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Prosecute refugees caught with weapons – Security analyst to govt

Security Analyst, Dr. Adam Bonaa, is firmly advocating for the prosecution of refugees apprehended with weapons and ammunition at the Ghana-Burkina Faso border. In...

Man accused of setting fire to South African parliament claims he did so on purpose

In a courtroom outburst on Thursday, a man accused of terrorism in connection with a fire that severely damaged South Africa's Parliament building last year claimed that he "burned it intentionally." Zandile Mafe yelled and pointed his finger, threatening to "burn it more" if the Parliament was not relocated from Cape Town to either Bloemfontein or Pretoria. In January of last year, a massive fire that tore through many buildings, including the main chamber where members sit, severely destroyed the historic Parliament complex. It still needs to be fully fixed, which would cost about $120 million and take at least three years, according to estimates. Mafe was arrested in the Parliament precinct soon after the fire started. He was charged with breaking and entering, arson and...

Kenya, Ethiopia, and Somalia agree with UK to combat terrorism

In order to address the root causes of the region's instability, the UK struck a deal with Kenya, Ethiopia, and Somalia. Speaking to the BBC,...

Ghana at risk of terrorism due to high unemployment numbers – Security Analyst

A Security analyst, Adib Saani, has cited unemployment as one of the major causes of terrorism. He noted that it is part of our human...

Japan promises to assist Mozambique battle terrorism

The prime minister of Japan, Fumio Kishida, says his nation is prepared to help Mozambique combat terrorism. The Japanese PM is visiting Mozambique as part...

Ghana, four other West African countries to receive $100m US aid to combat terrorism

Five countries in coastal West Africa will benefit from a $100 million aid to help combat possible extreme terrorism. This was announced by Vice President...

You are practicing investigative terrorism, not journalism – Judge tells Anas Aremeyaw Anas

Investigative journalist Anas Aremeyaw Anas has been informed by the Accra High Court that what he does is "investigative terrorism," not investigative journalism. This came...

Man detained over suspicion of terrorism offences following recreational center stabbing

A Cheltenham resident, 29, has been detained on suspicion of terrorism-related offences. The news was confirmed by Gloucestershire Constabulary this evening. The arrest relates to an...

Terrorism is closer than we think – Expert warns

Security Expert, Adib Saani has expressed concern over the escalation of the conflict in Bawku in the Upper East Region, contending that it is...

Police declare Wieambilla shooting as ‘a religiously-motivated terrorist attack’

It has been determined that a shooting ambush that killed six people in a small Australian town was religiously motivated. Authorities say it is the...

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