Category: Fight against extremism and terrorism
Nigeria: Suicide Bombing Attempt Foiled Near Military Barracks in Abuja
Edited by: Widad WAHBI The explosion that occurred on Monday near a military barracks in Nigeria’s capital, Abuja, has been confirmed as a failed suicide bombing, according to the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) on Tuesday. Authorities report that the bomber died instantly when the explosive device he was carrying detonated before he could gain […]
Boko Haram Turns to TikTok to Spread Propaganda as Violence Surges in Nigeria
Editorial: reda El ghazal Boko Haram and its ISIS-linked faction, known as ISWAP, are exploiting TikTok’s popularity among young users in Nigeria and the Sahel to amplify their extremist propaganda. Recent months have seen a spike in live streams and videos featuring militants flaunting weapons, handing out cash, and showcasing commanders from North Africa and […]
Local Weapons Sustain Jihadist Expansion Across the Sahel
Edited by : Widad WAHBI The jihadist violence devastating the Sahel region is largely fueled by weapons sourced locally, often seized during raids against national armed forces, according to a study published Tuesday by Conflict Armament Research (CAR). The UK-based organization analyzed weapons confiscated from Islamist groups operating in two major hotspots of jihadist activity: […]
Somalia: Al-Shabaab Launches Large-Scale Attack on Key Military Post
Edited by : Widad WAHBI Al-Shabaab militants launched a large-scale assault at dawn on Wednesday targeting a military base and the town of Adan Yabaal, located in Somalia’s Middle Shabelle region, around 220 kilometers north of the capital Mogadishu. According to local officials, the fighting began around 5:30 a.m. local time when explosive-laden vehicles struck Somali […]
Boko Haram Resurgence: Rising Threat to Northern Nigeria Amid Intensified Attacks
Editorial : Reda El Ghazal Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum warns that Boko Haram is growing stronger in northeast Nigeria, despite government claims of improved security. The group has increased attacks on villages, army posts, and police stations, kidnapping people daily. Over 40,000 people have been killed and 2 million displaced since 2009. Recent violence […]
Deadly Jihadist Attack Targets Burkinabe Army in Eastern Region
Editorial : Africa Eye In a deadly attack last Friday, several dozen Burkinabe soldiers and civilian militia members were killed in a suspected jihadist assault in the eastern part of Burkina Faso, according to local and security sources reported to AFP on Sunday. The attack took place at the military detachment in Diapaga, the capital […]
Malian Transition President Hosts Ghanaian Counterpart for Bilateral Talks
Editorial: Omar Kadir On Saturday, the President of the Malian Transition, His Excellency General Assimi GOÏTA, welcomed his Ghanaian counterpart, President John Dramani MAHAMA, for a 24-hour visit of friendship and work in Mali. The Ghanaian presidential plane landed at 11:15 AM at the Modibo Keïta-Sénou International Airport, where President Mahama was warmly received by […]
Suspension of Tarawih Prayers in Eastern DR Congo Due to Insecurity
Editorial : Omar Kadir, Tchad The Supreme Council of Muslims in the Democratic Republic of Congo has decided to suspend Tarawih prayers in cities in the eastern part of the country controlled by the rebel group M23, supported by Rwanda. Sheikh Yassine Kabongo, head of the Islamic Council branch in Bukavu, announced that religious scholars […]
At Least 23 Killed in ADF Attacks in DR Congo
On Wednesday and Thursday, at least 23 civilians were killed in two separate assaults by the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), a rebel group with links to the Islamic State, in Ituri province, northeastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. The ADF launched armed attacks on the villages of Matoto and Samboko, situated near the Irumu-Mambasa border. […]
Three Defendants Sentenced to Life Imprisonment for the 2018 Terrorist Attack in Ouagadougou
The High Court of Ouagadougou issued its verdict this Tuesday regarding the perpetrators of the jihadist attack that struck the Burkinabe capital in March 2018. Three individuals were sentenced to life imprisonment for their role in the simultaneous double attack on the Burkina Faso Army’s General Staff and the French Embassy. The attack resulted in […]
Belgium Urges EU to Sanction Rwanda Over Congo Crisis
Belgium has called on the European Union to impose sanctions on Rwanda, accusing it of supporting the M23 rebels who have taken control of Goma, thereby violating the sovereignty of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. During a parliamentary session, Belgian Foreign Minister Bernard Quintin stated that he urged his European counterparts to take “concrete […]
Morocco: Terrorist Cell Dismantled While Planning Attacks
Editorial : Africa Eye Based on accurate intelligence provided by the General Directorate for Territorial Surveillance (DGTS), the Central Bureau of Judicial Investigation (CBI) managed to foil an imminent terrorist plot in the early hours of Sunday morning, as the suspects were in the final stages of preparing to carry out explosive operations. According to […]
Puntland Forces Capture ISIS Strongholds in Mountainous Areas
Local authorities in Puntland, northeastern Somalia, have announced that their military forces have successfully taken control of strongholds belonging to ISIS in the mountainous areas of the Bari region, This operation is part of ongoing efforts to enhance security and stability in the region and combat the terrorist organization, which has posed a persistent threat. […]
The Confederation of Sahel States: a new era for regional sovereignty
Mamoudou Samoura Director of publication Africa Eye Senior expert in international relations and African geopolitics On July 6, 2024, the military leaders of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger announced the creation of the Confederation of Sahel States (CSS), marking a decisive step in their pursuit of sovereignty and regional cooperation. This initiative, led by regimes […]
Hungary plans to send troops to Chad
In an operation against arms trafficking in Central Africa, the Chad-Sudan joint force has intercepted a substantial cache of weapons en route to Lake Chad. The haul, comprising 296 firearms of various calibers, including two RPGs and 17 pistols, was showcased to the media by the joint force. The seizure took place during a law […]