Africa, US special forces deploy in DRC against ISCAP
Mission: to support Kinshasa troops in counter-insurgency activities. Important ADF / IS base destroyed in Semuliki. It was the launch pad for the attacks on Beni.
Terrorism, how ISIS propaganda online evolved during Covid-19
IS, with less “phisical” targets to hit, intensified the efforts on social media and on non-regulated gaming platforms with well-designed narratives.
Al Qaeda, war for the leadership: the favorite is Saif Al-Adel
Zawahiri's death sparked the struggle between "reformists" and "conservatives". The former Egyptian colonel is the latter’s candidate.
Terrorism: does Al Qaeda, after the end of the Zawahiri era, look to Africa?
After months of interim, a few hours after the death of the Egyptian doctor, the leader of AQIM has been appointed: he’s Abu Ubaidah Yusef al Annabi. Will it be war against ISGS?
Terrorism, UNOCT: Beware of ISIS, it has not yet been defeated
Voronkov gives the UN Security Council an overview of the evolution of the Islamic State. Not only in Iraq and Syria, but also in Africa (ISGS) and Asia. Daesh remains a real danger.
Africa: was Abdel Hakim al-Sahrawi, head of ISGS in Mali, killed?
The Isis leader would have died in a raid by the Barkhane’s French special forces, but there is no official confirmation. If true, will the balances in the Sahel with JNMI and AQIM change?
Nigeria, Boko Haram loses his number three: Amir Khalifa Umar
He was killed by the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) during some raids on Tunbum Sabon, near Lake Chad. Other ISWAP commanders also died in strike in Kwalaram.
Somalia, special forces maxi offensive against al-Shabaab
Danab carries out two raids in a few days, killing at least 65 militiamen of the Isis-linked group in Lower Jubba and Shabelle. It is the response to the bloody campaign of terrorist attacks.
Security, why we should all worry about Benin political situation
Nearly 100 political and government members sent an alarming letter on crimes against humanity and very high levels of corruption of the current presidency (Talon) to UN and Interpol.
Sub-Saharan Africa, civil Task Forces increasingly concern governments
Born to protect communities from terrorism and criminals, they have become a threat. From CJTC in Nigeria to Arrow Boys in Uganda, to Zende in South Sudan to Kamajors in Sierra Leone.