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107 killed, 124 injured in violent extremism attacks in Kenya in 2024 – Report
Mary Wambui  |  May 02, 2025

The majority of the attacks occurred in Mandera, Garissa, Lamu, and Wajir counties, with Mandera recording the highest number of incidents and fatalit...

AU mission vows to intensify security in Somalia
XINHUA  |  Apr 13, 2025

Bam reaffirmed AUSSOM's commitment to working closely with the Somali government and the SNA to protect civilians, safeguard major supply routes, and...

Explainer: How did a US journalist end up in a secret chat on Yemen airstrike plans?
XINHUA  |  Mar 26, 2025

Goldberg said he had serious doubts about the authenticity of the group chat because he couldn't believe that the U.S. national security leadership wo...

Six police officers killed, four injured in suspected Al-Shabaab attack in Garissa
Issa Hussein  |  Mar 23, 2025

According to a police report, the heavily armed insurgents with sophisticated weapons overran the camp causing death and Injuries.

Trump launches large-scale strikes on Yemen's Houthis, at least 31 killed
Reuters  |  Mar 16, 2025

Trump also warned Iran that it needed to immediately halt support for the group.

UN chief Antonio Guterres says there is 'disturbing rise in anti-Muslim bigotry'
Reuters  |  Mar 15, 2025

Rights advocates have for years raised concerns about stigma faced by Muslims and Arabs because of how some people conflate those communities with Isl...

Ethiopia: Violent clashes in Amhara’s East, West Gojjam zones leave eight civilians dead
Addis Standard  |  Mar 14, 2025

The persistent conflict between government security forces and Fano militants in the Amhara region is inflicting substantial harm upon civilians and p...

Puntland president says ISIS supporters have a week to surrender or be hunted down
Hassan Mohamed  |  Feb 28, 2025

The Puntland president thanked all countries that continue to help Puntland in the fight against ISIS, saying without their support Puntland and Somal...

Africom confirms ISIS leader Ahmed Maeleninine killed in recent airstrike in Somalia
Mary Wambui  |  Feb 12, 2025

The airstrike authorised by President Donald Trump was meant to degrade ISIS's ability to plot and conduct terrorist attacks, a top priority for his a...

Militia kills at least 51 civilians in east Congo village attack
Reuters  |  Feb 11, 2025

The night before, they carried out an attack on a local camp for internally displaced people before being repelled by the U.N. peacekeeping force, kno...

Escalating Red Sea vessel attacks risk negating Kenya’s easing inflation as shipment of essential goods affected
Alfred Onyango  |  Jan 04, 2025

The ongoing attacks and tensions have severely impacted the flow of goods through the Suez Canal, with the 7-day moving average of container traffic f...

Caught between terror and neglect: A tale of Lamu residents bearing the brunt of terrorism
Farhiya Hussein  |  Oct 21, 2024

Villages within Boni Forest, which were once prone to frequent terrorist attacks, include Pandanguo, Bodhai, Milimani, Basuba, Mangai, Mararani, and K...

Hamas, Israel trade blame for not reaching Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal
Reuters  |  Jul 29, 2024

Netanyahu's office said in response that it was Hamas leadership that was preventing a deal by demanding 29 changes to the proposal.

Fano leader Eskinder Nega maintains stance on peace talks amid tensions in Amhara, Ethiopia
Hanifa Adan  |  Jun 14, 2024

Reflecting on Africa's history, he noted that after much loss of life and property destruction, conflicting parties often return to negotiations.

Kenya to prosecute pirates as US, EU boost maritime security efforts
Amina Wako  |  May 26, 2024

Kenya has been designated as the second country, after Seychelles, to prosecute suspects of maritime crimes, a significant step in addressing security...

Mali talks propose junta rule for three more years
Reuters  |  May 11, 2024

The West African country has been under military rule since a coup in 2020, and tensions have risen over the junta's failure to stick to a promised ti...

Suspected militants kidnap over 110 civilians in Mali
AFP  |  Apr 22, 2024

Mali has since 2012 been ravaged by different factions affiliated with Al-Qaeda and the Islamic State group as well as local groups.

Ugandan security on high alert as ADF fighters cross border from DRC
Amina Wako  |  Mar 19, 2024

The ADF militants are suspected to be planning attacks in various parts popular with civilians, including urban centres, places of worship, schools, a...

Indian Navy recaptures ship from Somali pirates, rescues 17 crew members
AFP  |  Mar 17, 2024

The December hijacking of the ship was the first time since 2017 that any cargo vessel had been successfully boarded by Somali pirates.

UNCTAD warns of disruptions on shipping routes for global trade
Bashir Mohammed  |  Feb 26, 2024

The Red Sea, a crucial waterway connecting the Indian Ocean to the Suez Canal and the Mediterranean Sea, has witnessed a surge in attacks by Houthi mi...

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