US scrambles to salvage Sahel security role
The Pentagon’s press secretary said during and April 25th press briefing that it is seeking to renegotiate its security role...
Terrorism
France acknowledges Morocco’s counter-terrorism efforts
France’s Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin visited Morocco, who officially gained their independence from the French in 1956, and acknowledged the...
Moroccan anti-terror forces dismantle Daesh network
Moroccan anti-terror forces arrest four terrorists active in recruiting fighters to join “Daesh” in the Sahel-Saharan zone according to the...
West Africa: Blinken’s trip to fight threat of terrorism
Anthony Blinken, the US Secretary of State, is set to visit West Africa on the 22nd of January to discuss...
Algeria: two individuals arrested for “backing terrorist groups”
Two individuals have been arrested in Oran under the suspected acts of terrorism according to Asharq Al Awsat and agencies. ...
Morocco secret police help Germany derail terror attack
Morocco’s intelligence community continues to make headway in EU countries with the latest case of a truck bomber being arrested...
29 Nigerien Soldiers Killed in Insurgents’ Ambush
More than 29 Nigerien soldiers were killed on October 2 in an ambush set up by insurgents on the border...
Mali’s latest terror attack sees 64 killed
64 were pronounced dead in northern Mali following terror attack, the Malian government said, Africa News and agencies reports, September...
Tunisian Muslim Brotherhood leader detention extended
The vice-president of the Tunisian muslim brotherhood movement has had his detention extended. On Tuesday, 29th August, a judge decided...
Jean-Loup Samaan: Niger’s coup gives West terrorism dilemma
On July 26th, a group of Niger’s military officers announced the toppling of President Mohamed Bazoum and the suspension of the...
Morocco carries out major crackdown on suspected terrorists
Moroccan investigators questioned around 50 people on July 26th across the kingdom in a major operation targeting suspected militant supporters,...
Libya instability now poses terror threat to Egypt
Terrorist groups take advantage of the weaknesses of states - such as instability or the absence of strong political authorities...
Salem AlKetbi: Terrorism’s elbow room in Africa
Terrorism is making a resurgence in various parts of the world, exploiting the world’s current focus on the Ukraine crisis....
Daesh Cell Arrested in Spain-Morocco Operation
A joint security operation between Morocco and Spain has led to dismantling a cell affiliated with the Daesh militant group,...
Maghreb’s Role in Combating Al Shabab
Morocco's has just embarked on a new relationship with Somalia, pledging aid and support in a number of sectors. Why...
