Headlines- At least five ballistic missile launches from Iran have been detected by the Israelis since midnight.
- Mehrabad Airport in Tehran is hit by strikes
- The Prince Sultan Air Base was the target of a ballistic missile that Saudi Arabia's military intercepted and destroyed, according to the country's defense ministry.
- Heavy gunfire on Friday injured three peacekeepers from the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon inside their base in southwest Lebanon.
- To put an end to the bloodshed, UN Secretary-General António Guterres urged serious diplomatic negotiations..
- In a social media post, President Trump said that "no deal" other than "unconditional surrender" will be with Iran.
- Iran reportedly receives intelligence from Russia on US targets.
Tag: Al Shabab
Gradual Withdrawal of African Union Transition...
By the end of 2024, Somali forces are expected to take over security duties,in anticipation, the African Union peacekeeping force in Somalia has started to gradually withdraw the country.
Mass Teacher Exodus in Northeastern Kenya...
After a series of deadly attacks by al-Shabab terrorists, hundreds of nonlocal teachers in Kenya’s northeast are demanding transfers out of the region, which is largely Muslim causing an education crisis in the country. Schools reopened August 28, but most students have not yet resumed classes.
Western Diplomats Warn of Impending Disaster...
Western diplomats fear the spread of extremist groups and persistent economic and social problems in Western Africa and the Sahel are nearing a tipping point that could have disastrous consequences for the region and beyond
Protesters Demand Step Down of Burkina...
Burkina Faso’s security is deteriorating, with Islamist extremists carrying out the bloodiest assaults on civilians and security forces in the country in years. People are protesting the inability of Burkinabe and foreign forces to put an end to the bloodshed, with others pushing for changes at the top
Hundreds of People in Burkina Faso...
For years, at least 400 people in Burkina Faso, including some kids under the age of 16, have been awaiting trial on terrorism charges
Fear of Bandits Causes Low Attendance...
Following a two-month closure due to insecurity, Nigerian authorities have reopened schools in northern Kaduna state. Armed kidnappings have become common in the region, and UNICEF estimates that one million Nigerian children are “fearful of returning to school.”
Due to Slow Registration,IDPS Registration in...
According to the Norwegian Refugee Council, Burkina Faso government authorities are taking weeks to register new internally displaced persons (IDPs) who fled their villages due to terror attacks. Burkina Faso’s government is being urged by an aid group to accept assistance in registering newly displaced people
Intelligence in the Age of Globalization...
The globalization era has changed the narrative of defense intelligence, with the emergence of a highly interconnected global economy, reshaping international alliances and the incorporation of new technologies. This interconnectivity offers new opportunities, and has also led to new security challenges, such as; regional instability, resulting from jihadist tendencies, migration, and resource capture, which requires new ‘grand strategy’
The Role of civil society and...
The socio-economic development of many African nations has been retarded because of the advent of terrorism. Several academic writings relating to global security menace have been published, with considerable narratives on activities of Al Shabaab in the horn of Africa
Somalis Welcome Biden’s Lifting of Travel...
Somali nationals in Kenya have welcomed President Joe Biden’s lifting a travel ban to the US for some Africans, including Somalis, that was put in place over security concerns. Critics called it a “Muslim Ban” as most of the countries listed were Muslim-majority