Counterterrorism
Thursday, November 7, 2013 - 07:33
Ethiopia on Wednesday said that Somalia’s Islamist al-Shabaab, backed by arch-rival Eritrea, is planning to carry out attacks on its soil.
Thursday, November 7, 2013 - 07:24
The Senate will today debate on whether to grant President Goodluck Jonathan’s request for a six-month extension on the state of emergency currently in place in Adamawa, Borno and Yobe States.
Wednesday, November 6, 2013 - 13:22
Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki requests additional U.S. security assistance in a state visit despite different concerns about his method of governance.
Wednesday, November 6, 2013 - 10:07
A joint force of Second Field Army troops, police and Central Security Forces have raided over 50 suspected extremist hotbeds in North Sinai, according to state media.
Wednesday, November 6, 2013 - 09:44
The debate about their ability to provide security and a sense of reassurance will rage on, as long as cars are queuing up every day.
Wednesday, November 6, 2013 - 09:28
We are absolutely decided to carry out this process. Tunisia will establish a democratic, non-corrupt and transparent state which could partly be an answer to terrorism, he stated.
Wednesday, November 6, 2013 - 09:05
The military has made inroad into the Boko Haram strongholds in Borno State as some of the insurgents were killed and a large number of their vehicles destroyed in land and air raids, it was gathered Tuesday.
Wednesday, November 6, 2013 - 08:33
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry and Egyptian Foreign Minister Nabil Fahmy give a joint press conference to express a commitment to security between the two states and address regional security issues as well as the current reduction in U.S. aid to Egypt.
Wednesday, November 6, 2013 - 08:27
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry and Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Saud al-Faisal give a joint press conference to address claims of tension between the countries on foreign policy issues and publicly commit to a continued partnership.
Wednesday, November 6, 2013 - 08:18
An undisclosed number of members of the Boko Haram sect were on Monday killed when troops from 7 Division of the Nigerian Army and 79 composite group of the Nigerian Air force stormed some of their camps and hideouts in Bama and Gamboru-Ngala areas of Borno State, Daily Trust gathered.