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Swedish prosecutors have charged three individuals, alleged members of the Islamic State (IS), with plotting terrorist acts and attempting to recruit minors for their plans. Authorities...
In a recent tweet thread, doctoral student @CdricLabrousse outlined the complex panorama of forces involved in the ongoing offensive in Aleppo over the past 72 hours....
Syrian rebels, led by the Islamist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), have launched a surprise offensive, capturing territory around Aleppo and entering Syria’s second-largest city. This...
Kenyan security forces neutralized a suspected Al-Shabaab operative in Fafi, Garissa County, near the Somali border. The operation, led by the elite Special Operations Group (SOG),...
Nigerian military officials hailed the arrest of Simon Ekpa, a Finland-based separatist leader, as a diplomatic breakthrough in the fight against secessionist violence. Ekpa, arrested Thursday...
The Islamic State’s affiliate in Somalia, though smaller than its Middle Eastern counterparts, is rapidly gaining strength due to an influx of foreign fighters. A recent...
The emergence of Lakurawa as a potent threat in Nigeria’s northwest is less a product of recent geopolitical shifts and more a reflection of longstanding systemic...
Ethiopia has vowed to sustain its efforts against the al-Shabaab militant group, reaffirming its commitment to regional security despite Somalia’s recent decision to exclude Ethiopia from...
Nigerian security analysts are expressing heightened concern after defense officials announced the emergence of a new insurgent group, the Lakurawas, now operating primarily in Nigeria’s northwestern...
A worsening diplomatic rift between Algeria and Mali over how to resolve Mali’s long-standing Tuareg rebellion has ignited fresh tensions in the already volatile Sahel region....
In response to a deadly attack that killed over 40 government troops in the Lake Chad Basin, Chad’s President Mahamat Idriss Deby has launched a new...
A 21-year-old man from Maryland, Michael Sam Teekaye Jr., has been arrested and charged with attempting to join ISIS-Somalia, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District...
Kenyan actress Wanjiku Mburu, widely known for her role as Mama Baha on Machachari, recently received an emotional and unexpected call from her brother, George Mburu,...
The UK and the Netherlands are bracing for a potential surge in terrorism linked to escalating tensions in the Middle East. As Israel weighs a retaliatory...
U.S. Secretary of State Blinken emphasizes the need for stronger international cooperation to counter ISIS’s potential resurgence amid Middle Eastern conflicts. U.S. Secretary of State Antony...
Islamic State presence in Somalia has doubled over the past year, raising concerns about increased foreign fighter involvement and regional destabilization. The number of Islamic State...
A Region Gripped by Instability The Sahel, a vast and volatile region south of the Sahara Desert, has been besieged by a surge in extremist violence...
Exploring the Surge of Jihadist Activity and the Shadows of Political Chaos Transforming the Sahel into a Launchpad for Global Terrorism In the heart of the...
Somali Government Urged to Act as Dangerous Militant Collaboration Emerges Across the Gulf of Aden The threat is real, and it’s growing. Somaliland’s Minister of Internal...
Withdrawal of U.S. Forces From Niger Shifts Counterterrorism Efforts to Neighboring Nations Amid Rising Extremist Threats. The U.S. military’s withdrawal from Niger, following the country’s July...
Despite its Smaller Size, IS-Somalia’s Financial Power and Global Reach Make It a Major Player in Terrorism The Islamic State’s Somalia affiliate is making waves far...
As America commemorates 9/11’s 23rd anniversary, political figures and citizens grapple with the enduring impact of the attacks amidst today’s heated debates and renewed resolve. On...
From Resurgent Terror Groups to AI-Enhanced Propaganda—How Modern Technology is Amplifying the Global Threat As the 23rd anniversary of the September 11 attacks approaches, the U.S....
The Islamic State’s Growing Influence Challenges Regional Security and Economic Stability Northern Somalia, with its rugged terrain and strategic coastal positions, is witnessing a troubling resurgence...
Suspected Boko Haram Militants Launch Deadly Raid, Highlighting Ongoing Crisis in Northeast Nigeria In a horrifying display of violence, at least 81 people have been killed...
The United Nations Security Council extended the mandate for the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (Atmis) on August 15, 2024, marking 18 years of international...
Deadly Attacks in Baluchistan by the Baloch Liberation Army Authorities in Pakistan reported that insurgents have killed over 40 people, including civilians and security personnel, in...
Al-Qaeda-Linked Group Claims Responsibility for Devastating Assault On Saturday, the central region of Barsalogho in Burkina Faso experienced a catastrophic attack claimed by Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam...
General Muhoozi Kainerugaba’s Controversial Demand and Its Potential Impact on Uganda-U.S. Relations Uganda’s Chief of Defense Forces, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has issued a stunning demand for...
Islamic State Affiliate Expands Operations, Targeting Regions Beyond Afghanistan The United Nations has raised serious concerns about the growing threat posed by the Afghanistan-based Islamic State...
Two Somali Citizens in Tucson Admit to Plotting Support for ISIS, Await Sentencing Two Somali citizens residing in Tucson have admitted their involvement in a conspiracy...
Nation’s Intelligence Services Warn of Increased Likelihood of Extremist Acts as Global Security Landscape Shifts Australia has raised its official terror threat level to “probable,” reflecting...
EARF Enhances Rapid Deployment and Security Measures in Kismayo In a display of military precision and readiness, U.S. soldiers from the East Africa Response Force (EARF)...
Plea Bargains Axed Amidst Fierce Backlash from Victims’ Families and Politicians U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has annulled the plea agreements with Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, the...
Horror at Liido Beach: Al-Shabaab’s Ruthless Attack Sparks Outrage Somaliland condemns a devastating Al-Shabaab attack on Mogadishu’s Liido Beach, resulting in over 30 deaths and more...
UN Envoy Alerts Security Council to Escalating Extremist Threat and Humanitarian Crisis in Syria The specter of terrorism looms large over Syria once again. The top...
Amid Explosions and Controversy, Somali Women Defy Odds in Groundbreaking Beauty Pageant On a night when most of Somalia tuned in to the Euro football final,...
Somalia’s Hidden Alliances and Western Double Standards: Exposing Secret Intelligence and Government Ties to Terrorism The explosive claims by Somalia’s former National Security Advisor suggesting Al-Shabab...
A family of five children, including a breastfeeding baby, dies in a mortar strike In the early hours of the morning, a resident of Balow village...
Abdulkadir Mu’min, the leader of Daesh in Somalia, evades death and continues to command from a hidden stronghold. The leader of the Daesh group in Somalia,...
Suspected female suicide bombers target a wedding, funeral, and hospital in Gwoza, Borno state, resulting in significant casualties and highlighting ongoing insurgent threats. At least 18...
The rapid expansion of violent extremist groups linked to al-Qaida and the Islamic State in Africa is raising alarm among U.S. defense and military officials. The...
As Somalia grapples with the persistent threat of al Shabaab militants, the Somali government is urgently seeking to slow the withdrawal of African Union peacekeepers. This...
The United States is sharpening its counterterrorism focus on Somalia, reacting to the increasing threat posed by the Islamic State’s (ISIS) resurgence in the Horn of...
The announcement that the top leader of Daesh (ISIS) has allegedly relocated to Somalia marks a significant shift in the global fight against terrorism. This development...
On May 31, the U.S. military conducted an airstrike in Somalia, specifically targeting ISIS militants 81 km southeast of Bosaso. This strike aimed at Abdulqadir Mumin,...
Houthi Talks to Supply Weapons to Al-Shabaab: A Growing Threat Recent US intelligence reports indicate that the Houthi rebels in Yemen are engaged in discussions to...
