GAO, Mali - A Eurocopter Tiger (Eurocopter EC665 Tigre) helicopter (L) is seen at the French Military base in Gao, in northern Mali on November 8, 2019. MICHELE CATTANI/AFP
CNBC: The Taliban takeover of Afghanistan could reshape counterinsurgencies in Africa, experts say
* The shift in power comes at a critical juncture for the so-called war on terror for the governments of countries like Somalia, Mali, Mozambique and Nigeria, and the Western powers that support them.
* French President Emmanuel Macron announced in July that the 5,000-strong troop presence in the Sahel would end in the first quarter of 2022.
The Taliban’s takeover of Afghanistan and the subsequent withdrawal of Western troops was closely watched in many African capitals — and by Islamist insurgent groups on the continent.
The shift in power comes at a critical juncture for the so-called war on terror for the governments of countries like Somalia, Mali, Mozambique and Nigeria, and the Western powers that support them.
A media outlet linked to Somali militant group al-Shabab wrote “God is great” following news of the takeover. Meanwhile, the leader of West Africa’s Jama’at Nasral-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM) jihadist organization drew comparisons between the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan and France’s planned drawdown of military presence in West Africa’s Sahel region.
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WNU Editor: The impact from the fall of Afghanistan is just starting.
Everyone predicted that if the withdrawal from Afghanistan was not handled properly, a disaster would unfold. Where they were wrong was on the timetable.
Africa's Islamist movements have taken note on what has happened. They are now not only more committed than ever, but they now have a template on what to do to win the wars that they are fighting.
It is an understatement to say that President Biden's lack of strategic insight and calculation is going to carry a great cost to future generations.
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Yep. The ramifications of the Biden AFG and Southern Border Disasters have not even begun to be felt.
The Taliban has two major regional governments backing them, Iran and Pakistan. Those countries gave sanctuary. Pakistan gave intel, advisors and weapons.
Who is giving AL Qaeda in the Mahgreb untouchable bases next to Mali? France? Algeria?
Is it Algeria because of ungoverned space?
Is it France because they will not pursue across a border or cannot or will not ask? L:Efytistys the world over will hammer you if you pursue Al Qaeda across a border in hot pursuit or otherwise. Therese are the same people that never saved one life or defeated on terrorist group.
All the have to do is steal another election for US president. Having a greedy dimwit suffering from dementia is prolly half the recipe. Ie manturian candidate.
The USA could have won Afghanistan
You, from the beginning, chose to lose
I do not know why for sure, but its purpose seems to be to bring you further into debt, destabilize the region and make a mockery of democracies.
No one wanted the war but the deep state and the military industrial complex.
It was an unjust war. A crime against humanity. AND it was costly to the American empire.
I believe on purpose.
And until you recognize the depth of betrayal of the American nation (for the great reset, which want to end nation states), nothing will change
You must rid your nation of traitors
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