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What 9/11 taught Africa about combating terrorism

What 9/11 taught Africa about combating terrorism

The growing scourge of terrorism has complicated Africa's security challenges, making it imperative for the continent to mount a concerted response rather than focusing on dousing the flames within.

Burkina Faso comes to terms with killing of at 'least 200' civilians

Burkina Faso comes to terms with killing of at 'least 200' civilians

The attack was carried out by armed men in the village of Barsalogho in north-central Burkina Faso on Saturday, multiple sources said.

Somali forces kill al-Shabaab leaders in military operations

Somali forces kill al-Shabaab leaders in military operations

The al Qaeda-allied group has been fighting for nearly two decades, aiming to topple Somalia's central government.

Somali army kills at least 80 Al-Shabaab militants

Somali army kills at least 80 Al-Shabaab militants

The Somali army has said that it killed at least 80 Al-Shabaab militants in a recent attack in north-central part of the country.

Mali rejects claims of targeted killing of civilians

Mali rejects claims of targeted killing of civilians

Mali has denied allegations in a rights watch report that claimed the army killed 40 civilians in three separate operations recently.

Fear as militants 'besiege Burkina Faso localities'

Fear as militants 'besiege Burkina Faso localities'

At least 40 localities in Burkina Faso have been besieged by militant insurgents, the Amnesty International says.

Why pro-Israel Western powers insist on treating Hamas like Daesh

Why pro-Israel Western powers insist on treating Hamas like Daesh

The main underlying reason for equating Hamas, a Palestinian resistance movement, with Daesh is to criminalise ordinary Palestinians whose lives could be compromised with impunity.

Somalia 'kills 1,650 al-Shabaab militants in two months'

Somalia 'kills 1,650 al-Shabaab militants in two months'

The Somali government has said that it killed more than 1,600 al-Shabaab militants over a period of one year.

Somalia: Arrest of al-Shabaab's arms smuggler 'brings hope'

Somalia: Arrest of al-Shabaab's arms smuggler 'brings hope'

Sakaria Kamal, 28, has been under surveillance for some time, the authorities say.

Deaths in suicide bombing at Somali tea shop

Deaths in suicide bombing at Somali tea shop

The blast occurred at a checkpoint on a road leading to the parliament and the president's office.

Somalia hopes to rout al-Shabaab militants 'in five months'

Somalia hopes to rout al-Shabaab militants 'in five months'

Security analysts are sceptical of vows to eradicate the group, saying it has deep roots in communities across the country.

More than 100 militants, soldiers killed in Niger

More than 100 militants, soldiers killed in Niger

Niger's authorities say insurgents ambushed troops near the border with Mali leading to deadly clashes between the two sides.