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The radical group known as jama’ad Nusratul Islaam Walmuslimiin (JNIM) which operates in West Africa has received a word of encouragement from their counterparts in the Horn of Africa.  JNIM which is an Al-Qaida affiliate have of late intensified attacks against government forces in Mali,Niger and Burkina Faso. Al-Shabaab have put out a statement today 31st January 2020, praising and congratulating al Qaeda's other major branch in Africa, calling them to double their efforts against the French forces and the Sahel governments.  "We encourage you to stay on the path of jihad and strengthen the blows to the crusaders and the apostates wherever you see them, and the victory is near, and then the mujahedeen from all over the world will meet at alAqsa” read part of the statement. Al-Shabaab have also congratulated JNIM for “their resilience” amidst an onslaught from mightier forces that “have invaded Mali”    The statement carried by Al-Shabaab’s Al-kataaib media wing was written i

Any time a devastating terror attack happens, religious leaders are very quick to mention that they don’t consider terrorists to be true Muslims. After the Dusit attack, Muslim leaders reiterated that such attacks are unacceptable, immoral and inconsistent with Human values and ethics. Deputy leader of SUPKEM said "we strongly condemn the barbaric and criminal tactic of perpetuating violence against innocent people" But some countries that have also been affected by this menace have decided to do more than just condemn.  Countries in East Asia for example have declared ‘FATWA’(a ruling on a point of Islamic law given by a recognized authority) on terrorism, the aim being to reduce radicalism and militancy, and discourage sympathizers and patrons of militants from pursuing violent ways. North Eastern Kenya and coastal regions are totally being deprived of crucial services like education because of Al-Shabaab’s relentless attacks on learning institutions and teachers.  Recently

Somali’s National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) says it has arrested a local musician Abshir Garane Ahmed, who was allegedly working with AlShabaab terror group in Mogadishu for a while. NISA posted a video clip of the singer confessing to Al-Shabaab membership and said the suspect will soon be arraigned in court. Mr. Ahmed who is a member of a local music band in Banadir, says in the clip that he was working with the terror group on Intelligence and finances. https://getsnap.link/NSafLKBPuf5 Alshabaab however released a statement denying the claims of the intelligence agency, saying the man in question is not one of them. Somali security agencies have of late arrested some high profile persons on grounds of working and or helping Al-Shabaab.  There are a number of notable figures who were on the government’s payroll but actually worked for Al-shabaab. Some of those convicted include A district commissioner, Inteligence officer, College lecturer, a member of parli

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Increased terror attacks in the region have prompted leaders from North Eastern Kenya to take action. Political leaders from Northern Kenya have convened in Garissa town on Monday 20th January 2020 to address the increasing cross border attacks by Al-Shabaab.  National assembly majority leader Adan Duale reiterated that the government needs to send Special Forces to those areas which are prone to attacks by the Somalia based terror group. Mr Duale added that those communities affected by the Alshabaab menace in Northern and coastal kenya must unite and join efforts in “the fight against the enemy”. Garissa senator and veteran politician Yussuf Haji said the idea of a section of Kenyans thinking ordinary Somalis give support to Alshabaab is unthinkable adding that even though some locals have joined the terror group, most are foreigners from neighboring Somalia, other parts of Kenya and even the larger East Africa. Faafi constituency Member of Parliament, Abdikarim Osman tol

The aftermath of a car bomb at a checkpoint near Somalia’s Parliament in Mogadishu on Jan. 8. At least four people were killed in the attack by al-Shabab. (Said Yusuf Warsame NAIROBI — Just as soon as the U.S. military closed out a year in which it struck al-Shabab militants more times than ever — at a pace of just over one airstrike per week — the Somali militant group carried out its most  brazen and successful attack  on U.S. forces in its history, killing one soldier and two private contractors, and destroying six aircraft at an airstrip in Kenya. It was symbolic of the greater U.S. effort against al-Shabab: Since the Trump administration loosened rules of engagement in Somalia in March 2017, leading to a more aggressive use of airstrikes, the group has staged nearly 900 attacks on civilians alone, not counting hundreds more against U.S., Somali, Kenyan and other armed forces. “The rate of al-Shabab’s attacks, at least against civilians, is higher now than before,” said Hussein She

Live: Shooting at Bellaire High School. One student was rushed to the hospital after being shot. Details are sketchy. https://youtu.be/9bsEhWgF3HE

China spreading censorship to the rest of the world, Trump lost Credibility and some leaders of Muslim nations are bought, a case in point - Pakistan. watch the full statement here; https://youtu.be/3QLTooGZxGo

Mogadishu: The federal republic of Somalia is offering financial award for information leading to the arrest of 5 suspected terrorists.  Four of the men have already been sentenced to death in absentia for terror offences. The other, a man named as Abdinasir Ahmed Abdulkadir, is also sentenced to life in absentia for terror offences.  The amount of the reward has not been disclosed.

