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On This Day in South Africa: What happened on 04 October?

ISIS
South Africa

US sanctions four men, including SA alleged leaders of ISIS in Cape Town and Durban

Islamist insurgency: Mozambiqu
Africa News

Islamist insurgency: Mozambique in talks with Tanzania

On this day
News

On This Day in South Africa: What happened on 04 October?

ISIS
South Africa

US sanctions four men, including SA alleged leaders of ISIS in Cape Town and Durban

Islamist insurgency: Mozambiqu
Africa News

Islamist insurgency: Mozambique in talks with Tanzania

HRW: 600 women, girls kidnappe
Africa News

HRW: 600 women, girls kidnapped by Mozambique jihadists since 2018

By Agence France-Presse07-12-2021 18:06

As many as 600 women and girls have been kidnapped by jihadists in Mozambique since 2018, according to a Human Rights Watch report.

Islamic State group claim kill
World News

Islamic State group claim killing of Afghan journalist

By Agence France-Presse14-11-2021 22:39

Since the Taliban returned to power on 15 August, dozens of bombs have been set off in eastern Nangarhar province – a hotbed of IS activity

Jihadists hold 76 farmers for
Africa News

Jihadists hold 76 farmers for two days in NE Nigeria

By Agence France-Presse02-11-2021 21:37

The jihadist violence has killed some 40 000 and displaced around two million from their homes in the northeast since 2009

ICOAST-UNREST-ATTACKS-JIHADISTS-ARMY-ECONOMY-SOCIAL-JIHADISTS
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Suspected jihadists kill around 10 in Burkina Faso

By AFP02-11-2021 13:17

Its armed forces are poorly trained and equipped against highly mobile jihadist units linked to Al-Qaeda and the Islamic State group.

IS-linked group carried out Ug
Africa News

IS-linked group carried out Uganda ‘suicide’ bus attack: police

By Agence France-Presse26-10-2021 21:31

“We strongly believe the attackers are part of the sleeper cells in the country, […] with the Islamic State,” Enanga said

violent
Africa News

Islamic State group claims deadly bombing in Ugandan capital

By Agence France-Presse25-10-2021 16:42

On 8 October, IS claimed its first attack in Uganda, alleging a unit from the same Central Africa operation bombed a police post

afghanistan russia ukraine taliban
World News

Taliban say Islamic State cell destroyed after mosque attack

By AFP04-10-2021 12:41

A group of Taliban members — including senior figures — inside the mosque grounds came under fire after the blast, taking two casualties.

Iran
World News

Iran won’t allow IS presence on Afghan border: Ebrahim Raisi

By AFP18-09-2021 13:29

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has pledged not to allow Islamic State to establish a presence on its border with Afghanistan.

President Cyril Ramaphosa SADC meeting Mozambique attacks
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SADC to work for “peace and security” in Mozambique after terror attacks

By Lyse Comins09-04-2021 12:48

SADC has sent an immediate ‘technical deployment’ to Mozambique to plan its further response to the Islamist terror attacks.

Hillary Clinton and daughter C
USA News

Hillary Clinton and daughter Chelsea producing TV series about all-female Kurdish militia

By Riyaz Patel26-01-2021 22:46

The production is based on a book documenting interviews with Women’s Protection Unit (YPJ) members.

ISIS
News

ISIS captures port in Mozambique, overpowering South African allies

By Thabo Baloyi14-08-2020 08:37

The latest ISIS attack in northern Mozambique threatens Africa’s biggest gas drilling development.

Isis affiliated suspects
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Islamic State terrorists ‘issue threat’ to South Africa

By Tom Head07-07-2020 15:21

This year has taken another chaotic turn, as insurgents from Islamic State (ISIS) have threatened to bring their violent campaign into South Africa.

sharia law kzn
Offbeat

No, Sharia Law isn’t coming to KZN: Local councillor stung by fake messages

By Tom Head23-01-2020 09:05

A few people have been duped by fake message – claiming to be from a former councillor – which suggests KZN is campaigning for Sharia Law.

South Africa has become a ‘top
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South Africa has become a ‘top 10 target’ for terrorist groups – ISS

By Tom Head28-07-2017 08:26

The security researchers says South Africans are a popular target abroad, too

Department of Basic Education
News

Department of Basic Education website hacked by Pro-Islamic State activists

By Tom Head29-06-2017 09:47

The website was saturated with grisly images of dead children

Court rules Thulsie Twins shou
News

Court rules Thulsie Twins should stay behind bars, did pose terrorist threat

By Ezra Claymore15-08-2016 13:33

The two brothers arrested by the Hawks as part of an anti-terrorism operation will remain behind bars for now, following a ruling that they did pose a threat to South Africa’s safety and security.

At least 84 reported dead in N
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At least 84 reported dead in Nice terror attack

By Ezra Claymore15-07-2016 10:57

A French-Tunisian Islamic terrorist has left at least 84 people dead and scores injured after he drove a truck into a crowd of people during France’s Bastille Day celebrations in the city of Nice.

SA’s ‘terror twins’ could get
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SA’s ‘terror twins’ could get up to 15 years in prison

By Ezra Claymore12-07-2016 14:13

According to the Institute for Security Studies (ISS), the Thulsie twins aren’t likely to get bail and could spend between five and 15 years in prison for the terror-related charges brought against them.

Two of the four alleged terror
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Two of the four alleged terrorists arrested by Hawks had ties to ISIS

By Ezra Claymore11-07-2016 15:24

Two of the four people arrested by the Hawks in Johannesburg planned to attack the United States’ embassy in SA as well as “Jewish targets” in SA.

Getty Images
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This Tweet perfectly sums up the relationship between Isis and Islam

By Alexis Haden05-07-2016 09:50

Isis does not represent mainstream Muslims and the recent attacks in predominantly Muslim cities and countries during the holy month of Ramadan is a reminder of that.

Istanbul terror attack footage
Video

Istanbul terror attack footage shows moment blasts hit airport [video]

By Ezra Claymore29-06-2016 13:12

Istanbul’s Ataturk airport’s been rocked by a terror attack that ended in a suicide bombing and at least 36 dead. WARNING: Graphic imagery.

Father sues Twitter, Google an
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Father sues Twitter, Google and Facebook for enabling terrorism

By Ezra Claymore17-06-2016 09:39

He lost his daughter in the Paris terror attacks and proceeded to take legal action against Twitter, Facebook and Google for ‘helping to spread terrorist propaganda’.

Anonymous hacks ISIS’ Twitter
Lifestyle

Anonymous hacks ISIS’ Twitter account, glams it up a notch

By Ezra Claymore17-06-2016 09:08

Faaaaaaabulous darling!

United Kingdom also warns of p
News

United Kingdom also warns of possible terror threat in SA

By Ezra Claymore06-06-2016 15:02

Despite the government’s assurances that there is no threat, the UK has added its voice to that of the USA in warning its citizens about possible attacks in SA.

France closes down 4 mosques i
News

France closes down 4 mosques in two weeks, following Nov 13 terror attacks

By Gerhard Jacobs03-12-2015 14:22

The French government is systematically raiding and closing down mosques suspected of nurturing “Islamist radicalization”; confiscating weapons and jihadist documents.

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