Al Qaeda

Afghanistan September 11

On 9/11 anniversary Afghan opposition leader warns country once again a 'safe haven for terrorists'

Afghan National Resistance Front leader Ahmad Massoud is warning U.S. leaders not to be complacent and that the threat of terrorism from Afghanistan 23 years after 9/11 still persists.

Afghanistan August 31

3 years after US withdrawal, Afghan resistance still ignored by US, West

Since the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, the National Resistance Front has positioned itself as the main opposition to the Taliban's rule, but they've struggled to gain traction.

Africa June 21

Jihadis from Africa’s Sahel settle in Nigeria as militants move to wealthier West African countries

Jihadi fighters who had been operating in Africa’s Sahel region have settled in northwestern Nigeria, following the trend of militants moving to wealthier West African coastal nations.

Syria April 4

Bombing kills co-founder of Syria's main al-Qaida-linked group, once known as Nusra Front

Abu Maria al-Qahtani, the co-founder of Syria's main al-Qaida-linked group, was killed Thursday by a suicide bomber in the northwestern part of the country, according to a war monitor.

Italy February 27

Italian family returns to Rome 2 years after kidnapping by Malian militants

Rocco Langone, alongside his wife, Maria Caivano, and an adult son, Giovanni Langone, have returned to Italy after being held captive by al-Qaeda affiliates in Mali.

Africa February 15

US will build up to 5 Somali army bases in bid to combat al Qaeda-linked extremists

The U.S. is set to build up to five military bases in Somalia to assist the nation's army amid ongoing threats from the al-Shabab extremist group.

Africa January 18

Donkey cart explosion kills Kenyan police officer, injures 4 others

A Kenyan police officer was killed and four others were wounded after a suspected IED explosion blew up a donkey cart at the country's Somali border.

Africa November 28

Hundreds of Islamist rebels dead after attempting to seize Burkina Faso border town

Hundreds of Islamist rebels have been reported dead by state media in Burkina Faso after attempting to seize control of a vulnerable town near the Malian border.

Mali November 27

German priest freed by al-Qaeda-linked captors in Mali

Rev. Hans-Joachim Lohre of Germany has reportedly been released by al-Qaeda affiliates who were holding him hostage in Bamako, Mali, for about a year.

OPINION November 22

Time to ban TikTok and end its casual support for terrorism

We cannot let the Chinese Communist Party’s favorite social media app for Americans undermine our love for liberty and respect for human life. Congress needs to put a total TikTok ban in place.