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Somalia intensifies push to flush out ISIS elements holed up in Puntland’s Almiskaad mountains
Hassan Mohamed  |  Jan 12, 2025

Puntland officials say hundreds of ISIS fighters from the Middle East have been sneaking into its eastern rugged Golis and Alimiskaad mountainous regi...

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

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...

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.

Mozambique election likely to extend half-century rule of Frelimo party
Reuters  |  Oct 08, 2024

President Filipe Nyusi is stepping down after two terms and the party's candidate, Daniel Chapo, is expected to replace him.

Al-Shabaab attack still haunts Lamu’s hotel industry ten years later
Farhiya Hussein  |  Oct 07, 2024

The terrorists, who were armed with deadly weapons, including guns, grenades, and knives, raided Mpeketoni town at around 8 p.m.

The agony of getting Kenyan IDs for Lamu residents bordering Somalia
Farhiya Hussein  |  Aug 18, 2024

The situation is so dire that even acquiring birth documents is a huge struggle for the residents of the affected areas.

135 Al-Shabaab terrorists killed in Somalia, more captured alive
Hassan Mohamed  |  Jul 22, 2024

The Jubaland Intelligence and Security Agency issued a statement today confirming that 135 Al-Shabaab fighters, including commanders, were killed in a...

Around 40 killed in attack on central Mali village
Reuters  |  Jul 03, 2024

The attack took place on Monday in the village of Djiguibombo in the Mopti region, one of several areas in Mali's north and centre.

Gunmen kidnap more than 100 in attack on villages in northwest Nigeria
Reuters  |  May 12, 2024

Gunmen attacked the villages of Gora, Madomawa and Jambuzu and that 38 men and 67 women and children were missing.

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.

Gunmen kill six Nigerian soldiers in ambush, army says
AFP  |  Apr 22, 2024

Largely rural Shiroro, where the incident took place, is frequently attacked by armed gangs targeting villages and security personnel.

Government bans Mandera quarry activities amid Al-Shabaab threats
Adan Mohamed  |  Apr 09, 2024

The workers had been conducting mining activities despite an earlier order, prompting the government to prohibit all quarry activities.

Al-Shabaab fighters storm Somalia military base
AFP  |  Mar 23, 2024

The assault comes after Al-Shabaab gunmen attacked a hotel near the presidential palace in Mogadishu on March 14, killing three people.

Putin declares national day of mourning as death toll in Moscow attack hits 115
Amina Wako  |  Mar 23, 2024

Camouflaged gunmen opened fire at the packed Crocus City Hall in Moscow's northern suburb of Krasnogorsk on Friday evening, ahead of a concert by Sovi...

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