Terrorism
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Jan- 2023 -16 January
Somali Forces Capture Strategic Coastal Town From Al-Shabaab
Somalia's armed forces on Monday captured a strategic coastal town that Al-Shabaab jihadists had held for more than a decade, officials said.
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16 January
Bomb Kills 10 at DR Congo Church in Attack Claimed by IS Group
At least 10 people were killed and 39 wounded in a bomb attack on a church in eastern DR Congo claimed by IS jihadists.
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16 January
Eight Dead in Somalia Bombing Claimed by Al-Shabaab: Police
Eight people died in a roadside bombing claimed by Al-Shabaab in Somalia where an offensive is underway to retake territory from jihadists.
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12 January
Nine Killed in Mosque Attack in Burkina Faso
Nine people were killed when suspected jihadists attacked a mosque in northeastern Burkina Faso, local sources said.
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12 January
At Least 12 Mali Soldiers Killed in Clashes With Jihadists
At least 12 soldiers died in clashes with jihadists in central Mali, army and police officers said.
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12 January
Morocco, Spain Arrest Three Jihadists in Joint Raids
Moroccan and Spanish authorities have broken up a jihadist cell linked to the Islamic State group and arrested its three members.
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11 January
Suicide Blast Near Afghan Ministry, More Than 20 Casualties
A suicide bomber blew himself up near Afghanistan's foreign ministry, where a Chinese delegation had been due to meet, causing more than 20 casualties.
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11 January
Gunmen Kill 12 Nigeria Security Personnel in Ambush
Twelve Nigeria security personnel and local vigilantes were killed by unidentified gunmen in an area of northwestern Kaduna state.
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9 January
Suspected CODECO Militants Kill 24 Civilians in East DR Congo
Suspected CODECO militants killed at least 24 civilians over the weekend in several villages of eastern DR Congo's troubled Ituri province.
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9 January
Gunmen Attack Nigeria Train Station, Kidnap More Than 30
Gunmen attacked a train station in southern Nigeria, kidnapping around 30 people and wounding others, police and officials said.
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