Latest "special ops in africa" stories

Navy SEAL pleads guilty in strangulation death of Green Beret in Africa

The SEAL has agreed to testify against three other co-defendants charged in the death.

By Todd South

4 years ago

Changes are coming for special ops troops deploying to Africa in the aftermath of the deadly Niger ambush

Defense Secretary Jim Mattis is looking at changing how U.S. special operations forces are prepared for missions in Africa after an October ambush by extremists in Niger revealed training shortfalls for troops headed into conflict zones.

By Kyle Rempfer

5 years ago