An attack by suspected Islamist militants on motorbikes killed at least 25 soldiers Thursday in the West African nation of Niger, adding to a death toll that has surged in recent weeks as troops struggle
AU urges world to support Somalia to tackle terrorism
The African Union on Thursday appealed to the international community to increase its assistance and support to Somalia to help Mogadishu fight global terrorism and extremism amid increased terror attacks.
Africa’s Sahel seeks new ways to fight terrorism
Heads of state from West Africa and France will gather in the French town of Pau to find new strategies against jihadists in the Sahel. But resistance to the presence of French troops in the
Deadly raid in Kenya carried out under ‘direction’ of al-Qaeda leadership, Shabaab says
Shabaab has released a video featuring its spokesman, Ali Mohamud Rage, who claims credit on behalf of the organization for the deadly raid on an airfield in Kenya earlier this week. Three Americans were killed
Egypt’s foreign minister says Turkey supports extremists in Libya
CAIRO: Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry claims Turkey continues to support extremists in Libya’s long-running civil war.
Jihadi Violence and Terror Surging in West Africa
In a follow up to his remarks in December, Mohamed Ibn Chambas, the UN special representative and head of the UN Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS) sounded the alarm on growing militant
Boko Haram Insurgents Ambush Operation Lafiya Dole Commander In Borno
It was gathered that Adeniyi was on his way back to Maiduguri, Borno State, after a visit to troops recently deployed to Jakana to protect lives and property when the attack happened.
Car bomb kills at least four near Somalia’s parliament in Mogadishu
At least four people were killed and 10 wounded when a car bomb exploded close to a checkpoint near Somalia’s parliament in the capital Mogadishu on Wednesday, police said.
US threat to withdraw from African security efforts leaves Sahel vulnerable
As Iran launches ballistic missiles at US bases in Iraq, the US looks to draw down force numbers in Africa. Meanwhile, Russia and China increase their security presence on the continent.
Libya Rebels Capture Key Coastal City in Threat to U.N.-Backed Government
The fall of Surt comes as foreign powers intensify their involvement in the conflict, escalating the battle for control of the country.