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Intensified Drone Warfare in Middle East Amid US-Iran Conflict
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) reported the destruction of 111 drones since the onset of the US-Israel conflict on February 28, 2026. The IRGC stated that an armed MQ-9 drone was intercepted over…
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US and African Forces Conduct Joint Counterterrorism Exercise in Libya
Exercise Flintlock 2026 commenced on April 14, 2026, involving around 1,500 service members from over 30 nations, focusing on counterterrorism in Libya and Côte d'Ivoire. This exercise marks the first time Libya has…
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US Eases Oil Sanctions on Russia Amid Ongoing Conflict
On March 12, 2026, the U.S. Treasury Department issued a temporary license allowing the sale of Russian oil stranded at sea, a decision defended by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on March 22. Bessent argued that this…
296 articles · Updated March 22, 2026 -
West Africa's Digital Economy Threatened by Submarine Cable Disruptions
In March 2024, a series of submarine cable disruptions off the West African coast severely impacted the region's digital economy, valued at approximately $150 billion annually. The outages, which affected multiple…
7 articles · Updated April 21, 2026 -
Operation Red Card 2.0: 651 Arrests in African Cybercrime Crackdown
A joint operation by law enforcement agencies from 16 African countries resulted in the arrest of 651 suspects and the recovery of over $4.3 million. The operation, named Red Card 2.0, targeted online scams including…
10 articles · Updated February 19, 2026 -
Flintlock 26 Enhances Allied Drone Operations in Counterterrorism Training
On April 17, 2026, Flintlock 26, a U.S. Africa Command special operations exercise, took place in Côte d’Ivoire, involving over 30 countries. The exercise focused on improving counterterrorism skills and fostering…
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Recent Intelligence Reports
- UAE, 79 other nations condemn drone attack near Barakah Nuclear Plant — Khaleejtimes · June 15, 2026
- Barakah nuclear plant attack condemned, global warning over safety issued — Gulfnews · June 15, 2026
- Dispatch from Libya: Why the US needs a renewed counterterrorism commitment in Africa — Atlanticcouncil · May 12, 2026
- UK Sanctions 35 Individuals and Entities Over Russia Migrant Recruitment Networks — United24Media · May 5, 2026
- Cable failures expose weak links in west Africa's $150 billion digital economy — Africa.Businessinsider · April 21, 2026
- Eyes in the sky: Flintlock 26 drives allied drone integration [Image 3 of 9] — Dvidshub · April 18, 2026
- Eyes in the sky: Flintlock 26 drives allied drone integration [Image 4 of 9] — Dvidshub · April 18, 2026
- Major operation in Africa targeting online scams nets 651 arrests, recovers USD 4.3 million — Interpol.Int · February 20, 2026