Tag: islamists
U.S. blacklists five Jihadists in Mozambique, Mali
Sidang Hitta and Salem Ould al-Hasan, senior leaders of Mali-based al Qaeda-linked Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin, also were designated
4 Islamists sentenced to 25 years over terror charges
An Egyptian Court on Monday sentenced four Islamists to 25 years in prison on terrorism charges that included an attack…
IS has executed 100 foreigners trying to quit
The Islamic State extremist group has executed 100 of its own foreign fighters who tried to flee their headquarters in…
Jailed Jazeera journalists appeal against Egypt verdicts
Three Al-Jazeera journalists jailed by Egypt for alleged ties with Islamists filed appeals Thursday against their convictions, their network said…
Somali Islamists shoot dead fifth lawmaker this year
Somalia’s Shebab insurgents said they had assassinated a lawmaker in Mogadishu as he left prayers at a mosque on Friday,…
Militants blast Somalia presidential palace
Islamist Shebab rebels carried out a major bomb and armed attack on Somalia’s presidential palace late Tuesday, penetrating the heavily…
Ex-army boss Sisi sworn in as Egypt president
Abdel Fattah al-Sisi was sworn in as Egypt’s president Sunday following a landslide election victory almost a year after he…
Gunmen attack Indian consulate in Afghanistan
Gunmen attacked India’s consulate in the main western Afghan city of Herat on Friday before being repelled by security forces,…
Over 40 insurgents killed in clashes between military and Islamists
More than 40 insurgents and four soldiers died in clashes between Nigerian troops and Islamists near the scene where scores…
Mali: Gunbattle rocks Gao after suicide attack
GAO, Mali(AFP) – A gunbattle broke out in northern Mali’s largest city Sunday following two straight days of suicide bombings,…
Mali: French led troops control access to Timbuktu
French-led troops in Mali on Monday controlled access to the city of Timbuktu after securing the airport of the fabled…
Jonathan: Nigerian soldiers stay in Mali until crisis over
Nigeria will keep troops in Mali for as long as it takes to resolve the crisis and restore peace and…
Mali: Algeria hostage takers demand army pull out
Islamist extremists and three of 41 hostages they are holding at an Algerian gas field demanded Thursday, in interviews with…
US may send drones to Mali
The US military is looking at providing intelligence, aerial refueling tankers and other support to French forces in Mali, including…
Liberals lead Libya polls
The leader of one of Libya’s main Islamist parties said on Sunday that a rival liberal coalition had a solid…
Boko Haram Kills 5 Igbo Traders
Suspected Islamists have killed seven people in a market in northern Nigeria’s restive city of Maiduguri in the latest deadly…
Boko Haram Attacks Police Station, Prison
Suspected Islamists have attacked a prison, police station and local government office in northeastern Nigeria, wounding at least three police…
Nigerian senator linked with terrorists bailed
Nnamdi Felix / Abuja Embattled legislator representing Borno South senatorial district at the Upper Legislative Chamber, Senator Aliyu Ndume, who…