Counterterrorism
Monday, November 18, 2013 - 12:21
As attacks by militant group Boko Haram (BH) continue to spread terror across northeastern Nigeria, the government's response is also causing widespread fear among civilians. Mass sweep-ups of BH suspects, led by the military's Joint Task Force (JTF), have led to mounting reports of detainees dying or disappearing in custody.
Monday, November 18, 2013 - 12:10
No country can meet security challenges by itself, Libya's foreign minister told his Sahel-Saharan counterparts at a border security summit held Thursday (November 14th) in Rabat.
Monday, November 18, 2013 - 08:26
Heavy fighting raged between armed civilians and the Somali government forces in K. 50 vicinity which lies between Lower Shabelle regional capital of Marka and Afgoye town of southern Somalia on the second day of deadly battle, Garowe Online reports.
Monday, November 18, 2013 - 08:23
The State Department said Secretary of State John Kerry had confirmed that the US government had offered the reward — part of the department’s so-called Rewards for Justice programme — in a letter to lawmakers on Friday.
Monday, November 18, 2013 - 08:23
Tanzanian police broke up an al-Shabaab training operation in Tanga region, arresting 69 suspects and freeing dozens of recruits ranging from 4 to 13 years old in a security sweep carried out October 28th to November 5th.
Monday, November 18, 2013 - 08:06
The Nigerian military says troops have killed 29 suspected Boko Haram militants in raids since Thursday.
Monday, November 18, 2013 - 08:01
The United States declaration of Boko Haram and Ansaru as foreign terrorist organizations is a significant boost to Nigeria’s effort to end their violent campaigns, says Rueben Abati, Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to President Goodluck Jonathan.
Monday, November 18, 2013 - 07:58
Wives, mothers and children of persons allegedly arrested by the military operatives and detained for months took to the streets of Maiduguri pleading with the authorities to release their husbands, children and parents in detention or tell them the truth if they are no longer alive. KAREEM HARUNA, Maiduguri reports.
Monday, November 18, 2013 - 07:56
Authorities at the 7 Division of the Nigerian Army in Borno State yesterday said that at least 20 Boko Haram terrorists and a soldier were killed during a gun battle between soldiers and the insurgents on Friday night in Gwoza local government area of the state.
Monday, November 18, 2013 - 07:54
At least 3,515 people from the Great Lakes region affected by the activities of the Lords Resistance Army (LRA) rebels have signed a petition that will on Wednesday this week be handed over to the Ugandan parliament, says the American advocacy group, Invisible Children.