extremism

Somalia’s Progressive Step Towards Countering Extremism In a moment that resonates with both hope and complexity, a military court in Jubbaland state, Somalia, has taken a surprising yet thought-provoking stance in its recent sentencing of four women. Convicted of sharing security information with terrorist organizations, these women are now ordered to participate in a rehabilitation program rather than face incarceration. This ruling shines a light on the urgent need to safeguard vulnerable populations from the…

President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud Acknowledges Religious Scholars as Pillars of Stability in Somalia MOGADISHU, Somalia In an eloquent gathering over Iftar dinner, President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud reached out to religious scholars, lauding their indispensable contributions to nation-building and cementing Somalia's stability. The backdrop of the presidential palace seemed fitting for his heartfelt words, delivered on a Sunday that intertwined tradition with a modern state agenda. The president's message…

MOGADISHU, Somalia - Somalia stands on a precarious precipice, fighting to reclaim its lands from the grip of terror. With the resolute intent of ridding the nation of extremists, the federal government is zeroing in on the financial underpinnings of these merciless factions. Can Somalia finally pull itself away from the shadows of strife that have lingered for over twenty years? In the rugged and often unforgiving terrain of the Horn of Africa, Somalia has tirelessly fought the malignancies of Al-Shabaab and the escalating…

Bosaso: The Heart of Northeastern State's Latest Operation Against Undocumented Foreigners In the bustling town of Bosaso, where the sea whispers secrets to those who listen, the Northeastern State authorities have sounded their own vigilance. They're embarking on an audacious mission, determined to rein in the shadowy world of undocumented outsiders. This move isn't just a bureaucratic measure; it's a spirited response to the nebulous threat of radical extremism lurking in their midst. Picture this: a decree from the…

Recently, stakeholders in Uganda convened to examine a thought-provoking report that sheds light on the rising menace of extremism in the nation. This Rapid Threat Assessment, conducted in partnership with various international organizations, pinpoints emerging trends and identifies communities that are particularly vulnerable. It serves as a stark reminder that “economic progress cannot thrive in an environment of instability.” In the midst of these discussions, Susan Namondo, the UN Resident Coordinator, emphasized that…

French energy giant Total has evacuated all its personnel from its natural gas project in northern Mozambique on Friday while a spokesman for the Mozambican army declared the project safe from terrorist groups after militants launched deadly attacks on the project, according to local reports. Authorities have confirmed dozens of deaths in the attack by Daesh-linked terrorists that began last week in the coastal city of Palma, in a district near a billion-dollar gas project designed to change…

French energy giant Total's natural gas project in northern Mozambique is now safe from terrorist groups after militants launched deadly attacks on the project, according to local reports quoting a spokesman for Mozambique's army on Friday. Authorities have confirmed dozens of deaths in the attack by Daesh-linked terrorists that began last week in the coastal city of Palma, in a district near a billion-dollar gas project designed to change Mozambique's economy. The situation around Palma is still very…

French energy giant Total's natural gas project in northern Mozambique is now safe from terrorist groups after militants launched deadly attacks on the project, according to local reports quoting a spokesman for Mozambique's army on Friday. Authorities have confirmed dozens of deaths in the attack by Daesh-linked terrorists that began last week in the coastal city of Palma, in a district near a billion-dollar gas project designed to change Mozambique's economy. The situation around Palma is still very…

Dozens of people were killed in coordinated extremist attacks in northern Mozambique's Palma city, the government said on Sunday, four days after the raid was launched, forcing the evacuation of thousands of survivors to safety in the provincial capital Pemba. Seven people were killed in an ambush during an operation to evacuate them from a hotel where they had sought refuge, it is said. "Last Wednesday, a group of terrorists sneaked into ... Palma and launched operations that resulted in the cowardly…