Nigeria, ISWAP’s presence in the South confirmed
Pro-ISIS militiamen attack a Christian village in Iyara. The action is only the latest in a series in Kogi, Abuja and Taraba.
Maritime Security, Praesidium International’s June MARSEC Review
Overview of the situation in waters around the world in the last month, by the Italian company thanks to the data provided by its M.A.R.E. intelligence platform.
Nigeria, maxi seizure of material to manufacture IED in Cross River State
The army blocked a vehicle with two suspected ISWAP militiamen on board, carrying the cargo. Suspicions are growing about the transfer of pro-ISIS jihadists to the South.
Nigeria, first hypotheses on the matrix of the attack on the church of Owo
Suspects on the Fulani or ISWAP / Boko Haram. The elements found on the scene suggest planning skills, typical of pro-ISIS jihadists.
Nigeria, ISWAP increasingly under pressure on Lake Chad
Operation Lake Sanity causes the deaths of at least 25 jihadists, who flee, even abandoning a child. Abuja's new anti-ISIS strategy works.
Africa, war in Ukraine and new former ISIS caliph are a powder keg
The ISCAP, ISWAP and ISGS jihadists galvanized after the appointment of the Islamic State leader. The European partners and Russia, however, are focused on Kyiv.
Ukraine, the Russian invasion will also have repercussions in Africa
Many local countries, worried about losing funds and assistance, dump Putin by moving closer to the EU. Moscow will lose some of its influence on the continent.
Cybercrime, huge surge for the romance scam due to Covid-19
The cybersecurity experts warning: The phenomenon is growing dangerously and silently. Fake profiles on social networks multiply and many victims are too ashamed to report.
Nigeria, the emergency of killings linked to organ trafficking breaks out
Two episodes in a few days. All eyes on ISWAP. The modus operandi follows that of ISIS in Iraq and Syria.
Africa, ISWAP strengthens itself in Nigeria by allying itself with local criminals
Pro-ISIS jihadists enlist gangs in the north and those who refuse are killed, as happened to Dogo Gide. The first effects have already manifested themselves.