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Africa lagging in designating ISIL, al-Qaeda entities, UN expert reveals
Africa lagging in designating ISIL, al-Qaeda entities, UN expert reveals
Mary Wambui  |  Aug 21, 2025

In August 2019, Kenya's push to have the al-Shabaab terror group designated failed at the United Nations Security Council following strong opposition...

Islamic State claims responsibility for DRC church attack that left at least 43 dead
Islamic State claims responsibility for DRC church attack that left at least 43 dead
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jul 29, 2025

According to the United Nations Organisation Stabilisation Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO), the official death toll from the...

Puntland forces record major victories against ISIS in Somalia
Puntland forces record major victories against ISIS in Somalia
Hassan Mohamed  |  Jan 16, 2025

The fierce fighting that has so far killed over 40 terrorists deep inside a rugged mountain where forces are battling a resurgent ISIS militant in Pun...

Zelensky aide denies Ukraine link to Moscow concert hall attack
Zelensky aide denies Ukraine link to Moscow concert hall attack
AFP  |  Mar 23, 2024

The Islamic State has claimed responsibility for the attack, the deadliest in Russia in almost two decades.

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