Tag: Al Qaeda
15 dead as Philippines battles Islamic militants
The Philippine military said Wednesday it had launched an air and ground assault against Islamic militants wanted for a spate…
US warns citizens against travel to Kenya amid threats
The US State Department has warned its citizens of the risks of travelling to Kenya, after heightened terror threats and…
Boko Haram: Nigerian Students Protest In U.S.
A group of Nigerian students protested outside the Mountainlair on Sunday against the Boko Haram insurgency in Northern Nigeria. Boko…
Nigerian accused says ‘I tried to butcher murdered soldier’
EROMOSELE EBHOMELE The London-based Nigerian, Michael Adebolajo, who is accused of killing Lee Rigby, a 25-year old British military man…
Mali Ex-Coup Leader Detained
Amadou Sanogo, who led a March 2012 coup in Mali, was detained Wednesday for questioning by a judge investigating alleged…
4 Freed French hostages head to Paris
NIAMEY (AFP) – Four Frenchmen kidnapped by Al-Qaeda militants in Niger were on their way back to France Wednesday after…
Al Qaeda frees 4 French hostages in Niger
Four French hostages kidnapped by al Qaeda’s north African arm three years ago in Niger have been released, President Francois…
Jihadists’ threats rising, says British intel chief
The head of Britain’s domestic intelligence agency on Tuesday warned there were thousands of Islamist extremists in the country who…
Nigerian charged with aiding Al Qaeda
A Nigerian, Lawal Babafemi, has been arraigned in a U.S. Federal Court, Brooklyn, on charges of providing material support to…
Al-Qaeda Yemen rampage kills 56 soldiers, cops
SANAA(AFP) – Suspected Al-Qaeda fighters killed at least 54 soldiers and police in a wave of dawn attacks Friday, the…
Extradition:Nigerian terror suspect gets hearing date
Justice Ahmed Mohammed of Federal High Court Abuja on Friday reserved 28 August for hearing in an application meant to…
Military Lists Gains Of War Against Boko Haram
Nigeria’s military on Wednesday disclosed details of its offensive against Islamist militants, describing a series of events that saw insurgents…
Boko Haram, Ansaru Banned as terrorist groups
Boko Haram and Ansaru, Nigeria’s terror groups have been banned and members and associates would bag up to 20-year jail…
$23m offer: Why US wants Shekau, others captured
In an unprecedented move, the United States on Monday posted up to $23 million in rewards to help track down…
Al Qaeda threatens to hit France
France is “playing with fire” in Mali, the brother of Al-Qaeda’s chief said in an interview published Monday, warning that…