AQIM, Shabaab recall and praise 9/11 attacks
In recent days, both al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb and Shabaab have issued statements declaring al Qaeda’s attacks on the US on 9/11 a success. Both groups also praised the 19 hijackers.
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Shabaab kills American jihadist Omar Hammami and British fighter
Shabaab’s intelligence service, the Amniyatt Mukhabarat, appears to have finally tracked down and killed Hammami, who has been at odds with the group’s emir for more than a year. Hammami recently renounced his ties to al Qaeda and Shabaab.
Shabaab deploys ‘new batch of Mujahideen fighters’
The al Qaeda affiliate said it was sending newly trained fighters to serve in the “Ali bin Abu Talib” battalion in central Somalia.
Shabaab, ITMC urge jihadists to take precautions as Syria strikes loom
As the United States and its partners appear to be finalizing potential strikes in response to the Syrian regime’s alleged use of chemical weapons, jihadist groups continue to fret that fellow jihadists will be targeted.
Shabaab urges Egyptian Muslims to ‘pick up arms and defend yourself’
In a series of tweets posted to its official Twitter account today, Shabaab denounced the Egyptian army as “Jewish both in dialogue and deed.” In addition, the group called on Egyptian Muslims to “pick up arms and defend yourself.”
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Killing Lions, Buying Bombs
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Jihadists turn to Twitter
Kenya
Exclusive – Kenyan peacekeepers aided illegal Somalia charcoal export
Shabaab comments on Egyptian coup
The al Qaeda affiliate chastises the Muslim Brotherhood for participating in the democratic process and urges the group’s members to wage jihad.
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Arms ship seized by Yemen may have been Somalia-bound: UN
Shabaab confirms 2 top leaders were killed in infighting
Ibrahim al Afghani, a jihadist leader closely linked to al Qaeda, and Abul Hamid Hashi Olhayi, were killed during Shabaab infighting in Barawe. Hassan Dahir Aweys is reportedly in custody in Mogadishu.
Shabaab suicide assault team storms UN compound in Mogadishu
Eight fighters from al Qaeda’s affiliate in Somalia penetrated security at a United Nations Development Program compound, killing several UN employees.
US offers rewards for Boko Haram, African al Qaeda leaders
The $7 million reward for Abubakar Shekau, Boko Haram’s emir, puts him in the top echelon of wanted terrorist leaders. Rewards of $5 million are also offered for Mokhtar Belmokhtar and Yahya Abu Hammam.
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In Somalia, some parents say no to polio vaccine
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Drone death Londoner’s Somalia links probed
United Kingdom
Radical Islamists in Britain Prove a Challenge to Security
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Global impact to Sahel terror
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Somalia’s struggle for unity far from over
Kenya
Kenya: Countering the Radicalization of Kenya’s Youth
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Somali jihadi tweets picture of ‘assassination attempt’
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Al-Qaida Leader Urges Muslims to Unite in Struggle
US posts $5 million reward for American suspected of being Zawahiri’s emissary to Shabaab
The FBI told The Long War Journal that Jehad Mostafa is thought to be Abu Abdullah al Muhajir, the American who distributed aid at a Somali camp in 2011 on behalf of al Qaeda’s emir. The US also offered a $5 million reward for Omar Hammami.
American Shabaab fighter urges Muslims to join the ‘fronts’ of jihad
Abu Ahmed al Amriki implores Muslims to leave their lives of comfort and wage jihad in Somalia, Mali, Afghanistan, Iraq, or the “Islamic Maghreb” — North Africa.
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Sahel states must share intel, African expert warns
Al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb
Militant Threats Test Role of a Pentagon Command in Africa
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France plays down report of ransom paid for Niger hostages
Shabaab
Bildt: Sweden in dark over US terror extradition
Africa
Terror Threat Prompts US Rethink on Africa
Shabaab executes French hostage Denis Allex
“With the rescue attempt, France has voluntarily signed Allex’s death warrant,” the terror group said in an official statement. Shabaab later announced he was executed. The French intelligence agent has been held by Shabaab since July 2009.
Shabaab releases photos of French commando captured in failed rescue mission
Shabaab displayed the body and equipment of a French commando who was wounded and captured late last week following a failed hostage rescue in Somalia, and later died. The terror group also said the “fate” of hostage Denis Allex will be announced soon.