Islamic State Overruns Nigerian Base, Thousands Forced to Flee
The Nigerian army said in a statement that troops “tactically withdrew” to defend against an attack outside northeastern Nigerian village.
Terrorism
Why the Somali Danab SOF Is Vital to the US and to Defeating al-Shabaab
Violence in Africa seems far removed leading Americans ask why what goes on in Somalia so important to the security of the USA. Here’s why.
US Airstrikes Hit al-Shabaab in Somalia, Kill Five Terrorists
Air Force General Anderson: “This strike targeted known al-Shabaab leaders who facilitated finance, weapons, fighters, and explosives.”
Malian and French Governments Deny Drone Airstrikes Targeted Civilians
Tensions in Mali are high as French forces are accused of unleashing a deadly drone strike on a group of civilians on their way to a wedding.
Insurgents in Niger Kill More Than 100 Civilians In Two Attacks
In the latest outbreak of violence, more than 100 civilians were killed in Niger by extremists who attacked two villages.
Watch: US Airstrikes Target al-Shabaab Terror Group in Somalia
“This action clearly demonstrates our continuing commitment to Somalia and our regional partners,” Army Major General Joel Tyler said.
Brexit Contains a Lucky Break for Terrorists, Europol Sources Say
Brexit means that the UK is now blocked from a database that makes it easy to track terror suspects.
Three French Soldiers Killed in Mali by IED Attack
The killed soldiers were identified as BCH Tanerii Mauri, 1CL Dorian Issakhanian, and 1CL Quentin Pauchet, in a Twitter post by the Army.
Was the Nashville Bombing Domestic Terrorism?
Was the Christmas bombing in Nashville an act of domestic terrorism as many have suggested? We shed light on this question.
Terror Group Member Arrested for Plotting 9/11-Style Attack
Cholo Abdi Abdullah, a member of al-Shabaab, was arrested while preparing to hijack an aircraft and crash it into a building in the U.S.
The Cold Hard Truth of Violent Extremism
A French court convicted fourteen people related to the Charlie Hebdo murders in 2015. But the conclusion of the trial did not bring closure.
Terror Group Boko Haram Claims Responsibility for Kidnapping Over 300 Children
It was thought that the attacks were the work of bandits, but according to AFP, terror group Boko Haram was responsible for the attack.
