Kenya: Three police officers injured in IED blast in Garissa

At least three police officers from the General Service Unit were injured following an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) attack in Fafi Subcounty, Garissa county. Police said the incident happened at around 6:33 am on February 23, 2026, at Harbole area. Read More …

DR Congo: French soldiers tackling explosive devises in North Kivu

French troops that have been reported to be in the eastern parts of the Democratic Republic of Congo will not leave the country until the last date of March 2026. According to Paris, the army mission in DRC mostly focuses Read More …

Somalia: Senior Police officer survives IED blast in Mogadishu

A senior Somali police health official, Abdirizak Afgaduud, survived an apparent assassination attempt after an improvised explosive device (IED) planted in his vehicle detonated near the headquarters of the National Intelligence and Security Agency in Mogadishu on Friday morning. The Read More …

Kenya: Capacity consultations to strengthen Eastern Africa’s response to terrorist use of IEDs

The Global Programme on Countering Terrorist Use of Weaponsof the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT) co-organized a capacity consultations workshop with the National Counter Terrorism Centre of Kenya (NCTC) from 28 to 29 January 2026, in Nairobi, Kenya. Hosted Read More …

Nigeria: 11 suspected bandits killed in Zamfara in IED blast

No fewer than 11 suspected bandits have died after an improvised explosive device (IED) detonated while they were allegedly transporting it for an attack in Zamfara State. The explosion occurred near Babbar Doka village in the Dansadau Emirate of Maru Read More …

Burkina Faso: Mlitant attacks on army leave at least 10 dead

Suspected Islamist militants attacked an army unit in northern Burkina Faso Sunday, the latest in a series of alleged militant attacks that have killed at least 10 people in four days, security sources told AFP. On Sunday, militants carried out Read More …

Niger: Roadside bomb kills civilians near Baroua in Diffa region

An improvised explosive device struck a mixed transport vehicle near Baroua in Niger’s Diffa region at around 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, February 10, killing at least eight people at the scene and injuring others, according to local accounts. The blast Read More …

Nigeria: Army discovers improvised explosive devices in Abia forest

Troops of the Nigerian Army attached to the 14 Brigade, Ohafia, Abia State, have discovered improvised explosive devices in a forest at Umuchinma, Isiala Ngwa North Local Government Area of the state. The discovery was made during intensified operations aimed Read More …

Nigeria: Four soldiers killed in suspected ISWAP attack in Borno

Four soldiers have been killed in an attack by suspected ISWAP terrorists on security installations in Auno community, Konduga LGA of Borno state. TheCable understands that the incident occurred on February 5 at approximately 11pm. The assailants were said to Read More …

Nigeria: Police, Military dismantle IED planted by bandits

The Zamfara State Police Command has announced a successful dismantling of an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) planted by suspected terrorists along the Danjibga–Kuncin Kalgo axis, Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State. This was contained in a statement signed by Read More …

Libya: Benghazi attack suspect caught, extradited to US

A suspect in the 2012 terrorist attack on the U.S. embassy in Benghazi, Libya, has been arrested and brought back to the United States, Attorney General Pam Bondi announced Friday. Zubayr al-Bakoush was brought back to Andrews Air Force Base Read More …

Nigeria: Troops recover weapons, neutralise IEDs in Borno

Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East), Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), have intensified offensive operations against the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), clearing multiple terrorist enclaves in the Kashimori axis of Borno State and recovering arms, logistics, and Read More …

DR Congo: Drone attack targets strategic city

Eight explosive‑laden drones targeted the airport serving the northeastern Congolese city of Kisangani over the weekend, local authorities said, blaming the AFC/M23 rebel group and neighbouring Rwanda. If confirmed to be an AFC/M23 operation, it would be the furthest west Read More …

UN reviews mine clearance efforts in Libya

The United Nations has reviewed progress and challenges in mine clearance operations across Libya, highlighting significant gains but warning of funding and capacity constraints. The UN Mine Action Service (UNMAS), operating under the UN Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL), said Read More …

Nigeria: Federal government to disrupt terrorists’ bomb-making supply chains

The Federal Government is planning to disrupt the supply chains that enable terrorist groups to manufacture improvised explosive devices as part of efforts to counter security threats across the country. The initiative is anchored on the development of a National Read More …

Nigeria: Terrorists use armed drones to attack military base in Borno

Several soldiers are feared dead following a drone-assisted attack by suspected Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters on a Nigerian Army base in Borno state. Expand article logo Continue reading The attack, which occurred in the early hours of Read More …

Mali: Fuel tanker convoy destroyed in attack blamed on extremists

A convoy of several dozen tankers was set on fire in Mali in a deadly assault that local officials blamed on extremists, the latest escalation in a fuel blockade that had calmed in recent weeks. The attack took place Thursday Read More …