Counterterrorism
Friday, November 13, 2015 - 11:35
The U.S. Department of State's Rewards for Justice program is offering rewards for information leading to the identification or location of six key leaders of the Somalia-based terrorist organization al-Shabaab.
Friday, November 13, 2015 - 06:43
Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari’s focus on combining a military offensive with the fight against poverty and corruption is the right approach in the battle against the Islamist militant group, Boko Haram, a senior U.S. defense official said.
Friday, November 13, 2015 - 06:38
A former U.S. ambassador thinks allegations of a $200-400 million dollar smuggling ring linking Kenyan forces and Al-Shabaab are unlikely to have a big impact on the U.S.-Kenya security relationship, and are even less likely to disrupt the flow of security assistance.
Thursday, November 12, 2015 - 06:57
The United States has announced rewards worth a total $27 million for information on six top commanders in the Somali Islamist militant group al Shabaab, which has launched attacks across East Africa.
Thursday, November 12, 2015 - 06:01
U.S. military forces are taking a more active role in combating the Boko Haram insurgency that has killed more than 30,000 people since its outbreak in 2009 and spread from northeastern Nigeria to neighboring Cameroon, Niger and Chad.
Tuesday, November 10, 2015 - 18:48
Kitting out a Nigerien army unit is not what most humanitarians would consider the best response to Boko Haram. But for the NGO Spirit of America, it is precisely the sort of muscular aid - along with more traditional wealth-generating development projects - that's needed to tackle the militants.
Tuesday, November 10, 2015 - 18:43
Senegal's President Macky Sall is calling on African countries to promote a "tolerant Islam" and share intelligence to combat jihadist groups across the continent.
Tuesday, November 10, 2015 - 18:30
The annual budget for Nigeria's main militant group Boko Haram could be as high as $10 million a year, a United Nations official said Tuesday, as security experts called for closer scrutiny of the financing of extremist groups.
Tuesday, November 10, 2015 - 06:40
Instead of enacting clear, just and proportionate counterterrorism laws, many African governments have adopted measures that can potentially become instruments of repression.
Tuesday, November 10, 2015 - 06:21
Vice Admiral Michael Franken, U.S. Africa Command's Deputy for Military Operations, told Reuters on Monday he expected Nigeria-led actions to lead to a "significant degradation" in Boko Haram's activities within six months.