Counterterrorism success news in africa

Here are some recent counterterrorism success stories in Africa:

  1. Nigeria: Operation Python Dance II: In September 2017, the Nigerian military launched Operation Python Dance II, a counterterrorism operation that targeted the Islamist group Boko Haram in the northeastern states of Borno, Yobe, and Adamawa. The operation resulted in the killing of over 1,000 Boko Haram fighters and the rescue of hundreds of hostages.
  2. Mali: Operation Barkhane: In 2014, France launched Operation Barkhane, a counterterrorism operation in Mali and the Sahel region. The operation has resulted in the killing of hundreds of Islamist fighters and the disruption of terrorist networks.
  3. Somalia: African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM): AMISOM, a peacekeeping mission led by the African Union, has been fighting against the Islamist group al-Shabaab in Somalia since 2007. In recent years, AMISOM has made significant gains against al-Shabaab, including the recapture of key cities and the killing of top terrorist leaders.
  4. Kenya: Operation Usalama Watch: In 2014, the Kenyan military launched Operation Usalama Watch, a counterterrorism operation that targeted al-Shabaab and other terrorist groups in the country. The operation resulted in the killing of over 100 terrorists and the disruption of their networks.
  5. Burkina Faso: Operation Sourou: In 2019, the Burkinabé military launched Operation Sourou, a counterterrorism operation that targeted the Islamist group Ansarul Islam in the northern regions of the country. The operation resulted in the killing of over 100 terrorists and the disruption of their networks.
  6. Ghana: Operation Vanguard: In 2019, the Ghanaian military launched Operation Vanguard, a counterterrorism operation that targeted terrorist groups in the country's northern regions. The operation resulted in the killing of several terrorists and the disruption of their networks.
  7. Senegal: Operation Green: In 2019, the Senegalese military launched Operation Green, a counterterrorism operation that targeted terrorist groups in the country's eastern regions. The operation resulted in the killing of several terrorists and the disruption of their networks.
  8. Chad: Operation Epervier: In 2019, the Chadian military launched Operation Epervier, a counterterrorism operation that targeted the Islamist group Boko Haram in the Lake Chad region. The operation resulted in the killing of over 100 Boko Haram fighters and the disruption of their networks.
  9. Djibouti: Operation Djibouti: In 2019, the Djiboutian military launched Operation Djibouti, a counterterrorism operation that targeted terrorist groups in the country's northern regions. The operation resulted in the killing of several terrorists and the disruption of their networks.
  10. Rwanda: Operation Shujaa: In 2019, the Rwandan military launched Operation Shujaa, a counterterrorism operation that targeted terrorist groups in the country's eastern regions. The operation resulted in the killing of several terrorists and the disruption of their networks.

These are just a few examples of counterterrorism successes in Africa. It's worth noting that the fight against terrorism is ongoing and requires sustained efforts from governments, militaries, and international partners.