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Military operations on the African continent have varied widely in scope, scale, and purpose. Here are some active military operations

العمليات العسكرية النشطة في أفريقيا

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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