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Senate votes down bill to withdraw troops from Niger
The Senate struck down a bill from Sen. Rand Paul that would have required the U.S. to remove troops from Niger in the wake of a coup.
US military launches annual Flintlock exercise in Africa
Soldiers from several African countries are being trained in counter-insurgency tactics as part of the annual U.S.-led exercise known as Flintlock.
By Sam Mednick, AP
AFRICOM contributes to anti-poaching efforts in Namibia
Poaching and animal smuggling comprise the fourth-largest illicit trade in southern Africa.
Fort Bragg soldiers distribute aid after massive explosion in Ghana
At least 17 people were killed and 59 were injured in the blast, which left a large crater and reduced dozens of buildings to piles of wood and metal.
One soldier, one civilian indicted in case of military marriage fraud ring at Fort Bragg
A foreign national and U.S. soldier were the first to be indicted in a joint investigation of a marriage fraud ring involving Fort Bragg soldiers.
By Harm Venhuizen