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Why West Africa could soon have a jihadist state
The Conversation  |  Jan 12, 2025

Groups such as Islamic State and al-Qaeda are committed to the establishment of these states, denouncing democratic governance.

A look into war against Al-Shabaab in Somalia as new mission takes over from ATMIS
Mary Wambui  |  Jan 01, 2025

AUSSOM is designed to contain about 11,000 personnel comprising civilians, military, and police personnel.

Kenya's heightened security measures see decline in terror attacks in 2024
Mary Wambui  |  Dec 26, 2024

In September, officers responding to reports of militia sightings in the Alango Warba area of Garissa County recovered materials used for making impro...

IGAD launches checklist for media practitioners covering violent extremism
Mary Wambui  |  Dec 17, 2024

It urges media practitioners to minimise harm, avoid bias, and exercise caution when using images and videos in stories about terrorism and violent ex...

Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania begin plans to ensure security during AFCON 2027
Mary Wambui  |  Dec 03, 2024

Kenya's National Counter Terrorism Centre Director Kibiego Kigen noted that planning early will help build the necessary capacity to secure the event

New Bill seeks to devolve aspects of counter-violence extremism prevention to counties
Mary Wambui  |  Nov 30, 2024

The Bill seeks to give governors a direct mandate in overseeing the development of programmes and actions for the mainstreaming of the prevention of v...

Kenya moves to tighten border security with new data tool in partnership with its neighbour
Mary Wambui  |  Nov 28, 2024

The collaboration aims to enable the collection and analysis of API and PNR data, which are critical tools for strengthening border security, facilita...

Rwanda secures Sh2.7 billion EU boost for anti-terror mission in Mozambique
Amina Wako  |  Nov 18, 2024

Cabo Delgado has been facing an armed insurgency since 2017 that has disrupted several multi-billion-dollar oil and natural gas projects.

Kenyan man convicted in New York of plotting 9/11-style attack on US
Mary Wambui  |  Nov 05, 2024

Abdullah now faces a mandatory minimum of 20 years in prison and a maximum penalty of life imprisonment. He is scheduled for sentencing on March 10, 2...

Kenyan youth validate Counter Terror Strategy ahead of security council review
Mary Wambui  |  Oct 28, 2024

The initial strategy, launched in 2016, has been criticised for leaving certain areas vague and failing to keep pace with the evolving nature of viole...

Somalia security cameras aim to cut Al-Shabaab attacks but militants fight back
Reuters  |  Oct 26, 2024

Several businessmen told Reuters that Al-Shabaab had ordered them to take down the cameras, but government officials have warned they could face conse...

Eastern Africa records decline in terror incidents amid marginal rise in attacks across Africa
Mary Wambui  |  Oct 23, 2024

The threat of terror has spread to new geographical areas that were previously unaffected across the 55 member states.

Terrorists exploiting civilian grievances in East Africa to recruit followers
Mary Wambui  |  Oct 16, 2024

The meeting seeks to build the capacity to de-radicalise and rehabilitate former terrorists within the East Africa region.

DPP wins bid to present forensic evidence in Dusit D2 terror attack trial
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 23, 2024

The accused had previously contested the admissibility of the electronic evidence, claiming it was obtained without a search warrant and the trial mag...

Kenyan banks to spy on customers’ large transactions under new rules
Alfred Onyango  |  Sep 20, 2024

CBK said the proposed go-live date for the new guideline will be September 30, 2024, as per the revised plan.

Mbadi urges stronger sanctions for money launderers to combat terrorism financing
Barack Oduor  |  Aug 31, 2024

According to a statement from the Treasury, the regional gathering honoured the 25th anniversary of efforts to combat money laundering and terrorism f...

Terror suspect sentenced to 20 years in prison by Siaya court
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Aug 29, 2024

Awiti faced serious allegations, including the possession of materials related to terrorism and membership in a terrorist organisation.

Somalia and Egypt bolster security cooperation with new military pact
Mwangi Maina  |  Aug 14, 2024

Following the signing, President El-Sisi reaffirmed Egypt's commitment to preserving Somalia's territorial integrity and expressed a firm stance again...

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