US assessing results of military action against Al-Shabaab

The United States has carried out airstrikes against Al-Qaeda-linked Shebab militants in Somalia and is now assessing the results of its "operation" against the hardline militia, the White House......

US commandos raid hideouts in Africa, nab top Qaeda leader

In daring raids, US commandos have captured a fugitive al-Qaeda leader from the streets of Libya and raided the seaside villa of an al-Shabaab militant in Somalia, signalling America's......

Pakistan and Kenya terror attacks: Is there a link?

There is a strong chance that both the terrorist attacks are linked and represent a new phase of Al Qaeda’s strategy, notes Lisa Curtis. Within 24 hours over the weekend, two major terrorist......

India warns of terror groups in Africa controlling political agenda

Islamic State of Iraq and Syria and Al-Qaeda linked groups in Africa are embedding themselves in multiple domestic conflicts and attempting to control the political agenda, India said on......

Blast hits bus carrying football team in Somalia; 5 dead

IMAGE: An explosive planted on a bus carrying football players in Somalia's port city of Kismayo killed at least five players. Photograph: Francois Nel/Getty Images An explosive planted on a bus......

Somali women's basketball team defy prejudice, hostility

'We cannot openly say we are going to play. We put our playing clothes and shoes in school bags and carry them that way to the field and we pretend we are going to school or university.' IMAGE:......