Counterterrorism
Thursday, September 26, 2013 - 07:52
A bloody mall siege in Kenya, mass hostage-taking in Algeria, brazen attacks on government facilities in Niger, routine killings of civilians in Nigeria, an aggressive military push toward the capital in Mali: have Islamist militants found their chosen soft spots on the African continent?
Thursday, September 26, 2013 - 07:47
Instead of directly attacking Somalia's Shebab militants, the United States provides crucial intelligence and training to other armies battling the Islamists in a deliberately low-profile approach, officials said Tuesday.
Thursday, September 26, 2013 - 07:40
The Pentagon will add to its fleet of aircraft aiding the fight against Africa warlord Joseph Kony, military records show, in an effort that U.S. officials claim has the head of the Lord's Resistance Army on the run.
Thursday, September 26, 2013 - 07:21
Former top diplomat for Africa says international supporters must not waiver in Somalia.
Thursday, September 26, 2013 - 06:43
The White House's press briefing by senior administration officials on 24 September 2013.
Wednesday, September 25, 2013 - 13:51
One of the “worst attacks in Kenya’s history” came to an end on Tuesday -- four days after members of the al-Shabab terrorist group stormed Westgate, a high-end shopping mall in Nairobi, Kenya on Saturday afternoon.
Wednesday, September 25, 2013 - 10:19
“All CIS countries are present, except for Uzbekistan. We do not know why the delegation has not arrived for the drill.”
Tuesday, September 24, 2013 - 13:21
US President Barack Obama met with Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan in New York City Monday, underscoring the strength of the relationship between the two countries but also stressing that security in the region remains a paramount concern.
Tuesday, September 24, 2013 - 13:19
The top United Nations official in Somalia today urged the international community to redouble its efforts to help defeat militant groups in the country, including Al-Shabaab, which reportedly claimed responsibility for last weekend’s terrorist attack in neighbouring Kenya.
Tuesday, September 24, 2013 - 13:17
Addressing today General Debate of the 68th United Nations General Assembly, Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan called for continued international efforts to overcome transborder crimes, such as terrorism and piracy, and promoted the fundamentals of democracy as requisite for sustainable development in Africa.