Category: Fight against extremism and terrorism
Nigeria: Islamist Ambush Kills Soldiers in the Northeast
Edited By : Aya Selene At least nine Nigerian soldiers were killed and more than ten others remain missing following an ambush carried out by fighters from the Islamic State group in northeastern Nigeria on Tuesday, security sources told AFP. According to a military officer who spoke on condition of anonymity, more than 30 soldiers […]
Deadly Assault in Borno Highlights the Human Cost of Nigeria’s Long War With Boko Haram
Edited by: Anwar El Mourjani At least eight Nigerian soldiers were killed in a Boko Haram attack in Borno State, underscoring the persistent insecurity facing communities and security forces in the country’s northeast. The assault targeted a military position in a region that has lived with armed violence for more than a decade. For residents […]
Egypt Welcomes U.S. Designation of Muslim Brotherhood as Terrorist Organization
Edited By: Laila Abou Rabie Egypt has welcomed the United States’ decision to designate the Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt as a “Specially Designated Global Terrorist” organization, describing the move as a landmark step that reflects the group’s extremist ideology and the threat it poses to regional and international security. In a statement released on […]
Renewed Fighting Near Uvira Fuels Tensions in Eastern DR Congo
Edited By: Aya Selene Fresh clashes near the city of Uvira have heightened tensions in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, underscoring persistent instability in South Kivu province. Fighting erupted on Saturday in several localities roughly ten kilometers south of Uvira, pitting the Congolese armed forces, backed by Wazalendo fighters, against AFC/M23 rebels allied with the […]
Italy arrests nine over alleged financing of Hamas through charities
Edited By: Sekou Kagné Italian prosecutors announced on Saturday the arrest of nine individuals working for three Italy-based charitable organizations, on suspicion of financing Hamas, in an operation coordinated by anti-mafia and counter-terrorism units. According to a statement from prosecutors in Genoa, the suspects are accused of belonging to and financially supporting Hamas, which is […]
UN warns al-Shabab remains the main security threat in Somalia and Kenya
Edited By: Tendai Zola The United Nations has warned that the extremist group al‑Shabab continues to pose the most immediate and serious threat to peace and stability in Somalia and the wider region, including neighboring Kenya, despite sustained military pressure. In a report released on Wednesday, UN experts said that al-Shabab has retained its capacity […]
Hanukkah Celebration in Sydney Turns Deadly, Sparking Political Accusations
Edited By: Aminata Diallo A Jewish Hanukkah celebration in Sydney turned into one of Australia’s deadliest attacks in recent years after a shooting on Sunday killed 12 people and wounded 29 others. Australian authorities have classified the incident as an antisemitic terrorist attack. The assault occurred at 6:45 p.m. local time at Bondi Beach, where […]
Syria Faces a Growing Security Dilemma Over Islamic State Detention Camps
Edited By: Laila Abou Rabie Syria’s new authorities are facing mounting pressure over the future of detention camps and prisons holding thousands of Islamic State (ISIS) fighters and tens of thousands of their relatives, as the United States gradually reduces its military presence in the country. In northeastern Syria, the vast Al Hol camp remains […]
Nigeria: 13 Farmers Kidnapped in Borno State amid Rising Abductions
Edited By: Tendai Zola At least 13 farmers have been abducted in northeastern Nigeria, an area long affected by a jihadist insurgency, local authorities told AFP on Saturday. Abba Abbari, head of the Konduga local government area in Borno State, said that unidentified armed men attacked the village of Malari around midnight on Friday (23:00 […]
Qatar urges Israel and Hamas to resume Gaza negotiations “very soon”
Edited By: Laila Abou Rabie Qatar expressed hope on Tuesday that Israel and Hamas will “very soon” resume negotiations aimed at advancing a peace agreement for the Gaza Strip, where a ceasefire has been in effect since October 10. Majed al-Ansari, spokesperson for the Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said Doha is encouraging both sides […]
Nigeria: Ten Women and Children Kidnapped in Kwara State Village Attack
Edited By: Africa Eye (With AFP) Ten people were abducted on Monday night in the village of Isaba, located in Nigeria’s western Kwara State, police said on Tuesday. The attack occurred just one week after 35 people were kidnapped in a nearby community before being later found. According to Kwara State Police Commissioner Ojo Adékímí, […]
Deadly Assault on Nigerian Church Leaves Multiple Victims and Kidnappings
Edited By: Adjoa Nanyé At least two people were killed and several others, including a pastor, were abducted after armed men attacked a church on Tuesday evening in the town of Iroko, in Kwara State, central Nigeria, according to police and eyewitness accounts. The incident comes only days after 25 schoolgirls were kidnapped from a […]
Suicide Bombing Near Islamabad Court Leaves 12 Dead
Edited By: Africa Eye (With AFP) Twelve people were killed on Tuesday in a suicide bombing outside a courthouse in Islamabad, according to Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi. The attack occurred in the Kachehri judicial district, a high-security area of the capital where several courts and administrative institutions are located. Speaking to reporters at the […]
Israel Launches Strikes on Hezbollah Targets in Southern Lebanon
Edited By: Tendai Zola The Israeli military announced on Thursday that it has begun striking Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon, following warnings issued to residents to evacuate buildings in three villages in the area. In a statement, the army said it had launched “a series of strikes against Hezbollah military targets” in southern Lebanon. The […]
Uganda Says Traditional Healer Accused of Leading Attacks Killed by Security Forces
Edited By: Aminata Diallo Ugandan authorities announced on Tuesday that security forces have killed Christian Asuman Muganzi, described by officials as a traditional healer, along with around twenty of his followers. He was accused of leading coordinated attacks against police and military positions in the country’s western region. According to regional security deputy chief Albert […]