November 26
Liberia: UN Supports Liberia's Peacebuilding Efforts [press release]
New Dawn
The United Nations (UN) in Liberia reaffirms its commitment to supporting the country's peacebuilding and sustaining peace initiatives. Read more »
November 21
Malawi: Malawi Refugees Receive First-Ever Insurance Payout
VOA
Refugees at Malawi's only refugee camp, Dzaleka, have started receiving their first-ever insurance payouts to mitigate the impact of the El Nino weather pattern, which has… Read more »
November 19
Nigeria: Who Are the Lakurawas? [analysis]
This Day
Already overburdened by the war against terrorists on several fronts, Nigeria is again being confronted with the emergence of another deadly armed terrorist group, Lakurawa, who is… Read more »
Nigeria: The Feeding Worms of Lakurawa
This Day
The Lakurawas Read more »
November 17
Uganda: MP Nkunyingi Asks Govt to Apologise Over Kidnap of Egyptian Diplomat
Nile Post
The Shadow Minister of Foreign Affairs, Nkunyingi Muwada, has called on the government to address security gaps after the kidnap of an Egyptian diplomat in Kampala. Read more »
Nigeria: Lakurawa Terror Group Must Not Come to Stay
This Day
The emergence of Lakurawa, a new terror group in the North-west, has compounded the state of insecurity caused by bandits that have been terrorising the zone. With the obvious… Read more »
November 14
Nigeria: Before 'Lakurawa' Snowballs
This Day
Monday Philips EKPE writes that federal and state governments cannot afford to repeat past mistakes in confronting terrorism Read more »
November 13
Uganda: Security Rescues Egyptian Diplomat Kidnapped in Uganda
Nile Post
Joint security forces have successfully rescued a diplomat at the Egyptian Embassy in Uganda who had been kidnapped by unknown individuals who later asked for a ransom of over… Read more »
November 12
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe's Leonard Zulu Lands Top UN Post in Uganda
New Zimbabwe
LEONARD Zulu has been appointed the United Nations Resident Coordinator to Uganda. Read more »
November 11
Chad: Chad Troops Killed in Clashes With Jihadists
Daily Trust
Numerous Chad troops have been killed in a clash with jihadists in the Lake Chad region, the latest such incident in the central African nation, officials said on Sunday. Read more »
November 07
Kenya: Kindiki Proud of Success in Combating Terrorism, Banditry As Interior CS
Capital FM
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, formerly Interior Cabinet Secretary, on Thursday, reflected on his tenure's achievements in the fight against terrorism and banditry, particularly… Read more »
Nigeria: Terrorist Leaders Begging to Surrender - Nigerian Military
Premium Times
"We are opening a surrendering corridor for that purpose." Read more »
November 06
Libya: USAID and WFP Address Food Insecurity for Sudanese Refugees in Libya
WFP
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) received a donation of US$3.25 million from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Bureau of Humanitarian… Read more »
November 05
Nigeria: Another Terror Group Emerges in Sokoto - - Dep Gov
Vanguard
Sokoto State Government has raised the alarm over the emergence of another terrorist group in the state, identified as LAKURAWAS. Read more »
November 04
Nigeria: Troops Arrest Wanted Terrorist, Habu Dogo, Others
Daily Trust
The Defence Headquarters said the Nigerian troops have in the last one week apprehended a notorious terrorist leader, Abubakar Ibrahim (AKA) Habu Dogo in Sokoto and seven IPOB/ESN… Read more »
November 03
Nigeria: Most Wanted Terrorist, Dogo 'Captured'
Vanguard
*DHQ also claims arrest of seven IPoB/ESN leaders in Abia, Anambra, Imo Read more »
Nigeria: UK Strengthens Defence Ties With Nigeria As RFA Lyme Bay Docks in Lagos
Vanguard
The UK Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) vessel, RFA Lyme Bay, recently docked at Premier Port, Apapa Quays, Lagos, Nigeria, marking a key advancement in the UK-Nigeria Security and… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu - I'm Committed to Ending Terrorism, Banditry, Kidnapping
This Day
*Tertiary institutions not grounds for recruitment of extremist groups, Kaduna gov tells students Read more »
October 31
Liberia: Cess Organizes Round Table Discussion On Terrorism & Violent Extremism
New Dawn
The Center for Economic Crimes & Security Studies (CESS) has organized a one-day high-level Roundtable Discussion on Terrorism and Violent Extremism in the Mano River Union… Read more »
October 29
Nigeria: NAF Airstrikes Hit Terrorists' Meeting Point, Kill Scores in Borno
Leadership
Airstrikes undertaken by the Nigerian Air Force have struck terrorists' meeting points and eliminated scores of terrorists in Borno State. Read more »
October 22
Somalia: Somali President to Meet Kenyan Counterpart to Discuss Security Transition and Bilateral Ties
Shabelle
Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud arrived in Nairobi on Monday for high-level discussions with Kenyan President William Ruto, focusing on security transition and enhancing… Read more »
October 20
Ethiopia: African Defense Leaders Rally to Avert Security Threats
Ethiopian Herald
In response to the volatile global order and contemporary security challenges facing the continent, African defense ministers and military attachés convened a critical… Read more »
October 17
East Africa: Networked Fight Against Terrorism in the Horn of Africa
Ethiopian Herald
For years, the superpowers have assumed that the Horn of Africa is a fertile ground for terrorism. It has come under high scrutiny as it is a strategic location in the fight… Read more »
