Russia Gaining Influence in Mediterranean
In early June, Russian Foreign Affairs Minister Sergey Lavrov visited Rwanda where he announced the Russian government’s intent to host...
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Number of IS Fighters in Libya Doubles Over the Past Year
U.S. Gen. David Rodriguez, head of Africa Command, has noted intelligence suggests the number of Islamic State (IS) fighters in...
Shootout Turns Brussels Suburb into Warzone
On March 15, 2016, Belgian and French forces were conducting an anti-terrorism raid of a house in the Brussels suburb...
Algerian Nuclear Deal Shows Russia Renewed Influence in Africa
To escape a floundering economy, repeated sanctions, and currency crisis Russia has its eyes set on Africa's energy sector. Diplomats...
Terrorist threats against the world’s most popular sport have a history
Although it may seem counterintuitive for al-Qaeda and the Islamic State to target the world’s most popular sport, there is...
Algerian intelligence chief sacked, what does it mean for US CT efforts?
After serving as Algeria’s spymaster for 25 years, Muhammad Bedienne, aka Tawfiq, was ‘retired’ by President Abdelaziz Bouteflika and replaced...
Understanding Mokhtar Belmokhtar’s Pledge to Islamic State
Update: The Long War Journal argued May 14th that Adnan Abou Walid Sahraoui's pledge to Abuk Bakr al-Baghdadi and Islamic...
Iran in Africa: A Tutorial Overview
Iran’s activity in Africa is a model of their strategic conduct that allows them an asymmetric advantage over the United...
Gitmo Detainee Acquitted in Algeria
Last week, an Algerian court acquitted Ahmed bin Saleh Belbacha of a prior conviction of terrorism. Ahmed Belbacha is a...
ISIS Draws Experienced Jihadists and Youth Alike From North Africa
A reporter for Mahgarebia, Mohamed Saadouni, pointed out last month how telling it was that a counter-gang unit in Morocco...