As of now, several military operations are ongoing in Africa, primarily focused on counter-terrorism, peacekeeping, and stabilization efforts. Here are some of the active military operations:
1. Operation Barkhane
- Region: Sahel
- Participants: France, G5 Sahel countries (Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso, Chad, Mauritania)
- Purpose: Counter-insurgency against Islamist militants.
- Status: Ongoing since 2014.
2. African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM)
- Country: Somalia
- Participants: African Union member states
- Purpose: To stabilize Somalia and combat Al-Shabaab.
- Status: Ongoing since 2007.
3. Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF)
- Region: Lake Chad Basin
- Participants: Nigeria, Niger, Chad, Cameroon, Benin
- Purpose: To combat Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP).
- Status: Ongoing since 2015.
4. Operation Atalanta
- Region: Gulf of Aden, Horn of Africa
- Participants: European Union Naval Force (EU NAVFOR)
- Purpose: Anti-piracy mission to protect shipping lanes.
- Status: Ongoing since 2008.
5. Operation Copper
- Region: Mozambique Channel
- Participants: South Africa
- Purpose: Anti-piracy and maritime security.
- Status: Ongoing since 2011.
6. Operation Kwanza Response
- Country: Mozambique
- Participants: Southern African Development Community (SADC)
- Purpose: To combat insurgency in Cabo Delgado.
- Status: Ongoing since 2021.
7. MINUSMA (United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali)
- Country: Mali
- Participants: United Nations
- Purpose: To stabilize Mali and support peace processes.
- Status: Ongoing since 2013.
8. G5 Sahel Joint Force
- Region: Sahel
- Participants: G5 Sahel countries (Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso, Chad, Mauritania)
- Purpose: To combat terrorism and organized crime.
- Status: Ongoing since 2017.
These operations are crucial in addressing the various security challenges across the continent, including terrorism, piracy, and regional conflicts.
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