Over the years West Africa has dealt with chronic instability caused by political crises Read more »
The devastation caused by militant group Al-Shabaab continues despite more than 15 years of effort by successive federal regimes in Mogadishu and the internationa Read more »
Alarm bells about the threat of terrorism in South Africa have recently been sounding more stridently and more often, writes Peter Fabricius for the Institute for Security St Read more »
This comes a week after the U.S. Embassy issued a warning on a potential terror attack in Sandton targeting large gatherings. Durban businessman Farhad Hoomer, al Read more »
Before 2008, Al-Shabaab was a small player within the larger Islamic Courts Union (ICU). The Union was an umbrella entity that emerged around 2003 to provide justice and security ... Read more »
With violent extremists skilfully exploiting digital platforms, Africa should pressure tech companies to deal with terrorism online, writes Karen Allen for the Institute ... Read more »
Militants have moved their operations south from Cabo Delgado to the Nampula province. Its two districts of Erati and Memba have seen several people killed, Read more »
Almost 500 Al-Shabaab fighters first crossed into eastern Ethiopia on July 20, 2022 clashing with Ethiopian forces along the border. U.S. assessments suggest they may have ... Read more »
Somali officials have confirmed that the two explosions that occurred on July 27, 2022 in the Lower Shabelle region, killed at least 18 people, including the mayor of ... Read more »
Over just the last two weeks, insurgents in the province of Cabo Delgado have been active in four districts which never suffered guerrilla attacks before, reports Joseph Hanlon. ... Read more »
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