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Morocco and Pakistan deepen security ties to combat terrorism and human trafficking

In a significant move to address shared security challenges, Morocco and Pakistan have pledged to strengthen their bilateral cooperation in combating terrorism, human trafficking, and illegal migration. The commitment was solidified during a high-level meeting between Abdellatif Hammouchi, Director General......

US thanks Morocco for help in arresting ISIS-linked individual

The FBI has expressed its gratitude to Morocco for its role in the arrest of Alexander Justin White, a 29-year-old man accused of attempting to join ISIS. The arrest took place on December 4, 2024, at Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) as White was preparing to board a flight to Morocco. His......

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......

Strengthening Security Ties: Moroccan and Spanish Officials Discuss Counterterrorism Collaboration

Abdellatif Hammouchi, the Director-General of National Security (DGSN) and Territorial Surveillance (DGST) of Morocco, welcomed the Spanish Commissioner General of Information, Javier Antonio Susín Bercero, on Wednesday in Rabat. This meeting, led by a high-level Spanish security delegation, marked......

Cuba to Release Over 550 Prisoners Following US Policy Shift

Cuba announced the release of 553 prisoners as a gesture following the United States' decision to remove the country from its list of state sponsors of terrorism. The move, hailed by relatives of detainees, marked a significant development in the strained relations between the two nations. The decision......

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......

French Police Detain Two Algerian TikTok Stars Over Violent Threats

French authorities have arrested two prominent Algerian social media influencers for allegedly making terrorist threats and inciting violence through TikTok videos. The arrests, which occurred on Friday, came amid rising tensions involving anti-Algerian regime protesters in France. The second arrest......

Mali-Algeria Diplomatic Tensions Escalate Over Terrorism Allegations in Sahel

Mali's Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a strong rebuke to Algeria on Wednesday, expressing "profound dismay" over statements made by Algerian Foreign Minister Ahmed Attaf regarding Mali's counterterrorism approach. In an official statement, Mali accused Algeria of harboring and......

New Year's Day Terror Attack in New Orleans Claims 15 Lives; ISIS Connection Confirmed

President Biden confirmed that the deadly New Year's Day attack in New Orleans, which killed 15 people and injured dozens, was ISIS-inspired. The perpetrator, 42-year-old U.S. Army veteran Shamsud-Din Jabbar, posted videos declaring his ISIS allegiance hours before driving his vehicle into crowds......