Counterterrorism
Wednesday, October 28, 2015 - 06:44
Russia initiated its campaign of air strikes in Syria primarily to prevent militants fighting with Islamic State (IS) from returning to their home countries in the former Soviet Union, says the head of Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB).
Wednesday, October 28, 2015 - 06:28
Nigeria's armed forces on Wednesday said it had rescued 338 people held captive by Boko Haram and raided a number of the Islamist militant group's camps on the edge of its stronghold in the northeast's Sambisa forest.
Tuesday, October 27, 2015 - 06:50
Cameroonian soldiers drove Boko Haram insurgents back across the country's northern border into Nigeria on Friday, a day after the Islamist militants killed at least eight people in an attack in the remote region that aid groups say is becoming a war zone.
Tuesday, October 27, 2015 - 06:34
There are fears that the December deadline for crushing Boko Haram may not be attained. France, the U.S., and China have promised to give training to to the troops.
Monday, October 26, 2015 - 06:57
As part of broader regional efforts to stop the spread of Boko Haram and violent extremism in western Africa, President Barack Obama ordered 300 US troops to Cameroon on Wednesday, October 14th. Will this be the end of Boko Haram?
Monday, October 26, 2015 - 06:42
A high-ranking member and spiritual leader of Al-Shabaab has pledged allegiance to ISIS, a move that further fractures the Somali-based jihadi group and spreads the reach of ISIS farther into Africa.
Friday, October 23, 2015 - 06:26
The Executive Committee of Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO RATS) on October 22 held the third scientific conference on cooperation in combating international terrorism among the SCO member states and observer states of the Organization, the SCO RATS reports.
Friday, October 23, 2015 - 05:24
The Acting Director of Defense Information denied claims that Nigeria is employing mercenaries against Boko Haram, citing such reports as enemy "propaganda."
Friday, October 23, 2015 - 04:58
Peace in the north of Mali remains fragile.
Friday, October 23, 2015 - 04:52
Human rights groups in Cameroon say prisons constructed for 500 detainees are housing more than 3,000 people, including many Boko Haram suspects who can be held for years without charge in inhumane conditions.