At least nineteen civilians killed in new terror attack in Niger
A fresh attack in western Niger near the border with volatile Mali has left 19 civilians dead, the government said Thursday. The attack took place...
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Terrorist threat expected to spread across Africa as terrorist group consolidate power
Terrorist groups in Africa are consolidating their power before potentially launching a global campaign, according to leading security analysts.
Islamic State and Al Qaeda terrorist groups pose increasing threat in Africa
The United Nations warned on Thursday, July 23, that terrorist groups such as Islamic State (ISIS) and Al Qaeda are posing an increasing threat...
Islamic State terrorists pose growing threat across Africa
Last week, Niger's President Mohamed Bazoum said his country needed technological assistance from its European partners to fight jihadis.
Terrorists are becoming increasingly innovative in a world shaken by the coronavirus pandemic
UN counter-terrorism chief Vladimir Voronkov has warned that terrorists are becoming increasingly innovative in a world shaken by the coronavirus pandemic in spite of “significant...
Thirteen Boko Haram terrorists and four civilians killed in Niger
Thirteen Boko Haram fighters have been killed in clashes in southeast Niger while four civilians have been executed by the jihadists, a mixed African military...
Nigerian Islamic State leader Ousmane Illiassou Djibo designated a terrorist by US authorities
Today, the United States is designating Ousmane Illiassou Djibo – also known as Petit Chapori – as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT) under section...