As the war in Yemen enters its fifth year, faint hope for an end to the continuing carnage can be felt in large part because of the threat posed by the coronavirus pandemic.
Mozambique police dismiss jihadist threat in north after attacks
Mozambican police on Tuesday dismissed the threat of Islamist militants controlling any territory in the north of country after a spate of jihadist attacks in the gas-rich region.
The problem with militias in Somalia: Almost everyone wants them despite their dangers
The following introduction is an excerpt from the case study, “The problem with militias in Somalia: Almost everyone wants them despite their dangers,” produced by Vanda Felbab-Brown for the United Nations University report, “Hybrid conflict,
Egypt Police Neutralize Terrorist Cell in Cairo Suburb
While Egyptians on Tuesday were waiting in front of their TV screens for the daily COVID-19 report issued by the Health Ministry, they were surprised by news reporting a security attack on a terrorist cell
Forces Aligned With Tripoli Government Advance Along West Libyan Coast
Forces aligned with Libya’s internationally recognized government seized two towns west of the capital Tripoli on Monday after heavy clashes and drone strikes, military sources and residents said.
Seven travellers killed in suspected Boko Haram attack near Maiduguri
At least seven persons were on Sunday killed after suspected Boko Haram insurgents attacked two vehicles traveling along Maiduguri-Damaturu highway, sources said.
Kenya: Four Al-Shabaab Killed, Police Reservists Hurt in Wajir Gunfight
Four suspected Al-Shabaab militants have been killed in a gun battle with police reservists in Wajir.
Extremists in Northern Mozambique Declare Goal of Caliphate
A shadowy Islamist group that has terrorised northern Mozambique for more than two years has suddenly become more brazen, unmasking its fighters and openly declaring its goal of turning the gas-rich region into a caliphate.
Yemen’s Houthi rebels violate ceasefire 241 times in two days, Saudi coalition says
The Saudi-led coalition backing Yemen’s internationally recognised government accused Houthi rebels of breaking a ceasefire on Monday.
Mali: Suite aux accrochages meurtriers ayant opposé deux factions terroristes au centre du Pays: Des blessés de la Katiba Ansar Eddine Macina admis au centre de santé de Kidal
Plusieurs éléments armés, issus de la Katiba Ansar Eddine Macina, ayant été blessés lors des récents combats contre l’Organisation Etat islamique du Grand Sahara (EIGS), ont rejoint ces derniers jours le centre de santé de