Terrorism is spreading in west Africa – foreign and regional collaboration are needed to fight the threat: The United States army has completed its withdrawal from Niger after 11 years of military cooperation with the west African country. This follows a major disagreement earlier in the year when the Nigerien government accused the US of …
Khorasan: why many Afghanistan citizens are pushing back against the term’s association with terrorism: The Mausoleum of Ali, which is located in Mazar-e-Sharif, Afghanistan, is a site of cultural significance for Khorasan. Mushtaq B/Shutterstock Gunmen attacked Moscow’s Crocus City Hall concert venue in March, killing 137 people. The four suspects were purportedly aligned to the …
Die Hard is a Christmas (terrorism) movie: The following article contains spoilers for Die Hard. ‘Tis the season – for office holiday parties, being jolly and the annual battle over whether Die Hard is a Christmas movie. For years, a tongue-in-cheek debate has swirled around the violent action film, which was released in the US …
Ghana’s media treats terrorism as a threat from outside – it overlooks violence at home: In 2022, 43% of all global terrorism deaths occurred in the Sahel – the region south of the Sahara Desert and stretching east-west across the African continent. West Africa had recorded 1,800 terrorism attacks as of June 2023, resulting in …
How can a French protester be arrested under British terrorism laws in London? The alarming ‘schedule 7’ power explained: Moret was arrested after arriving at St Pancras International station. Shutterstock The arrest and charging of a French publisher as he arrived in London has raised serious questions about the use and abuse of power in …
South Africa has been grey listed for not stopping money laundering and terrorism funding. What it means: South Africa provides fertile ground for money laundering and terrorism funding. shutterstock The Financial Action Task Force has placed South Africa on a list of countries under increased monitoring, commonly known as the grey list, after it failed …
Islamist terrorism is rising in the Sahel, but not in Chad – what’s different?: Local residents gather around the biggest mosque in the region for the evening prayer in Bahai, Chad. Photo by Marco Di Lauro/Getty Images Since the rise of Boko Haram in Nigeria and the emergence of Islamist-Salafist groups in northern Mali in …
Ukraine war: EU parliament names Russia a ‘state sponsor of terrorism’ – but it won’t stop the missiles: The EU parliament has declared Russia to be a state sponsor of terrorism. The largely symbolic resolution, which passed by a 494-58 vote on November 23, has no particular real-world consequences, but reflects MEPs’ condemnation of Russia’s …
South Africa provides fertile ground for funders of terrorism. Here’s why: The country needs to pay closer attention to compliance with anti-money laundering legislation. Shutterstock The US embassy in South Africa has twice raised the alarm recently about terrorism in the country. On 26 October it issued a security alert for a possible terror attack …
Chibok kidnappings: why it’s important to listen to the survivors of Boko Haram terrorism: A UK mural employs the trending hashtag #BringBackOurGirls Tim Green/Flickr, CC BY In 2009 a once quiet local Salafi group called Boko Haram became increasingly violent in north-east Nigeria and border communities of Niger, Chad and Cameroon. Its quest to forbid …
Toxic mix of bandits, arms, drugs and terrorism is alarming Nigerians: what now?: Residents fleeing their homes in Plateau State, north central Nigeria, on April 12, 2022 after their houses were burnt during an attack by bandits. AFP via GettyImages Banditry in Nigeria emerged as an isolated rural phenomenon in the late 2000s. It’s now …
Mental health and terrorism: more people flagged to authorities have ‘mixed, unstable, unclear’ views than Islamist ideologies: Shutterstock It is often difficult to make sense of violence, particularly in the wake of a terrorist attack. So it’s perhaps understandable that we reach for labels such as “far-right extremist” or “Islamist” when a person commits an …
East Africa’s terrorism hotspots: examining the roots and solutions: Somalia is one of East Africa's terrorism hotspots. EPA/SAID YUSUF WARSAME Uganda has had a string of terror attacks lately. The most recent bombings took place in Kampala’s central business district and were claimed by the Islamic State jihadist group. Tensions have been increasing across the …
Military expenditure reduces the negative effect of terrorism on economic growth: Counter IED training in Nairobi, Kenya In a number of African countries, terrorism has become a major challenge to socioeconomic development. This has spurred research on the extent to which terrorism affects economic growth. But an area that’s been less examined is the influence …
South Africa in the news: Shoaib Akhtar Says New Zealand ‘killed Pakistan Cricket’; Netizens Say ‘no, Terrorism Did’: Former speedster Shoaib Akhtar is furious at the New Zealand Cricket Team after the visitors abandoned their ongoing tour to Pakistan due to security threats …: “South Africa” – BingNews Paper Cushion Machines Market global outlook and …
9/11: how politicians and the media turned terrorism into an Islamic issue: As we mark the 20th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, it is important to reflect on the legacy that event – and the “war on terror” more broadly – has had for the way news media cover terrorism. Though we should be …
South Africa in the news: India, Brazil, S Africa discuss maritime security, terrorism, and transnational crime: India hosted the maiden India, Brazil and South Africa (IBSA)meet on Wednesday where the National Security Advisors of the three countries discussed …: “South Africa” – BingNews These rhino lovers are taking the species by the horns and saving …
No evidence links autism with terrorism, but ill-judged statements and headlines will lead to stigma: Articles suggesting a link between autism and radicalisation can lead to unfair targeting UK Police/Alamy Recent observations from Jonathan Hall QC, the independent reviewer of terrorism legislation, suggest that “a staggeringly high” number of autistic people are referred to the …