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Germany: Suspected islamist held after shooting at cars

A suspected supporter of the Islamic State (IS) has been placed in pre-trial detention in southern Germany after allegedly attempting to cause road accidents by shooting at cars with an air rifle, Bavarian police announced on Friday. The suspect reportedly fired at 22 vehicles between September......

Nigeria: Seven soldiers killed in Jihadist ambush in borno state

At least seven Nigerian soldiers, including a commanding officer, were killed on Friday after jihadist fighters ambushed a military patrol in the country’s northeast, according to an intelligence report reviewed by AFP on Saturday. The attack occurred in a village in the Konduga administrative......

Mali announces release of kidnapped Moroccan truck drivers

The Malian government has confirmed the release of four Moroccan truck drivers who were kidnapped earlier this year near the northeastern border of Burkina Faso with Niger. The drivers, abducted in January, were freed last Sunday and are reported to be "safe and sound." Joint effort leads......

Gradual withdrawal of American troops from Syria

The United States has started reducing its military presence in Syria, decreasing the number of bases from eight to three, with the final goal of maintaining only one base. This announcement was made by the U.S. special envoy to Syria, Thomas Barrack, during an interview with Turkish TV channel NTV. Barrack......

UK travel advisory flags 69 high-risk destinations, including Algeria

The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) has issued travel advisories for 69 countries, warning citizens against visiting certain regions due to safety concerns. Among the countries flagged are Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, and Egypt, with Algeria receiving heightened attention due to......

Spanish tourist kidnapped in Algeria amid rising security concerns in Sahel region

A Spanish national has been abducted by terrorists in southern Algeria, with the incident highlighting growing security challenges in the region. The kidnapping, which occurred on Wednesday, January 15, was carried out by members of the Islamic State in the Greater Sahara (EIGS). While Spanish and Sahelian......

Mali's Security Forces Capture High-Profile ISGS Commander in Northern Operation

Mali's armed forces achieved a significant breakthrough in their counter-terrorism efforts by apprehending Mahamad Ould Erkehile, a senior commander of the Islamic State in the Greater Sahara (ISGS), during an operation in the country's northern region on Friday. Erkehile, who operated under......

Deadly Assault in Afghanistan Claims 14 Lives, Targeting Shiite Community

In a tragic incident that underscores the ongoing violence in Afghanistan, gunmen killed 14 individuals in a predominantly Shiite area of central Afghanistan, marking one of the most lethal attacks in the country this year. The Taliban confirmed the attack, which also left six others injured, occurred......

US-Iraq Joint Operation Eliminates 15 ISIS Militants in Anbar Desert

In a significant blow to the Islamic State group, a joint operation conducted by the US military and Iraqi forces has resulted in the deaths of at least 15 militants in the Anbar desert. The operation, which took place on Thursday, also saw seven American troops injured, according to a statement from......