Tag: Somalia
Africa’s militant Islamist violence hits grim milestone with 155,000 deaths in decade
Africa has surpassed a staggering 155,000 deaths linked to militant Islamist groups over the past decade, according to a new report from the Washington-based Africa ... Read More
Somalia disrupts terror financing networks in major security offensive
Somalia has intensified its campaign against terrorism financing, taking decisive action to dismantle the financial infrastructure sustaining extremist group Al-Shabaab. The National Committee for Combating ... Read More
Gulf states and Turkey reshape East Africa through billions in strategic investments
East Africa is experiencing a profound geopolitical shift as Gulf states and Turkey expand their influence through infrastructure, energy, and security investments totaling an estimated ... Read More
Middle East tensions cast shadow over fragile African regions
As the conflict between Israel and Iran escalates, security analysts warn of potential destabilization in already volatile regions of Africa, particularly the Horn of Africa ... Read More
Mozambique’s forgotten war: over 120 children abducted by Islamist insurgents
At least 120 children have been abducted in recent days by Islamist insurgents in Mozambique’s northern oil-rich Cabo Delgado province, Human Rights Watch (HRW) has ... Read More
UK defense strategy pivots to Africa, deepens security ties with Kenya, Somalia, Nigeria
The United Kingdom is intensifying its defense partnerships with Kenya, Somalia, and Nigeria as part of a renewed strategic focus on African security outlined in ... Read More
US recalibrates military strategy in Africa, urges local allies to shoulder security burden
Amid a surge in insurgent activity across Africa, the U.S. military is recalibrating its strategy, stepping back from its traditional focus on governance and development ... Read More
US, Somalia conduct airstrike against Al-Shabab militants in Adan Yabaal
An airstrike has been carried out by the US and Somali Forces against Islamist militants during a battle for control of the strategic central town ... Read More
Al-Shabab militants launch assault on strategic Somali town, as gov’t remains defiant
Al-Shabab fighters launched a coordinated dawn attack on the strategic town of Adan Yabaal in central Somalia on Wednesday (16 April), igniting heavy clashes with ... Read More
Türkiye deepens strategic footprint across Africa through diplomacy, security, and energy
Türkiye is steadily expanding its influence across Africa through a blend of diplomacy, military cooperation, and development initiatives, positioning itself as a strategic alternative to ... Read More