August 02

• Shekau Reportedly Deposed by Own Members

  Vanguard

  Sheikh Abubakar Shekau, leader of the violent Islamic sect, Boko Haram, has reportedly been shot and deposed by members of his own sect, Boko Haram. Read more »

• Turaki, Journalists in War of Words Over Boko Haram Peace C'ttee's Findings

  Vanguard

  Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Dialogue and Peaceful Resolutions of Security Challenges in the North, Alhaji Taminu Turaki, yesterday, confronted journalists over quest... Read more »

• Boko Haram - Minister Keeps Mum On Shekau

  This Day

  Chairman, Presidential Committee on Dialogue and Peaceful Resolution of Security Challenges in the North, Alhaji Tanimu Turaki, Thursday parried questions over the assignment of... Read more »

• Agonising 18 Months in the Hands of Shabaab Captors

  Capital FM

  But when recently freed Mule Yesse stepped out of the car at the family home in Nairobi's Buruburu estate, his dad Edward Mule Yesse broke down and wailed. Read more »

• JTF, Niger Republic Troops Foil Planned Terrorists Regrouping

  Vanguard

  Following the military onslaught by special forces of the JTF in Borno, Adamawa and Yobe states which resulted in scores of Boko Haram terrorists escaping across border communities... Read more »

• Dialogue With Boko Haram Leaders Still 'Major Challenge' - Amnesty Committee

  Premium Times

  The Minister of Special Duties, Kabiru Turaki, on Thursday said that engaging in constructive dialogue with key members of Boko Haram had remained a "major challenge" for the... Read more »

• Nigerian, Nigerien Forces Foil Planned Boko Haram Attacks

  This Day

  Security agents in Nigeria and Niger Republic have thwarted plots by the outlawed terrorist organisation, Boko Haram, to carry out attacks on some Nigerian communities. The... Read more »

• Kano Attack - Terror Fight Not Over - IG

  Daily Trust

  Inspector General of Police Mohammed Abubakar said the resurgence of terrorist attacks especially the recent killing of over 20 people in Kano state is an indication that terror... Read more »

• Boko Haram - JTF Alerts of Impending Attack in Borno

  Daily Trust

  The Joint Task Force (JTF) in Borno State yesterday alerted residents of the state over plans by the Boko Haram insurgents to carry out "massive" attack in Maiduguri and other... Read more »

August 01

• JTF Warns of Impending Boko Haram Attack in Maiduguri

  Leadership

  The military joint task force in Borno State has warned of impending attack by the Boko Haram sect in Maiduguri and its environs, during and after the Eid-el-fitri celebration,... Read more »

• Freed Kenyans Meet Kin, No Ransom Was Paid

  Capital FM

  Two government officials released by Al Shabaab militants from Somalia earlier this week have now been reunited with their families. Read more »

• Godane Accuses Foreign Forces of Splintering Al-Shabaab, Lambasts Defectors

  Sabahi

  Al-Shabaab commander Ahmed Abdi Godane in an audio message released Tuesday (July 30th) accused foreign countries of attempting to break up the militant group, Kenya's Africa... Read more »

• Second Explosions Target Solar Powered Street Lights in Mogadishu

  Garowe Online

  Two separate remote-detonated bombs targeted solar power street lights lined along Maka Al-Mukarama road in the capital Mogadishu early on Thursday morning, Garowe Online reports. Read more »

• Kenyan Abductees Reunited With Their Families

  The Star

  Two Kenyans who were abducted by the Al shabaab in Somalia have been reunited with their families at a function at Harambee House this morning. Read more »

• Al Shabaab Captives Reunited With Their Families

  The Star

  The two Kenyans who were freed after being held hostage by the Al Shabaab have finally reunited with their families. Interior coordination cabinet secretary Joseph Ole Lenku says... Read more »

• Kenyan Captives Re-United With Families

  Sabahi

  District Officer Yesse Mule Edward and immigration ministry employee Fredrick Irungu Wainaina, held captive by al-Shabaab since January 2012, were re-united with their families... Read more »

July 31

• Terrorism Comes to Tunisia

  Magharebia

  Tunisians fear an imminent terror attack, now that al-Qaeda-allied extremists have military gear in their possession. Read more »

• Al-Shabaab Releases Two Kenyan Hostages

  Sabahi

  Al-Shabaab has released two Kenyan civil servants kidnapped last year, the Kenyan government announced Tuesday (July 30th). Read more »

• Scores Die In Kano Bomb Blasts

  Cameroon Tribune

  Suspected Boko Haram militants on Monday killed at least 28 people in bars in the northern Nigerian city. Read more »

• Germany Expresses Support to Tunisia in Anti-Terrorism Fight

  Tunis Afrique Presse

  German Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle presented his country's condolences to Prime Minister Ali Larayedh, following the terrorist act at Mount Chaambi, which had targeted the... Read more »

• Presidency of the Republic Calls for National Unity Against Terrorism and Attachment to Legitimate Institutions

  Tunis Afrique Presse

  The Presidency of the Republic called on Wednesday to unite the national forces against terrorism which threatens Tunisia notably through the support of the national army and the... Read more »

• Puntland Security Agencies On High Alert for Possible Terror Attacks

  Garowe Online

  Somalia's Puntland government has put the entire security sector on standby for possible terror attacks as eight days remain the end of the holy month of Ramadan, Garowe Online... Read more »

• Presidents of Parliamentary Blocs to Hold Plenary Session On Thursday to Discuss Terrorism Threats

  Tunis Afrique Presse

  "Presidents of parliamentary blocs at the National Constituent Assembly (NCA) decided to hold a plenary session next Thursday to discuss the terrorist attacks and political... Read more »

• Boko Haram Seizes Explosives At Yobe Quarry

  Daily Trust

  Suspected Boko Haram insurgents stormed a construction company's quarry and seized high profile explosives in Bara, Gulani Local government Area of Yobe state, on Sunday night. Read more »

July 30

• Kenyan Officials Abducted By Shabaab in 2012 Freed

  Capital FM

  Two Kenyan officials abducted by Somalia's Al Shabaab insurgents in January 2012 have finally been released after border communities in North Eastern Province spearheaded the... Read more »