Al-Qaeda linked Mali, Africa terror funded by ransom payments
An estimated $50 million ransom paid to free a hostage seized by al-Qaeda-linked terrorists in Mali in late…
How US-Kenya alignment reshapes counterterrorism in Horn of Africa
Efforts to counter transnational organisations and networks in Africa are no longer confined to proscription orders or terrorist…
Nigeria’s Banditry Crisis Worsens – Africa Defense Forum
The Nigerian government’s Terrorist Prevention Act reclassified violent bandit groups, criminal gangs and kidnapping syndicates as terrorists in…
Somalia: A Nation of Youth—So Why Are Its Young People Leaving?
Among the many stories emerging from Somalia, one recent case stands out: the sentencing of a Somali healthcare…
Mali Army, Russian Paramilitary Allies Retake Northern Town
Mali’s army has regained control of the key northern town of Anefis after fighting against rebel…
Morocco says it has dismantled ISIL-linked cell planning attack | Armed Groups News
Police arrest 10 suspects, seizing bladed weapons, military-style clothes and bomb‑making instructions. Published On 6 Jul 20266 Jul…
Morocco foils attack plots tied to Islamic State
Morocco‘s counterterrorism agency said on Monday it had foiled attack plots targeting sensitive sites and public security by…
Somalia peacekeeping mission at risk as US blocks UN support, sources say
The United States has said it will prevent the United Nations from supporting an African Union peacekeeping mission in Somalia starting…
Tunisia Shows ‘Operational Superiority’ With Counterterror Raids
Two raids on terrorist cells in Tunisia earlier this year demonstrate security forces’ ability to detect and neutralize…
Houthis and Al-Shabaab conspiring to choke Red Sea routes
In a region crucial to global trade, ideological rivals may now be working together. United Nations and American…
Russia: Most of the “Africa Legion” strongholds in Mali are now under the control of the Russian army
Moscow, Russia – Russia announced that most of the positions and strongholds of the “Africa Legion” in Mali…
Shabaab spokesman congratulates JNIM, denounces Western powers in Eid message
A promotional image for Ali Mohamad Rage’s Eid al Adha speech published by Shabaab’s media outlet, Al Kataib.…