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Convicted Kenyan terrorist who planned 9/11-style attack in US to know fate in April
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Mar 26, 2025

Authorities believe Abdullah intended to hijack a commercial aircraft and crash it into a tall building in Atlanta, mimicking the September 11, 2001,...

Opinion: Al-Shabaab’s deadly advance on Mogadishu signals Somalia’s descent into disaster
Addis Standard  |  Mar 21, 2025

If Mogadishu falls, the consequences will reverberate far beyond Somalia’s borders.

Islamic State in Somalia: The terrorist group’s origins, rise and recent battlefield defeats
The Conversation  |  Mar 21, 2025

The Islamic State’s reputation in Somalia is often overstated. The group has never captured or held large territories.

AU calls for stronger AI regulations to tackle terrorism and political instability
Mary Wambui  |  Mar 21, 2025

Criminal and rival political groups have also adopted AI to spread disinformation and hate speech, particularly online, making it one of the most dang...

Somali National Army eliminates Al-Shabaab leaders in Shabelle region
Charles Adinda  |  Mar 20, 2025

This latest victory comes just a day after an assassination attempt on Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, whose convoy was targeted by Al-Shabaab...

Puntland welcomes former ISIS affiliates amid anti-terrorism push
Charles Adinda  |  Mar 04, 2025

The government confirmed that these individuals had cashed in on the seven-day amnesty by renouncing their previously held terrorism ideologies.

Somalia says its army, allied militias repel Al-Shabaab attacks, kill more than 130
Reuters  |  Feb 20, 2025

Al Shabaab attacked four villages in the Middle Shabelle region with vehicles laden with explosives on Thursday morning, and briefly captured two of t...

Thirty-seven suspected terrorists arrested in East Africa, says Interpol
Reuters  |  Jan 27, 2025

Interpol, which is headquartered in France, said the arrests had been made during November and December during operations conducted jointly with the p...

Puntland cracks down on illegal foreigners amid security concerns
Charles Adinda  |  Jan 27, 2025

In line with the directive, the police have launched sweeping operations to arrest all undocumented foreigners and enforce a ban on street begging whi...

Anti-terror court rules Dusit D2 suspects have case to answer
Mary Wambui  |  Jan 21, 2025

The two were arrested alongside a third suspect, Mire Abdullahi, following investigations into the terror incident that claimed the lives of 21 people...

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...

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