevin O'Connell | 01/02/2023 | Comments Off on Marawi Reflections Reveal Urban Warfare Challenges for Philippine Army

Boming on Marawi City. “Marawi showed all potential enemies the advantages of urban warfare [for insurgents].” The Filipino publication mindanews.com…

OE Watch Vol 12, Issue 5 2022

By Dianne McIntosh | 12/24/2022 |

This document provides a comprehensive overview of global military, geopolitical, and security issues. It explores China’s advancements in cognitive warfare…