Africa has become a jihadist playground
In an unprecedented public warning in early February, Bernard Emie, the head of France’s Directorate-General for External Security, reported, “From Mali, [Islamist] terrorists have worked...
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Boko Haram terrorists blocked Lake Chad trade routes
The Boko Haram insurgency has had devastating consequences on Lake Chad boat transporters, a socio-economic group that has been the locomotive of local trade for...
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...
Boko Haram leader forcing children into sexual slavery and suicide bombings
DECLARED dead on at least four occasions, the bloodthirsty jihadi described as the world’s most wanted fugitive has struck again.
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...
The Islamic State must be confronted in West Africa
Special Envoy Nathan Sales pointed out that attacks in West Africa by ISIS-affiliated groups have significantly increased in volume and lethality over the past years....