Counterterrorism
Monday, May 9, 2016 - 07:17
A “small number” of U.S troops are deployed on the ground in Yemen to help fight the al-Qaida affiliate there that was controlling a major port city, a defense official said Friday.
Thursday, May 5, 2016 - 12:07
The Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations will hold a hearing to examine the U.S.'s role in combatting Boko Haram and confronting other threats in Nigeria.
Thursday, May 5, 2016 - 06:20
A coalition of countries battling Islamic State jihadists in Syria and Iraq pledged Wednesday to pour more resources into the fight, after coming under strong pressure from Washington for greater contributions.
Wednesday, May 4, 2016 - 07:12
Kenyan police have arrested a suspected key member of an Islamist militant group that was plotting attacks similar to one in 2013 on the Westgate shopping mall that killed at least 67 people, authorities said on Tuesday.
Wednesday, May 4, 2016 - 06:19
Pakistan is rejecting Afghan demands for military action against Taliban commanders within Pakistan and emphasizes the need to continue talks for a settlement to the conflict in Afghanistan.
Monday, May 2, 2016 - 06:58
Terrorists and criminals with an arrest warrant outstanding or those accused of being involved in activities against global security and international criminal cases will be detected given that Peru and the United States have agreed to exchange information on passengers and crew members traveling on flights to and from both countries.
Monday, May 2, 2016 - 06:24
A British Army team has arrived in Somalia as part of a United Nations mission to counter Islamist militants.
Friday, April 29, 2016 - 08:48
Agenda
To receive testimony on counter-ISIL (Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant) operations and Middle East strategy.
Friday, April 29, 2016 - 06:22
The Islamic State militant group claimed its first ever attack in Somalia earlier this week, though the claim has not been verified. Meanwhile, al-Shabab militants have stepped up their attacks as Somalia gears up for elections later this year.
Thursday, April 28, 2016 - 06:24
The European Union will continue supporting AMISOM in its efforts to stabilize Somalia despite the recent funding cut, the trade bloc’s ambassador to Somalia, Michele Cervone d'Urso, has reiterated.