₦airaland Forum

Botragelad:
Someone up there is asking the US to get involved in Africa. When the US does get involved, you lot start spinning the narrative, saying they're just trying to recolonize Africa and sponsor terrorism.

Look, you folks got to stop crying to the US about every little thing. You've got the Russians hanging about in some parts of Africa, but, they're about as useful as a chocolate teapot.
Under their watch, you've got terrorists and other groups set up shop. You can't have it both ways. You can't hate on the West, bring in the Russians, and then expect them(USA) to sort out all your problems.

The US is a global superpower for a reason. It's not just about propaganda and anti-West policies. It takes planning, years of military building, and a solid strategy. The Russians just can't compete with that.


Remember when I said it months ago, without the US and its allies, Africa's gonna be a breeding ground for terrorist groups. Russia's just toothless, can't do squat to stop these terrorists!

Konquest:
It's the United States that's raising a major alarm right here and they know FULL well the dangers of having this insurgency spreading further beyond Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger Republic. As the U.S. Intelligence CLEARLY states, a major jihadist caliphate in the Sahelian region of West Africa would be deadly to the security of Europe and direct deadly terror attacks on United States' soil can also be easily launched from West Africa. So, it's ONLY a matter of time before the United States will get involved again with the support o ECOWAS and the AU. I'm NOT the one calling for the U.S. involvement, it's the U.S. who are concerned about their own safety and that of Europe and West Africa, so, this is a big deal.[/b]

I've got years of knowledge in intelligence analysis. You seem to be implying (wrongly) in your post here that this thread was started by someone who blames the U.S. for her involvements in curbing global terror. Far from it, I have believed for decades now that the United States (with her allies) is an integral part of the equation in solving the terrorism situation around the world along with others. It's NOT been smooth sailing BECAUSE evertries to be politically correct by not applying maximum force, BUT it's time to go full throttle by using deadlier weapons against these criminals who clearly do NOT want world peace. It's just a matter of clearly articulating their military objectives to the public to avoid WRONG interpretations of any future military actions in the fight against Islamist insurgencies on West Africa or elsewhere. Period.

Botragelad:
Good to see we're bout on the same page. Islamic terrorism's a blight on society, and it's high time the world came together to stamp it out.

We can't let these extremists spread their toxic ideology and wreak havoc on innocent lives.

Konquest:
| US Warns of ISIS Rising in West Africa |

US counterterrorism officials have flagged a new terror threat. The Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, or ISIS, may be rearing its ugly head again. It may return with a new caliphate. But this time, the location might be in West Africa.

The Sahel region is a terror hotspot. Countries like Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger have been dealing with Al Qaeda and the Islamic State for about a decade. And these terror groups are steadily making gains. American officials fear that they could capture territory and use it to launch attacks on Europe and even the US mainland.


The MAJOR jihadist group in Burkina Faso is: The Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM) OR in Arabic language it's known as Jama'at Nusrat al-Islam wal Muslimeen (JNIM).

2] Terrorism Spreading From Burkina Faso to Northern Benin
=>https://www.voanews.com/a/terrorism-spreading-from-burkina-faso-to-northern-benin/6920282.html

3] Official: Jihadis Abduct 50 Women in Burkina Faso
=>https://www.voanews.com/a/official-jihadis-abduct-50-women-in-burkina-faso-/6920972.html
At least 50 women were abducted by Islamic extremists in Burkina Faso’s northern Sahel region last week, a local official said Monday.

The kidnappings occurred January 12 and 13, 2023 approximately 15 kilometers (9 miles) from the town of Arbinda in Soum province, Lt. Col. P.F. Rodolphe Sorgho, the governor of Sahel, said in a statement.

The women were kidnapped while in the countryside gathering wild fruit, he said.

Jihadi violence linked to al-Qaeda and the Islamic State group has overrun Burkina Faso, killing thousands and displacing nearly 2 million people in the West African nation. The failure of successive governments to stop the fighting has caused widespread discontent and triggered two military coups in 2022, the second against the first military regime to seize power.