Abdulmalek Droukdel, the longtime of emir of Al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM), was killed in a counterterrorism operation in Mali earlier this month, according to French and American officials. AQIM hasn’t publicly confirmed
Islamic State in Somalia suffers setbacks despite uptick in claimed activity
During the course of May, Somalia witnessed a relative uptick in Islamic State claimed attacks compared to recent months. However, this activity was offset by significant setbacks dealt to the organization across the country.
Civilian casualties surge in Libya during Tripoli battle, study finds
Reported civilian casualties in Libya have surged over the past year amid a prolonged battle for the capital, Tripoli, with forces believed to be linked to a warlord based in the eastern part of the
Islamic State in Somalia suffers setbacks despite uptick in claimed activity
During the course of May, Somalia witnessed a relative uptick in Islamic State claimed attacks compared to recent months. However, this activity was offset by significant setbacks dealt to the organization across the country.
Mozambique forces in major fighting with insurgents, says president
Mozambique President Filipe Nyusi said government forces had engaged in extensive fighting against insurgents after they attacked the town of Macomia in the gas-rich northern region on Thursday.
Niger adopts new wire-tapping legislation on curbing ‘terrorism’
Opposition raises privacy concerns but government insists new law ‘is not a threat to liberty’.
Militants in Burkina Faso kill 35 in separate attacks, government says
Militants in Burkina Faso attacked a cattle market and a humanitarian convoy, killing at least 35 people, the government said on Sunday.
Roadside Bomb Near Somalia’s Capital Kills 8 Civilians
A Somali police officer says at least eight civilians were killed when a minibus hit a roadside bomb outside the capital on Sunday morning.
Egypt officials say 19 militants, 5 troops killed in Sinai
The Egyptian military said it has killed at least 19 militants in raids and airstrikes against an Islamic insurgency in the northern part of the Sinai Peninsula, in clashes that also left at least five
Somalia: Army Kills Seven Al-Shabaab Militants in Operation
Somali National Army (SNA) on Tuesday killed seven Al-Shabaab extremists in an operation in the central region of Hiran, a military commander said.