US State Department annual report indicates decline in terror attacks worldwide, but highlights that some African countries struggled to prevent expansion of various terror groups on continent in 2017
Ongoing tensions between the two countries would derail the more important task of fighting IS-linked militants in the country
Plan is to gradually withdraw all AMISOM troops from the country and hand over the lead security responsibility to local government forces
Insecurity remains in the northern and central parts of the country
About 650 US military personnel will be deployed to the base once it's operational
Defense minister says government has taken all necessary measures to ensure security across the country during the runoff election and is serious about its campaign against militant groups
Although Puntland and Somaliland have enjoyed relative peace and security compared to the rest of Somalia, there are pockets where al-Shabab and IS faction are present and continue to threaten and attack security forces, mostly in Puntland
Makhtar Diokhane, the leader of a terror cell, received the harshest sentence of 20 years in prison
Niger minister of defense tells VOA militant groups pose serious threat and could infiltrate the country if preemptive measures are not taken
African leaders meeting in Mauritania last week pledged to redouble efforts aimed at curtailing and defeating extremist groups on the continent, especially in the Sahel region
The defendants are Senegalese jihadists accused of working with and fighting for terrorist groups in other African countries
US military command in Africa says it is aware of reports but has seen no signs of any activity on the part of Belmokhtar
Some analysis wonder what other motives General Haftar might have for pushing to seize city since its capture is unlikely to snuff out extremism
A new level of radicalization has been seen in the country
Having lost most of the territory it once controlled in Iraq and Syria, Islamic State fighters are reportedly establishing ties with local militant organizations
Terrorism and torture will be big challenges
Adnan Abu Walid al-Sahrawi is well-known figure in regional jihadist circles
The results from this weekend's vote return Buhari to power nearly 30 years after he served as rule during a period of military coups
Incumbent President Goodluck Jonathan is trying to fend off a strong challenge from former military ruler Muhammadu Buhari
Two foreign military contractors were killed last week in a 'friendly fire' incident as the Nigerian army made a final push to take back a strategic town
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