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Tanzania: 23 Arraigned in Mwanza Over Alleged Terrorism-Linked Meetings

Tanzania: 23 Arraigned in Mwanza Over Alleged Terrorism-Linked Meetings

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Twenty-three people have been arraigned before the Mwanza Resident Magistrate’s Court in Tanzania on charges related to alleged participation in meetings linked to terrorism, according to local reports. The suspects are accused of taking part in gatherings held in Mwanza city earlier this month that authorities describe as illegal. Court Proceedings The defendants appeared before […]

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Two Russian nationals sentenced in Angola on terrorism and espionage charges

Two Russian nationals sentenced in Angola on terrorism and espionage charges

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An Angolan court has handed down prison sentences to two Russian nationals convicted on charges of terrorism and espionage, in a case that has drawn attention to the activities of foreign political operatives in the southern African country. The defendants, identified as a political consultant and a translator, had denied allegations that they were involved

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United States Pledges Support for Nigeria's Efforts to Prosecute Terrorism-Related Offences

United States Pledges Support for Nigeria’s Efforts to Prosecute Terrorism-Related Offences

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The United States has announced its support for Nigeria’s efforts to strengthen the country’s capacity to prosecute terrorism-related offences, in a move aimed at reinforcing the West African nation’s broader counter-terrorism strategy. The commitment, confirmed in recent diplomatic exchanges, also includes a pledge to enhance intelligence sharing between the two countries. A Renewed Bilateral Focus

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Nigerian Authorities Face Standoff as Abductors Seek Prisoner Swap in Oyo

Nigerian Authorities Face Standoff as Abductors Seek Prisoner Swap in Oyo

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A fresh kidnapping in Oyo State has cast a sharp light on the persistent insecurity plaguing southwestern Nigeria, with gunmen reportedly demanding the release of detained militant leaders in exchange for the hostages. The abductors are believed to be seeking leverage through the seizure, hoping a high-profile hostage situation will force authorities into negotiations. In

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US and Nigerian Forces Eliminate ISIS Global Deputy Leader in Rare Africa Operation

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US President Donald Trump has announced that American forces, working alongside Nigerian troops, have successfully eliminated Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, the second-in-command global leader of the Islamic State (ISIS). The operation, described by Trump as “meticulously planned and very complex,” represents one of the most significant counterterrorism victories in Africa in recent years. “Tonight, at my direction,

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France’s Sahel Retreat Opens Door for Islamists — Togo Is Now on the Front Line

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The void left by France’s military withdrawal from the Sahel has filled with something far more dangerous than a strategic vacuum — it has filled with armed men. Three years after Paris began winding down its counter-terrorism operations across Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger, the ideological and operational space once held by French forces has

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Mali Defence Minister Killed in Car Bomb Attack as Sahel Crisis Deepens

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Mali’s Defence Minister General Sadio Camara was killed along with family members when jihadist fighters detonated a car bomb at his home in the military stronghold of Kati, just outside the capital Bamako. The attack comes amid coordinated nationwide assaults on army positions, marking one of the deadliest strikes against the Malian junta since its

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Mali Militants Launch Coordinated Attacks Across Nation, Including Bamako

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Eyewitnesses reported heavy gunfire and explosions rocking multiple districts in Mali’s capital Bamako on April 25, 2026, as armed militants staged apparently coordinated attacks at several locations including the northeastern city of Kidal. The strikes targeted military installations and civilian areas simultaneously, in what Malian authorities described as a major assault by terrorist groups. The

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Nigeria Opens One of Africa’s Largest Terrorism Trials, 500 Suspects Face Court

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Nigeria has launched one of the largest terrorism trials in its history — and one of the most significant in Africa in recent memory. More than 500 suspects accused of supporting militant groups, primarily in the insurgency-ravaged northeast, were arraigned before a special court in Abuja in proceedings that began last week and have already

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