September 24
Somalia: Ethiopian FM Warns Arms Shipments to Somalia 'Exacerbate Fragile Security,' Cautions Against Weapons Reaching 'Terrorists'
Addis Standard
Ambassador Taye Atske-Selassie, Ethiopia's Foreign Minister, has expressed concern over the recent arms shipments to Somalia, stating that they could "further exacerbate the… Read more »
Nigeria: 7 Months After, Abducted Zamfara Students Regain Freedom
Leadership
The kidnapped students and staff members of Federal University Gusau in Zamfara State have regained their freedom after seven months in captivity. Read more »
Liberia: Justice Minister, Giaba Call for Stronger Enforcement of Anti-Terrorism Financing Laws
FrontPageAfrica
GIABA Capacity Building workshop on Countering Terrorism Financing (CFT) for National Stakeholders: Justice Minister, GIABA Demand Robust Enforcement of Anti-Terrorist Financing… Read more »
East Africa: Terrorist Irredentism and Hegemonic Containment On the Horn of Africa, Implications for Ethiopia [opinion]
Ethiopian Herald
The IS which has lost ground in most parts of the world seems to search for a safe haven in the Horn of Africa searching for a niche in Somalia. On yet another development, the… Read more »
September 22
Nigeria: Air Force Gets 12 Fighter Aircraft Against Insecurity
Leadership
Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has taken delivery of 12 aircraft to boost the fight against banditry and insurgency in the country. Read more »
September 18
Africa: What's in a Game? Video Games and Russian Influence in Africa [analysis]
ISS
It may be time to bring gaming onto the information integrity radar, while supporting citizens' right to choose their tech. Read more »
September 17
Morocco: Three Daesh Supporters Arrested On Suspicion of Preparing Terrorist Projects (Bcij)
MAP
The Central Bureau of Judicial Investigations (BCIJ), under of the General Directorate of Territorial Surveillance (DGST), arrested Tuesday, on the basis of information provided by… Read more »
Nigeria: Gunmen Kill 5 in Fresh Plateau Attack
Daily Trust
Gunmen have attacked Mbar community in Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State on Sunday night, killing five people just 11 days after a similar attack in Congo community… Read more »
September 16
Africa: U.S. Military Strategy in Africa Remains 'Partnership-Centric' - Africom's General Langley
allAfrica
The head of the U.S-Africa Command (Africom) - a unit of the U.S. military responsible for operations on the continent - said the U.S. strategy on the continent will… Read more »
Nigeria: Did Terror Kingpin Foresee Own Death? How Halilu Sububu Preached Peace in Last Video
Premium Times
"Things are happening; they are finishing (killing) us, and if it continues like this, what will happen to the young generation?" Mr Sububu said in the six-minute video. Read more »
September 11
Nigeria: Terrorists Invade Niger Community Again
Premium Times
Local sources around the village told PREMIUM TIMES that they have been hearing sporadic gunshots from the axis since 5:30 a.m. on Wednesday. Read more »
Nigeria: Speaker Abbas Condemns Abduction of Nurses, Patients in Kaduna Hospital
Leadership
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, has condemned the attack on a hospital, and the abduction of workers as well as patients by bandits in Birnin Gwari,… Read more »
September 10
Nigeria: Shiites-Police Clashes Too Many, Too Frequent
Daily Trust
On August 25, 2024, the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN), popularly called Shiites, clashed with the Police in the Wuse District of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The… Read more »
September 08
Nigeria: NAFDAC Signs MOU With Counter Terrorism Centre
Leadership
National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Counter Terrorism Centre to tackle… Read more »
September 05
West Africa: Senegalese President Calls On Europe to Increase Efforts to Curb Insurgency in Sahel
Foroyaa
Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye recently urged Europe to do more to fight the insurgency in the Sahel, a region that has already deteriorated following years of conflict… Read more »
September 04
Nigeria: Kaduna to Strengthen Collaboration With NSA to Counter Violent Extremism
Daily Trust
The Kaduna State government has announced plans to enhance collaboration with ActionAid Nigeria (AAN) and the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) to combat violent… Read more »
September 03
Zimbabwe: Looking Back - Jail for Woman Who Fed Terrorists
The Herald
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August 29
Nigeria: Police Killed, Took 4 Corpses of Our Members - Shi'ites
Daily Trust
Members of the proscribed Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN), better known as Shiites, have accused the police of killing four of their members and taking their corpses away during… Read more »
August 28
Nigeria: Kidnapping / Federal Govt Needs to Do More About Insecurity - Afenifere
Leadership
The pan-Yoruba socio-cultural and political organisation, Afenifere, has expressed relief on the return of the Nigerian graduates who were kidnapped on their way from Akwa Ibom to… Read more »
August 27
West Africa: '1,400 Schools Destroyed, 2,295 Teachers Killed in Nigeria'
Leadership
0ver 1,400 schools have been destroyed, and more than 2,295 teachers killed in Nigeria since 2009 to date. Read more »
West Africa: Time for Nigeria to Engage Boko Haram [column]
Daily Trust
Amid the complexities of global conflicts, the path to peace often winds through treacherous territories where dialogue with non-state armed groups becomes an inevitable, albeit… Read more »
August 26
Nigeria: Forum Lauds IGP, NSA Over Rescue of 20 Kidnapped Medical Students
Leadership
The National Unity Forum (NUF), a non-governmental organisation that seeks to defend and promote Nigeria's unity in diversity, has commended the gallantry, resilience and… Read more »
August 25
Nigeria: NAF Aircraft Strikes Terrorists in Kaduna, Zamfara
Vanguard
...Destroy illegal refining sites in Rivers, Imo States Read more »
Nigeria: Just-in - 2 Officers Die, 3 Unconscious As Shi'ite Attack Police
Leadership
Two police officers have been confirmed dead and three others left unconscious as Shi'ite members attacked police officers in Abuja on Sunday. Read more »
Nigeria: FG's Abuse of Terrorism-Related Charges
This Day
With the frivolous use of terrorism-related allegations by the federal government to hound Nigerians and silence opposing views, Ejiofor Alike writes that the police should provide… Read more »