New Orleans: FBI probing terrorism after deadly truck attack
At least 15 people died and dozens were injured in New Orleans when a vehicle drove into a crowd on New Year's Eve. The driver has since been killed, and the FBI…
Far-right terrorism in Germany: Walter Lübcke’s murder and the NSU
The main suspect in Germany's most prominent far-right political assassination since World War II has closed his defense in court. He and his alleged accomplice have been linked to the National Socialist…
Burkina Faso: Theater squeezed by terrorism and coronavirus
Burkina Faso has a thriving theater tradition. But terrorism and the coronavirus are curtailing the activities of its only permanent theater.…
US puts Cuba back on ‘state sponsor of terrorism’ list
The outgoing Trump administration hit Cuba with new terrorism sanctions shortly before President-elect Joe Biden takes office.…
North Macedonia arrests 8 suspected of terrorism
Police have linked the individuals to the "Islamic State" terror group. In November, an Austrian-born man of Macedonian-Albanian descent carried out an attack in Vienna, killing four and wounding several others.…
Borno Massacre: Mr President, Stop Condemning, Act!
President Muhammadu Buhari is often quick to condemn killings and console families of victims, albeit, through press statements. Last Saturday, Boko Haram launched an attack on a farming community in Borno, killing…
Rwanda: No hero’s welcome
"It's complicated" best sums up the situation in Rwanda, where Paul Rusesabagina, a hero to the West, but controversial at home, was arrested for terrorism by a regime whose record on human…
Northern Ireland police charge New IRA suspects
Seven suspected members of an IRA splinter group have been charged with terrorism following police raids last week. Local media reported that the operation involved surveillance by Britain's security service, MI5.…
Africa’s independence: what will the next 60 years bring?
A wave of independence swept across Africa sixty years ago. This week it’s been the turn of Somalia and the Democratic Republic of Congo to mark their independence. But amid the celebrations…
US charges Venezuela’s Maduro, issues bounty
US charges of "narco-terrorism" have been issued against Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and key aides. Washington has posted multimillion-dollar rewards for information leading to their arrests.…
$1bn pledge by ECOWAS is coming too late – Journalist
Journalist, Charles Ideho shares his thoughts on the $1bn pledge made by ECOWAS in tackling terrorism in the sub-region and the Sahel, says it is coming too late by his estimation.…