European Eye on Radicalization [https://eeradicalization.com/category/videos/] was joined by Jacob Zenn, an adjunct assistant professor of the graduate-level course, “Violent Non-State Actors in World Politics”, at Georgetown University’s Security Studies Program, and a senior fellow on African and Eurasian Affairs at The Jamestown Foundation in Washington,

> WASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is designating 15 actors across three countries in connection with serious human rights abuse and repressive acts targeting innocent civilians, political opponents, and peaceful protestors. As part of a whole-of-government commitment to democracy,

As of Tuesday, King Salman bin Abdulaziz al-Saud of Saudi Arabia has isolated himself in the kingdom's northwest desert for 482 straight days, reigniting concerns for his health while his heir, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, lies in wait for the throne. Salman, 85, became king in 2015

A man used a suicide bomb to kill himself together with his parents in Katito, Nyakach, Kisumu County. Joseph Odhiambo Ondiek aka Pope went to the homestead of one Petro Onyango and his wife Mary Atieno whom he found seated with their daughter Nancy Aoko and started to question them.

WARNING: The following report contains unedited content, which some readers may find offensive or upsetting. Introduction The level of Islamist activity in Tanzania is currently low, especially as compared to regional neighbors Egypt, Somalia, Sudan, and Kenya. However, a number of factors—including the country’s ongoing slide toward authoritarianism—

> James Barnett [https://newlinesmag.com/writers/james-barnett/], Fulbright researcher in Nigeria > December 1, 2021 > Sitting in a plastic chair under the shade of a large rosewood tree, Alhaji Auta apologizes that he cannot serve me a full meal. He had planned to slaughter a ram in anticipation

> Global Overview November/December 2021 Our monthly conflict tracker warns of three conflict risks in December. > The Huthis could attack or lay siege to Yemen’s Marib city after the group tightened its grip in surrounding areas and Saudi-led coalition-aligned troops withdrew from the Red Sea coast. >

•The officers were riding on a lorry from Rhamu to Mandera town when they were ambushed at about 9 am. •Witnesses and police said the lorry was on administrative duties as it was also carrying food for officers on the ground when the incident happened. CRIME SCENE: Crime scene. Image:

Ahlu al-Sunna militants have carried out multiple attacks in Mecula District of Niassa Province in recent days, the clearest sign yet that the insurgency is spreading from Cabo Delgado Province. An attack on Gomba village, located near the border with Tanzania, was followed by an attack in Naulala village over

Over the weekend, the [https://kivusecurity.org/]Kivu Security Tracker [https://kivusecurity.org/] reported on possible joint operations between the Ugandan and Congolese armies against the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF). RFI [https://www.rfi.fr/fr/afrique/20211128-la-rdc-autorise-l-arm%C3%A9e-ougandaise-%C3%A0-entrer-en-ituri-et-au-nord-kivu-pour-lutter-contre-les-adf] , AFP [https://www.france24.com/en/africa/20211129-dr-congo-authorises-ugandan-troops-to-hunt-rebel-group-on-its-soil]

Main events of the past week * Afghanistan: Attacks against the Taliban forces continued, although there was a slight decrease in the scope of ISIS’s activity this week. * Syria: In Syria as well, ISIS’s limited activity continued. Russian Air Force planes continued to carry out airstrikes against ISIS targets

Bottom Line Up Front * Islamic State in Central Africa Province (ISCAP)’s Congo branch has become increasingly active in 2021, while its branch in Mozambique has been forced to retreat from territories captured last year. * Like the branch in Mozambique, ISCAP in Congo has adopted the aesthetic and vernacular styles

Uganda sent more troops and equipment, including armoured vehicles, into eastern DR Congo on Thursday, witnesses at the border said, on the third day of an operation against the ADF rebel group. "At around 4pm, we saw another Ugandan army column cross," freelance journalist Tony Kitambala said at

> Dar es Salaam. The 2020 General Election did not have a level playing ground, affecting the participation of opposition parties, a report has revealed. > The report of the Research and Education for Democracy in Tanzania (Redet) under the Faculty of Political Science of the University of Dar es

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A recent report by Kenya’s security agencies has linked an Iranian citizen, Mohammed Saeid Golabi, to terror activities in Kenya and in the neighbouring countries. Golabi, who is believed to visit Kenya and the region frequently, is reportedly at the core of terror plans targeting both local and Israeli

Russia Is Ramping Up Arms Exports To Africa > Although military helicopters, strike fighter aircraft, tanks, and various types of anti-tank missiles continue to comprise the vast chunk of Russia’s arms exports to Africa, the Kremlin has been looking to diversify its portfolio into amphibious warfare systems. > Russia’

A MYSTERIOUS ILLNESS is afflicting American and Canadian diplomats, spies and embassy staff all over the world. Over 200 people have reported symptoms that are baffling doctors. First identified in Cuba, cases have since popped up in Australia, Austria, Colombia, Russia and Uzbekistan. On August 24th Kamala Harris, America’s

KYIV, Ukraine — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky asserted Friday that a group of Russians and Ukrainians planned to attempt a coup in Ukraine next month and that the plotters tried to enlist the help of the country’s richest man, Rinat Akhmetov. Zelensky, speaking at a “press marathon” for local and

Image caption,IS-affiliated ADF militants have been based in DR Congo for about two decadesA former member of the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), the rebels blamed for the recent suicide bombings in Uganda's capital, says the Islamic-State linked group uses fear to keep its recruits in line. "

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ICSR Report the Arc of Jihad the Ecosystem of Militancy in East Central and Southern Africa (2) | PDF | Al Shabaab (Militant Group) | Al QaedaICSR Report the Arc of Jihad the Ecosystem of Militancy in East Central and Southern Africa (2)Scribd [https://www.scribd.com/document/542524508/ICSR-Report-the-Arc-of-Jihad-the-Ecosystem-of-Militancy-in-East-Central-and-Southern-Africa-2] Subscribe to

Main events of the past week * Afghanistan: ISIS operatives continue to carry out attacks against Taliban forces and Shiite civilians. The most prominent incident of the week was an attack in Kabul against two minibuses carrying Shiite residents. Many civilians were killed in the attack. The Taliban government sent hundreds

Coming to you every Friday. Bridge of Spies is a film that covers the historical issues of espionage during the Cold War era by using Rudolph Abel (Mark Rylance) and his issues within the United States court system at the time. It follows James B. Donovan’s (Tom Hanks) involvement