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Egypt
Politics | Society | Human rights

Leaks: "Mubarak behind 2005 terror attack"

afrol News, 9 March - Documents seized from Egypt's dismantled State Security agency seem to document that the Mubarak regime itself was planning and executing the bombing of the Mövenpick Hotel in Sharm el-Sheikh in 2005.

Algeria | Mali
Politics

Algeria, Mali distrust over al Qaeda fight

afrol News, 13 December - The government of Mali is seen as the largest obstacle to conduct an effective fight against Al Qaeda groups in the Sahara desert. Distrust between Algeria and Mali further hinder cooperation.

Nigeria
Politics

Nigeria bombs provoke north-south split

afrol News, 7 October - As Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan has ruled out that rebels from his own Niger Delta region stood behind the car bombs on independence day, government directs suspicions towards the Muslim north. Even Islamist terrorists are suspected.

Somaliland
Society | Politics

Somaliland forces foil terror attack

afrol News, 4 October - "Somaliland security forces arrested 17 terror suspects and captured explosives, weapons and remote controls," according to the government of the breakaway state. The Islamist group Al-Shabaab was indicated as the perpetrators.

Somalia | Uganda
Politics

Al Shabaab's Uganda attack backfires

afrol News, 16 July - The Somali Islamist group Al Shabaab was hailed by Al Qaeda colleagues for its first major terrorist act abroad, in Uganda. But the grotesque "success" is backfiring as efforts to fight the group in Somalia increase.


