Report: U.S. has established extensive covert surveillance operation in sub-Saharan Africa

Fri, 15 Jun 2012 09:00:00 -0500

A new report from the Washington Post revealed this week that the U.S. military has opened a new front, a surveillance front, in Africa against al-Qaeda. Small planes are being used extensive to gather intelligence on Qaeda operations all around Africa's embattled states.

Nicole

Sat, 16 Jun 2012 00:08:32 -0500

"Whitlock said on his trip to Ouagadougou locals had noticed the presence of some 50 to 60 Americans. It wasn't a place where Americans were typically seen."

Could it be that they are people who have fled the political and social instability in Bamako? Missionaries, NGO workers, researchers etc.? I know many people who have done just that, none of them affiliated with the military in any way. I think this kind of story is very irresponsible because it could make them the targets of suspicion and violence.

PRI: Public Radio International

Report: U.S. has established extensive covert surveillance operation in sub-Saharan Africa

Nicole