Counterterrorism
Tuesday, October 29, 2013 - 08:09
A suspected US military drone strike has killed two senior al-Shebab fighters near the southern Somalia town of Jilib, officials and witnesses said.
Tuesday, October 29, 2013 - 08:04
Eyewitnesses say missile came from a drone amid reports dead men are senior members of the al-Shabab armed group.
Tuesday, October 29, 2013 - 07:58
US defence official quoted as saying Ibrahim Ali died in reported military strike in Somalia's Middle Juba region.
Tuesday, October 29, 2013 - 07:56
Witnesses say two killed as anonymous US official confirms an attack was launched in southern Somalia.
Tuesday, October 29, 2013 - 06:38
U.S. Department of State Spokesperson Jen Psaki discusses controversy between the U.S. and international allies with respect to surveillance programs, security cooperation in Iraq and Afghanistan, Secretary Kerry's travel to South Korea, and negotiation strategy with respect to Iran.
Monday, October 28, 2013 - 10:21
A recent U.S. Army Africa organized training event helped prepare a Uganda Peoples' Defense Force military police company for an upcoming deployment to Somalia.
Monday, October 28, 2013 - 10:07
In continuation of its fight against Boko Haram Insurgents in the North-East, the troops of 7 Division of the Nigerian Army have destroyed Boko Haram camp, killing over 95 insurgents in Galangi and Limanti villages of Kaga local government area of Borno state.
Monday, October 28, 2013 - 09:52
President Uhuru Kenyatta Friday said the Government will use all means at its disposal to defend citizens from both internal and external aggression.
Monday, October 28, 2013 - 09:50
West African leaders pledged their support Friday to Mali's newly elected president as the country emerging from months of war and rebellion faces an uptick in attacks blamed on the jihadists forced from power.
Monday, October 28, 2013 - 09:32
The 21 Armoured Brigade of the Nigerian Army in Maiduguri on Sunday said it had introduced new measures to counter Boko Haram attacks on civilians in the state.