There are reports of casualties in attack in Mogadishu, Somali.  Somali soldiers and a Turkish construction worker were among those killed in the attack which happened in Ceelasha Biyaha, east of the Somali capital. The radical Alshabaab group have claimed responsibility for the attack 

Lebanese protesters used sandbags and bricks Monday to block a main street outside the country’s central bank, protesting financial policies they say deepened a liquidity crunch. Lebanon is facing its worst economic crisis in decades, with the local currency losing over 60% of its value to the dollar over the last weeks while sources of foreign currency have dried up. Meanwhile, banks imposed informal capital controls limiting withdrawal of dollars and foreign transfers in the country that relies heavily on imports of basic goods. Panic has set in among residents who fear their deposits are in danger. Nationwide protests for three months have failed to pressure politicians to form a new government to institute drastic reforms.

Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta has fired two ministers from his cabinet during his State of the Nation Address in the coastal city of Mombasa. Some of the ministers moved to other positions include Rachel Omamo(Previously  in the defense docket )who has been moved to the ministry of foreign affairs, Sicily Kariuki(health )to the water ministry, Peter Munya to agriculture, Monica Juma(foreign Affairs )to defence and confirmed Ukur Yattani as the National Treasury Cabinet Secretary, among others.

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Narrated Abū Sa'id: I heard the Prophet ﷺ saying, "Indeed, anyone who fasts for one day for Allāh's Pleasure, Allāh will keep his face away from the (Hell) fire for (a distance covered by a journey of) seventy years." ▪Saheeh al-Bukhārī 2840 ...

3 school teachers were killed on Monday morning when armed men attacked Kamuuda location about 35 km east of Garissa town.  according to a statement from the leadership of Alshabaab, their fighters also torched a Kenyan police station and have stolen weapons and ammunitions.  according to the statement, all the 3 teachers were non- somalis

Revolutionary Guard to the protesters in Tehran:’I kiss your hands. I swear to God. Your demands are absolutely lawful. It’s fine if you want to slap me. But be careful, the enemy has agents among you, to divide you.’ 

Three teachers were killed in a suspected Al-Shabaab attack in Kamuthe area, Garissa County, in a pre-dawn strike on Monday. Garissa County Regional Education Officer Yusuf Karayu confirmed three teachers died and one was injured at Kamuthe Boarding Primary School. The injured teacher was rushed to Garissa Referral Hospital. Reports suggested that the victims were non-locals. The militants attacked Kamuthe school where teachers sleep and a nearby AP Camp around 1 a.m. on Monday. Mr Karayu says the school has been closed and all teachers operating along the borderline will be transferred immediately.

Warnings of ‘Volcanic Tsunami’ After Eruption in the Philippines Tens of thousands were evacuated and tremors were felt in nearby villages amid an eruption of the country’s second-most-active volcano, the Taal, about 40 miles from Manila. Manila International airport announced that it has suspended flights temporarily 

NEW DELHI: India was a key participant at a special meeting in Tehran this week on Hormuz Peace Initiative, which seeks stability in one of the world’s busiest and strategically located  shipping  lanes amid escalating US-Iran tensions. The initiative, led by Iran to stabilise the  Strait of Hormuz , the gateway for a significant amount of global  oil supplies , saw participation from key regional players including  Oman  and India besides  Afghanistan  and China, officials in the know told ET. NEW DELHI: India was a key participant at a special meeting in Tehran this week on Hormuz Peace Initiative, which seeks stability in one of the world’s busiest and strategically located  shipping  lanes amid escalating US-Iran tensions. The initiative, led by Iran to stabilise the  Strait of Hormuz , the gateway for a significant amount of global  oil supplies , saw participation from key regional players including  Oman  and India besides  Afghanistan  and China, officials in the know told ET.

US President Donald Trump, expresses his support for the demonstrators in Iran who took to the streets of the capital, Tehran, to express their anger after officials confessed to shooting down a Ukrainian passenger plane, although they denied involvement in the incident at the beginning.