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Somali Cabinet Targets Terrorist Networks and Misinformation

Mogadishu (Axadle Times International) — How does a government effectively challenge misinformation and terrorism? It's a question the Somali Council of Ministers has been grappling with under the leadership of Deputy Prime Minister Salah Jama. On a pivotal Thursday, the Council reaffirmed its commitment to intensifying efforts to confront misinformation and disrupt networks believed to provide either direct or indirect support to terrorist entities. This strategic decision is part of a larger ambition to fortify national…

Ten African Nations Hit Hardest by Terrorist Activity

The 2025 Global Terrorism Index report, released by the Institute for Economics & Peace, paints a sobering picture of the Sahel region as it seemingly becomes the new heart of global terrorism. As someone who’s been following global security dynamics for a while, I can't help but wonder how this transformation could happen so swiftly from the Middle East to sub-Saharan Africa. Why here? Why now? Africa’s unsettling position on the terrorism index is not without reason. It’s a familiar narrative,…

Somalia’s Leader Pledges to Overcome Global Terrorist Organizations

In the vibrant halls of Mogadishu's newly inaugurated Hodan Hospital, a strong voice echoed, promising an end to the cycle of fear and violence gripping Somalia. President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, determined and resolute, has set his sights on vanquishing the international terrorist forces that have long cast shadows over the Horn of Africa nation. Why does Somalia continuously find itself tangled in this relentless struggle against terror? President Mohamud, addressing the nation with unwavering clarity, proposed a holistic…

Somali Officials Caution Against Funding Terrorist Activities

FILE - A solider navigates through the aftermath of a harrowing attack. In the city of Mogadishu, amidst scattered wreckage and fallen dreams, the Afrik hotel stands as a somber reminder of an incident on February 1, 2021. Though the attack was eventually thwarted by security forces, the scars it left behind are a testament to the ongoing strife in Somalia. With a bold statement on Saturday, Somalia's government delivered a stark warning: those who pay extortion money to al-Shabab will face the gavel of justice. In a rare…

Five Dead and 22 Injured in Apparent Terrorist Attack on Turkish Aviation Company

Tragedy struck at the heart of Turkey as five individuals lost their lives, and 22 more suffered injuries during a shocking assault on the Turkish Aerospace Industries’ headquarters, reports the government. Eyewitnesses recounted hearing rapid gunfire followed by a deafening explosion in the vicinity of Ankara. At a BRICS conference in Kazan, Russia, Turkish President Recep Erdoğan, standing alongside his counterpart Vladimir Putin, denounced the event as a "vile act of terrorism." Turkish Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya…

the rise in terrorist attacks is hitting hard

In Niger, the increase in attacks by jihadist groups in the north is hitting the agricultural sector hard. While the sowing season is in full swing, farmers are finding it increasingly difficult to access their fields, pastoralists are stranded in the south and thus miss the transition period. In the middle of the winter…

The Burkinabé army accuses terrorist groups

In Burkina Faso, the armed forces have been in operation in the eastern region since July 20. The results are already noticeable according to some residents. as reported from Ouagadougou, Yaya BoudaniSpecial forces supported by conventional forces have reinvested the forest parks in the province of Kompienga. According to…

Amid cracks in the military, Al-Shabaab is scaling again terrorist assaults

Amid cracks in the military, Al-Shabaab is cutting down terrorist assaults in Somalia MOGADISHU, Somalia - The al-Qaeda-linked group, Al-Shabaab, has renewed assaults in Somalia after weeks of relative peace mixed with political intrigues and divisions inside the Somali Nationwide Military , which was precipitated by political variations within the nation. On Sunday, the group…

Somalia is collaborating in condemning the lethal terrorist assault in Afghanistan

Somalia participates in condemnation of the lethal terrorist assault in Afghanistan MOGADISHU, Somalia - The federal authorities of Somalia has joined the entire world in condemning a terrorist assault in Kabul, the capital of Afghanistan, the Asian nation that has struggled with instability for 20 years after the 9/11 assaults in the USA. Afghan officers stated on Sunday that the…

the terrorist issue at the heart of many

In June, a donors' conference is organized to fund the International Academy for the Fight Against Terrorism, which opens its doors in Jacqueville, near Abidjan. The seminars have already started in Abidjan. The opportunity to return to the situation on Côte d'Ivoire in the face of the jihadist threat after a very turbulent year in this area.…

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