Al Shabaab Gunmen Attack Hotel in Beledweyne, Seven Dead
Gunmen from the Al Shabaab militant group launched a deadly attack on a hotel in the central Somali town of Beledweyne on Tuesday March 11, […]
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US Strikes Kill Key ISIL Figures in Puntland, Somalia
The Government of Somalia’s semi-autonomous Puntland region has confirmed on February 2 that recent US military strikes in the Golis Mountains have successfully killed key […]
Mali’s ex-Islamist leader sentenced by ICC to 10 years for war crimes in Timbuktu
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has sentenced Al Hassan Ag Abdoul Aziz, an extremist leader of an al-Qaeda-linked Ansar al-Din armed group, to 10 years […]
Mali: Large-scale Jnim jihadist symbolic attacks in Bamako
On the morning of September 17, 2024, Mali’s capital, Bamako, was hit by attacks targeting a gendarmerie school in the Faladié district and a military […]
Mali’s Military Launches Probe into Disturbing Video of Alleged Soldier Misconduct
The Malian armed forces have initiated an investigation into a shocking video that has sparked outrage and concern across social media platforms. The footage, which […]
Niger’s Prime Minister Alleges Benin’s Blockade of Oil Exports Breaches Agreements
Niger’s Prime Minister, Ali Mahaman Lamine Zeine, asserted on Saturday that Benin’s halt on Niger’s oil exports, prompted by a border closure, violates trade agreements […]
HRW Report: Militant Atrocities Rampant in Mali
According to a report from Human Rights Watch (HRW), both Al-Qaeda-affiliated militants and ethnically-based armed groups are engaging in egregious acts in Mali. HRW disclosed […]
Niger Suspends Military Cooperation with US, States Spokesman
Niger has abruptly suspended its military agreement with the United States, dealing a significant blow to US security interests in the region. The pact, allowing […]
Sahel States Led by Juntas Unite to Establish Joint Force Against Insurgents
The armed forces chief of Niger, Moussa Salaou Barmou, announced on Wednesday that Niger, Burkina Faso, and Mali, led by juntas, have agreed to establish […]
Morocco: A Sturdy Foundation in the Global Fight Against Terrorism
Morocco has effectively countered terrorism through its adept intelligence services, capable of identifying terrorist leaders and liberating numerous hostages, as asserted by Mehdi El Karouani, […]