PARIS By STEVEN ERLANGER Published: February 23, 2013 The French military intervention in Mali has increased the threat of domestic terrorism, with some French citizens of black African ancestry … [Read more...]
“Credible” Threat to Kidnap Westerners
January 20, 2013 by
On January 19, 2012 the U.S. Department of State issued the following Travel Warning for Algeria: "On January 19, 2013, the Department of State authorized the departure from Algiers for eligible … [Read more...]
NY Times: Gen. Carter F. Ham Details Al Qaeda Influence in Mali
December 5, 2012 by
WASHINGTON — December 3, 2012 - Al Qaeda’s affiliate in North Africa is operating terrorist training camps in northern Mali and providing arms, explosives and financing to a militant Islamist … [Read more...]
CNN: Analysts search for clues in al-Zawahiri remarks on Benghazi
November 12, 2012 by
Paul Cruickshank - CNN - November 12, 2012: Al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri again referenced the Benghazi, Libya, attack in an audio tape posted on jihadist websites last week, in remarks that, like … [Read more...]
News 24: Al-Qaeda chief urges fighting in Somalia
November 7, 2012 by
Cairo - November 7, 2012 - Al-Qaeda's leader is urging Muslims to join militants in Somalia in the battle against African Union troops, which he says have been boosted by US support. Ayman … [Read more...]