Opinion
Climbing sand: Russia’s faltering advance in Africa’s Sahel
For years, Russia has sought to establish itself as a power broker in Africa, using the Sahel as a showcase
Terrorism
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Somalia
UN report: IS-Somalia doubles in size in one year amid growing terror concerns
A new report published by the UN Sanctions Monitoring Team for Somalia warns, that the Islamic State’s Somali branch,
Morocco
Morocco, Spain break up ISIS-affiliated terror unit across two continents
Moroccan and Spanish security services have dismantled a ISIS affiliated terrorist cell in the Sahel. The operation, carried out by
Tunisia
Rights Group: Tunisia initiates first-ever terrorism investigation into detained migrant activists
A prominent Tunisian rights organization has revealed that Tunisia has, for the first time, initiated a terrorism investigation involving migrant
Sudan
Sudan’s ambassador to Spain warns how Sahel poses instability threat to Europe
Maha Ayoub, Sudan's ambassador to Spain, has urged the international community to condemn Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces
Mauritania
Mauritania issues warning on growing terrorism in the Sahel region
The Mauritanian Interior Ministry has warned that the situation across the Sahel is at a critical point. According to the
Morocco
Morocco has dismantled four terrorist cells so far in 2024
According to the latest report from Morocco’s Interior Ministry, Moroccan security agencies have dismantled four terrorist cells so far
Sahel
Sahel jihadists find havens in Ghana
Islamist militants from Burkina Faso are discreetly using northern Ghana as a base for logistics and medical support, Reuters reports
Libya
Libyan man arrested in Germany for suspected ISIS plot to attack Israeli embassy
A Libyan national has been arrested in Germany on suspicion of involvement in an Islamic State (ISIS) plot to attack
Morocco
Morocco, Spain join forces in arrest of two Daesh suspects
Spanish National Police, in conjunction with Morocco's Directorate General for Territorial Surveillance (DGST), have arrested two individuals in
Morocco
Morocco involved in major Interpol-led counter-terrorism operation: “Neptune VI”
A joint Interpol operation involving 14 countries, including Morocco, has led to the arrest of 66 suspects. Lasting two weeks,
Morocco
Franco-Moroccan Zineb El Rhazoui has been charged with “terrorism propaganda” in France
According to French Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau, French Moroccan journalist and activist Zineb El Rhazoui has been held on charges
Egypt
Egypt expanding military mission in Somalia
Egypt is bolstering its military presence in Somalia ahead of the December 31 deadline for Ethiopian troop withdrawal, according to