“We will Find You, and We will Kill You”

A renewed offensive began on February 1, 2025, but the Islamic State East Africa Province (ISEAP) has expanded from Somalia to neighbouring Puntland. With links to the Middle East, ISEAP has established dozens of bases, communities and hideouts in Africa. Like the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), ISEAP is networking with the Islamic State affiliates worldwide.

Somalian Army eliminates Al Shabab leader Moallim

On August 16, 2025, Hussein Moallim Hassan, a key figure in the al-Shabab terrorist group for over 15 years and one of its most wanted senior leaders, was killed. He played a pivotal role in the planning and execution of terrorist attacks against civilians in the central and southern regions of Somalia. The elimination of Moalim will provide the strategic impetus to the intensified campaign to degrade al-Shabab infrastructure, including its leadership.

Journalist, Terrorist, or Both

The IDF eliminated Anas al-Sharif — Hamas commander, rocket planner, and Al Jazeera “journalist.”  The IDF also claimed that Anas al-Sharif used a camera as cover for promoting terror activities. The IDF investigation revealed that Anas al-Sharif directed rocket fire at civilians & soldiers. He was on the Hamas payroll, and IDF revealed that he trained in Hamas camps.

Lesson from 9/11

On September 11, 2001, the world witnessed one of the most devastating terrorist attacks in history. Nearly 3,000 innocent lives were taken, and the shockwaves from that day rippled across the globe, igniting a new chapter in global security and military policy.

Africa: The Emerging Epicenter of Terrorism

There are no protests, demonstrations and hashtags of the deafening outrage in Africa. There is no “Save Africa” campaign. Unlike the demonstrations and protests on Gaza that is funded by Hamas and Islamic Jihad supporters, the developments in Africa are not reported. The ideology of Hamas, Islamic Jihad, Al Qaeda, Islamic State is religious fanaticism.

The question of commemoration: Remembrance Day 2024

Permitting the commemoration of Prabhakaran, Zahran or any other terrorist leader will lead to politicisation, radicalisation and mobilisation of another wave of terror. While it is important for loved ones to remember their dead privately in their homes, governments should not permit public commemoration of terrorists. Public commemoration of terrorists especially suicide terrorists is tantamount […]