» 13.07.2010 - Al Shabaab internationalises Somali terror
» 06.07.2010 - Al Qaeda presence in Maghreb-Sahel "exaggerated"
» 20.04.2010 - Joint Sahara forces to fight terrorism
» 19.04.2010 - Somali Islamist "terrorising" civilians
» 10.03.2010 - "Egypt uses torture in terror fight"
» 04.03.2010 - Mercenary activities focus at Addis Ababa meeting
» 01.03.2010 - Al-Qaeda gaining strength in Africa
» 25.02.2010 - French hostage released in Mali
» 23.02.2010 - Mauritania recalls ambassador over release of rebels
» 23.02.2010 - Journalist abducted in Somalia
» 17.02.2010 - US restrictions hamper aid distribution in Somalia
» 12.02.2010 - Nigeria pleads delisting from terror nation
» 03.02.2010 - UN-AU mission rejects Darfur accusations
» 02.02.2010 - Somali militant group declares affiliation to al Qaeda
» 02.02.2010 - Scores slaughtered by rebels in DRC
» 26.01.2010 - Official condemns Mogadishu bombing
» 25.01.2010 - Anglican bishop abducted
» 20.01.2010 - INTERPOL to create task force against maritime piracy
» 13.01.2010 - Italy to enhance security cooperation
» 12.01.2010 - Algeria protests strict US security checks
» 12.01.2010 - Lawyers ask US to throw out bomber case
» 11.01.2010 - 20 days ultimatum put on Frenchman's head
» 07.01.2010 - Kenya deports controversial Muslim cleric
» 04.01.2010 - African states listed under tough US security checks
» 04.01.2010 - Ghana beefs up security at international airport
» 22.12.2009 - Five sentenced to death and 33 to life
» 21.12.2009 - Peacekeepers come under attack in Chad
» 16.12.2009 - Chadian forces launch attacks against rebels
» 07.12.2009 - UN raises concern on deteriorating security in Darfur
» 04.12.2009 - Somalia insurgents deny suicide attack
» 04.12.2009 - Security jellied from bomb threats
» 25.11.2009 - WFP told to buy local agricultural produce
» 25.11.2009 - UN mission failing to root out rebels in DRC
» 12.11.2009 - Somali judge shot dead
» 11.11.2009 - Somali pirates seize SA bound cargo ship
» 11.11.2009 - ICRC appeals for release of two kidnapped staff
» 10.11.2009 - Algeria pushes for zero-tolerance on ransom payments to terrorists
» 10.11.2009 - UN envoy backs Congo’s fight against rebels
» 30.10.2009 - Panic hits Kampala after bomb scare
» 30.10.2009 - Anti kidnapping legislation passes second reading
» 27.10.2009 - Algeria signs defense agreement with Britain
» 20.10.2009 - Mali armed to fight al Qaeda insurgents
» 24.09.2009 - SA working with US on embassy security threat
» 22.09.2009 - US offices in SA closed
» 17.09.2009 - UN chief condemns AU base bomb attack
» 20.08.2009 - Somali insurgents regain control in the south
» 17.08.2009 - UN condemns attack on Somali aid compound
» 12.08.2009 - AI calls for safeguards on arms transfers to Somalia
» 04.08.2009 - Somali’s named in Australia terror arrests
» 28.07.2009 - Yar’Adua assures clean sweep of militants
» 28.07.2009 - Anti-piracy training planned for Somali forces
» 27.07.2009 - Violence spread to other Nigerian states
» 20.07.2009 - Uganda urged to charge or release five detainees
» 15.07.2009 - China warns of Al Qaeda reprisals
» 14.07.2009 - Eritrea not backing militancy – Presidency
» 10.07.2009 - Militant Nigerian leader accepts amnesty
» 08.07.2009 - Amnesty International warns Ethiopia on new anti terrorism law
» 06.07.2009 - AU calls for Eritrea sanctions
» 22.06.2009 - Insurgents vow to attack foreign troops
» 19.06.2009 - UN condemns latest Somali bombing
» 19.06.2009 - Algerian police killed in an ambush
» 19.06.2009 - Tunisia dismiss fears of inmates’ mistreatment
» 18.06.2009 - Suicide bomb kills security minister in Somalia
» 17.06.2009 - Over 16 militants killed in a raid
» 03.06.2009 - Terrorist killing in Mali condemned
» 03.06.2009 - Ethiopia rebels accuse oil companies of genocide
» 29.05.2009 - Law enforcement is 'missing link' in fight against maritime piracy, Interpol
» 28.05.2009 - Norway restores operations in Kenya after bomb threat
» 20.05.2009 - Cairo anti piracy summit brings hope to end the growing threat
» 19.05.2009 - Nigeria’s rebel group intensifies fight against state and oil companies
» 15.05.2009 - MEND declares war against govt troops
» 13.05.2009 - UN calls for international support to end Somali crisis
» 12.05.2009 - US condemns renewed clashes in Mogadishu
» 11.05.2009 - UN envoy condemns rebels attacks in DRC
» 08.05.2009 - Attacks on peacekeepers constitute war crimes, UN warns
» 06.05.2009 - Libya lodges official request for al-Megrahi's release home
» 05.05.2009 - Sudan denies plans to attack Chad
» 30.04.2009 - Leading Al Qaeda member killed in Algeria
» 30.04.2009 - Cairo to host international anti piracy summit
» 29.04.2009 - Seychelles arrests 9 suspected pirates
» 28.04.2009 - Libyan appeals Lockerbie bombing conviction
» 27.04.2009 - Kenya ready to counter attacks - deputy minister
» 23.04.2009 - Somali opposition hard-liner returns home
» 22.04.2009 - Lesotho govt still numb on state house attack
» 17.04.2009 - Kenya strengthens fight against piracy, terrorism
» 16.04.2009 - Egypt arrests 9 attack suspects
» 15.04.2009 - Residents flee homes fearing reprisals from the army
» 14.04.2009 - Somali pirates hijack 2 vessels
» 08.04.2009 - Uganda must take active role to curtail abuses and torture
» 31.03.2009 - Egyptian troops sent to Darfur
» 30.03.2009 - Next president urged to address impunity
» 26.03.2009 - Somali minister injured in a road side blast
» 25.03.2009 - Uganda deploys troops to beef up AU mission in Somalia
» 23.03.2009 - Pirates attack Japanese ship

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