Fighting between Somali troops and Al-Qaeda-linked Shabaab fighters was ongoing Tuesday in the key city of Afgoye, some 30 kilometers (18 miles) northwest of the capital Mogadishu, a security source and a witness said. “Fierce fighting is taking place in several bases in Afgoye, one of which came under attack ...
Tunisia has dismantled a ‘jihadist’ cell planning attacks including against security officials and a senior government official, a prosecution spokesman said Monday. “The cell was targeting security officials and a figure holding an important position within the government,” Sofiene Sliti said. Twenty-nine of the 62 alleged ‘jihadists’ were referred to ...
