Special to WorldTribune.com CAIRO — Islamic State of Iraq and Levant, with control over large parts of Iraq and Syria, has set its sights on North Africa. Islamist sources said ISIL has intensified recruiting in several countries in North Africa. They said the recruitment was now meant to help establish sleeper and operational cells in […]
Special to WorldTribune.com WASHINGTON — The United States has warned against visiting Algeria. The State Department said Americans face the prospect of abduction or bombings in Algeria. In its latest travel advisory, the department warned Americans against visiting the North African state. “There is a high threat of terrorism and kidnappings in Algeria,” the advisory […]
Special to WorldTribune.com CAIRO — Tunisia’s military chief has resigned in wake of Al Qaida attacks. Tunisian Chief of Staff Gen. Mohammed Salah Hamdi submitted his resignation amid the Al Qaida offensive against the North African state. The Defense Ministry said Hamdi informed his superiors that he was quitting on July 23, days after 15 […]
Special to WorldTribune.com CAIRO — Tunisia has sustained heavy losses by Al Qaida. At least 14 Tunisian Army soldiers were killed and 20 others were injured in attacks by Al Qaida-aligned units along the border with Algeria. Officials said the attackers came from Al Qaida Organization in the Islamic Maghreb, which has been operating in […]
Special to WorldTribune.com CAIRO — Algeria has reported an influx of foreign recruits for Al Qaida. Officials said the foreigners consisted mostly of Al Qaida fighters from such neighboring states as Libya, Mali and Tunisia. “The Council of Ministers was informed about the operation which was brilliantly conducted by the People’s National Army in the […]
Special to WorldTribune.com CAIRO — Tunisia has captured an Al Qaida-aligned cell. The Tunisian Interior Ministry has reported the capture of a cell aligned with Al Qaida’s Ansar Al Sharia. The ministry said eight suspected members of the cell were arrested and charged with plotting attacks in Sfax, deemed the economic capital of Tunisia. “Suspected […]
Special to WorldTribune.com WASHINGTON — The U.S. intelligence community has intensified coverage of North Africa and its Al Qaida network. Officials said the intelligence community was ordering additional electronic and satellite intelligence on North Africa and the Sahel region amid the war in Mali. The officials said a key goal was to track the movement […]
Special to WorldTribune.com WASHINGTON — Al Qaida has sought to expand recruitment in Morocco by highlighting official corruption in the North African kingdom, a report said. The Jamestown Foundation asserted that Al Qaida Organization in the Islamic Maghreb launched a campaign against Moroccan King Mohammed. In a video posted on Islamist networks, AQIM has released […]
Special to WorldTribune.com CAIRO — Algeria has reported the killing of a leading Al Qaida commander. Officials said the Algerian military targeted and struck a leading commander for Al Qaida Organization in the Islamic Maghreb. The officials said attack helicopters shot air-to-ground missiles that killed the AQIM commander and four of his aides. The AQIM […]
Special to WorldTribune.com WASHINGTON — The U.S. military has reported progress in the war against Al Qaida’s network in North Africa. U.S. African Command head Gen. David Rodriguez cited Al Qaida Organization in the Islamic Maghreb as well as Al Shabab. “Partners in east, north and west Africa have made progress in countering violent extremist […]