Tag: al-Shabaab

The SSS operatives said investigation combined intelligence gathering and technical analysis in the aftermath of the Owo massacre in June ...

The Amotekun operative said the gun battle with the attackers shortly after the Owo church massacre led to the killing ...

The sharing of lethal drone technology with al-Shabaab and IS Somalia could recast the conflict in the Horn and beyond.

“When people think of AFRICOM, they often focus on drone strikes or military bases, but what they don’t hear about ...

Mr Soyinka, who satirically presented the emir as a model who must be exposed to the world, said religious bigots ...

With violent extremists skilfully exploiting digital platforms, Africa should pressure tech companies to deal with terrorism online.

The mandate and capacity of a new operation should allow robust engagement to deal with underlying political conflicts.

The attack comes as Somalia is preparing for parliamentary elections, which are to take place in December.

“In 2019 we saw incredible people power in mass protests which swept across sub-Saharan Africa."

"It's very clear that climate change is affecting the most vulnerable communities and as vulnerable communities are forced to find ...

Two others were injured and are "currently in stable condition; they are being evacuated."

Earlier this year, militants targeted an upmarket Nairobi hotel, killing more than 20 people.

The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) said Nigeria has five unsolved cases of killing of journalists over the last 10 ...

The Al Qaeda-linked Islamist group al Shabaab, which is trying to topple Somalia’s weak U.N.-backed government, claimed responsibility for the ...

Among those killed was a prominent Somali activist, Hodan Nalayeh, and her husband.

A witness at the scene said she had seen 18 bodies.

No group has claimed responsibility for the strike.

U.S. forces are partnering African Union troops and the Somali National Security Forces in combined counterterrorism operations.

The blast occurred in Mogadishu’s Hamarweyne district, a busy area with shops and restaurants.

It was unclear what caused the explosion, however, Islamist militant group, al Shabaab, frequently carries out bombings in Mogadishu.

Kenya’s tourism industry is heavily focused on its beaches and wildlife.

There were contradicting tallies as to the number of people killed.

Police say 21 people were killed in the attack on a Nairobi hotel and office complex.

Somali militant group al Shabaab claimed responsibility for the attack.

The government accused Nicholas Haysom, Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General, of interfering with internal affairs.