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Ivorian Special Operations Forces pause to survey the terrain during training at the annual Flintlock exercise in Volta, Ghana, March 3, 2023.

Counter-terrorism experts say Africa is the world’s terrorism hot spot

Counter-terrorism experts say Africa is now the world’s terrorism hot spot, with half of the victims killed last year in sub-Saharan Africa.

By Edith M. Lederer, The Associated Press

5 months ago

Turkey claims its forces killed ISIS chief in Syria

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan claims killing in run-up to presidential election.

By SUZAN FRASER and ABBY SEWELL

7 months ago

Key Islamic State leader killed in US military operation in Somalia

No U.S. troops or civilians were harmed in the operation.

By Leo Shane III

10 months ago

US troops heading back into Somalia, reversing Trump order

Fewer than 500 troops will be stationed inside the African country to train local forces and fight emerging threats.

By Leo Shane III

19 months ago

France, West African leaders discuss fighting extremism

French and West African heads of state began a two-day summit Monday on the fight against Islamic extremists in Africa’s Sahel region.

3 years ago

Mystery surrounds Marine veteran’s imprisonment in Venezuela

The family of a Marine veteran accused of terrorism and spying on Venezuela for the U.S. government speaks out.

3 years ago

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