East-Africa
Security forces kill 11 Al-Shabaab militants, foil planned Mandera attack
By Diana Imanene Monday July 13, 2026 Weapon recovered at the crime scene, July 12, 2026 Photo Kenyan security forces struck a makeshift…
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security
Somalia
Beledweyne security forces foil suspected al-Shabab attack, officials say
Sunday July 12, 2026 Beledweyne (AX) — Quick action by local security units in Beledweyne stopped what officials say was a planned…
Southern-Africa
Namibia’s VIP Protection Chief Fired in Wake of Security Breach
A shake-up in the president’s security ranks followed a shocking April breach in which an intruder gained access to the presidential suite:…
West-Africa
Nigeria Government to Implement Technology Solutions for Security Challenges
President Bola Tinubu has unveiled a strategic initiative aimed at modernizing Nigeria’s armed forces, pledging significant investments in contemporary military hardware and…
Somalia
Hassan Sheikh Mohamud Faces Security Challenges, Questions Over Somalia’s Political Future
By: Yusuf Said Hersi Saturday June 20, 2026 Part 1: Introduction When President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud returned to the presidency in May…
West-Africa
Australia Condemns Niger Airport Attack Amid Heightened Security Measures
Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission, has voiced strong condemnation of the recent armed assault on Niamey’s international…
Somalia
Israeli defense minister says Israel had secret security ties with North Western State of Somalia
Thursday June 18, 2026 Hargeisa (AX) — Israel and North Western State of Somalia are moving to deepen a relationship that, according…
Somalia
Somalia security forces intercept bomb-making chemicals, Hiiraan Online reports
Saturday June 13, 2026 Somalia’s National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) said it has intercepted a large stockpile of explosive chemicals that…
Somalia
Southwest lawmakers to elect regional president in Baidoa under tight security
Wednesday June 10, 2026 Baidoa (AX) — Southwest State is set to choose its next president on Wednesday in Baidoa, as authorities…
Sports
New York stabbing, Kansas City shooting heighten World Cup security concerns
Tuesday June 9, 2026 Violence hit two World Cup host cities just days before kickoff, leaving six people stabbed in New York…
Somalia
Somali women urge urgent national dialogue to address political and security crisis
Monday June 8, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — A national peace conference led by women on Sunday urged President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud to…
