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Chad Launches 2,000 Troops to Niger to Fight ISIS-Linked Boko Haram

Wed Jun 8, 2016 20:25:25

Chad has sent some 2,000 troops to neighboring Niger to help the fight against Boko Haram following last week’s terrorist attacks by the Takfiri militants in the Nigerien town of Bosso.

Amateur VIDEO: ISIS-Linked Boko Haram Fighting in Southeastern Niger

Wed Jun 8, 2016 17:47:49

The Islamic State (ISIS / Daesh / ISIL) affiliated Amaq agency uploaded a video on Tuesday which appeared to show Boko Haram fighters clashing with Niger government troops around the town of Bosso in southeastern Niger.

Bomb Threat Forces Egyptian Plane Making Emergency Landing in Uzbekistan

Wed Jun 8, 2016 12:19:07

The EgyptAir plane going from Cairo to Beijing has landed in Uzbekistan due to a bomb threat, a report says.

ISIS-Linked Boko Haram Militants Retake Town in Niger

Tue Jun 7, 2016 10:42:21

The Takfiri Boko Haram militant group has reportedly recaptured the town of Bosso in southeastern Niger, says its mayor.

Libya Prime Minister Rejects Foreign Military Intervention against ISIS

Sun Jun 5, 2016 11:22:43

The Libyan prime minister has dismissed the possibility of an international military intervention purportedly aimed at boosting the anti-ISIS fight in the conflict-plagued country.

Boko Haram Fighters Take Border Town in southeastern Niger

Sat Jun 4, 2016 14:05:34

Militants of the Nigeria-based Boko Haram Takfiri group have reportedly captured a rural town in southeastern Niger after launching a large-scale offensive in the troubled border area.

SHOCKING VIDEO: 110 Bodies of African Refugees Wash Ashore in Libya

Sat Jun 4, 2016 09:45:02

More than 110 bodies were pulled from the sea off Libya’s shores on Friday after a smuggling boat carrying mainly African migrants sank into the Mediterranean.

VIDEO: ISIS in Sirte Stronghold Come Under Heavy Attacks of Libyan Army

Fri Jun 3, 2016 10:04:04

Forces loyal to the United Nations (UN) backed Libyan unity government on Thursday continued to fight and advance near the city of Sirte, an Islamic State group (ISIS, ISIL , IS and Daesh) stronghold east of Tripoli.

American Drone Attack Targets Somali Al-Shabaab Commander

Thu Jun 2, 2016 14:29:15

A US military airstrike in Somalia has targeted a senior commander of the al-Shabaab militant group, says the Pentagon.

Al-Shabaab’s Intelligence Unit Head Killed in Somalia

Thu Jun 2, 2016 11:52:02

Somali government forces have killed the head of the intelligence unit in al-Shabaab militant group during a cleanup operation in the troubled country.

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