Terror attacks on two villages in Niger killed at least 100 people
Islamic extremists staged attacks on two villages in Niger near its border with Mali, killing at least 100 people, Niger’s prime minister said Sunday. Prime...
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Al Qaeda-linked terrorist group claims deaths of French soldiers in Mali
The Al-Qaeda-linked Group to Support Islam and Muslims (GSIM) has claimed responsibility for an attack that killed three French soldiers in Mali, a statement released...
Three French soldiers killed in Mali during counterterrorism mission
Three French soldiers were killed in Mali on Monday when their vehicle hit a bomb during operations under France’s counterterrorism mission in the West African...
Malian Soldier killed and five others are wounded in IED attack
A Malian soldier was killed and five others were wounded when their vehicle hit an improvised explosive device on a highway in the troubled west...
Islamic State affiliates turning Africa into new jihadist battleground
More than a year after the defeat of ISIS in Syria, the Islamic terror group is turning its sights on Africa. The continent is currently...
Africa is home to some of the world’s worst terrorism hotspots
Sub-Saharan Africa is now home to some of the world’s worst terrorism hotspots, according to a new index released today. Seven African countries are among...
French army says it has killed senior al Qaeda operative in Mali
French forces have killed Bah ag Moussa, a military leader of al Qaeda's North Africa wing, during an operation in northeastern Mali, Armed Forces Minister...