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FG Names Tukur Mamu, Newspaper Publisher, Among 15 Uncovered Terrorism Financiers
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Quick Glance: Revealing 15 Terrorism Financiers in Nigeria
- The publisher of the Desert Herald newspaper, Tukur Mamu, was named as one of the individuals financing terrorism in the country.
- Mamu was listed alongside six bureau de change operators and eight other individuals, as reported by The PUNCH.
- A document from the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU) titled 'Designation of Individuals and Entities for March 18, 2024' disclosed Mamu's involvement in financing terrorism through receiving ransom payments exceeding $200,000 and aiding ISWAP terrorists in releasing hostages from the Abuja-Kaduna train attack.
- The report also noted that among the suspects were individuals who received a total of 57 million Naira between 2014 and 2017, with a total inflow of 61.4 billion Naira and outflow of 51.7 billion Naira from their accounts.
JNIM among violent extremist groups using Sahel kidnappings as favoured weapon of war
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2023-10-04-jnim-among-violent-extremist-groups-using-sahel-kidnappings-as-favoured-weapon-of-war/
Ken Elliott: Australian hostage, 88, freed by al-Qaeda militants: Dr Ken Elliott, 88, and his wife were captured in Burkina Faso in 2016.
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Quick Glance: Australian Dr. Ken Elliott released by al-Qaida in Africa after seven-year captivity
- Dr. Ken Elliott, an Australian citizen who was kidnapped by a group with ties to al-Qaida in Africa in 2016, has been released.
- Elliott and his wife Jocelyn were in their 80s when they were abducted by extremists in Burkina Faso.
- The Elliott family expressed their relief in a statement and thanked the government and everyone involved in securing Dr. Elliott's release.
- "At 88 years of age and after many years away from home, Dr. Elliott now needs time and privacy to rest and rebuild his strength."
2nd Vatican official says pope OK'd ransom payments for nun: VATICAN CITY (AP) — A second high-ranking Holy See official told a Vatican court on Friday that Pope ...
apnews.com/article/vatican-pope-alqaida-ransom-nun-mali-court-3bf2bb6cd2232d3574592b401dd20577
Al Qaeda leader in North Africa grants exclusive interview to FRANCE 24: Algerian Islamist Abu Obeida Youssef al-Aanabi, the current leader of al Qaeda in the ...
france24.com/en/middle-east/20230306-al-qaeda-leader-in-north-africa-grants-exclusive-interview-to-france-24
Burkina junta orders France 24 off air after Al-Qaeda interview - Africa - World: Burkina Faso's ruling junta on Monday suspended all broadcasts by France 24 ...
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#EXCLUSIVE 🔴 The Head of al-Qaeda's North African wing AQIM, Abu Ubaidah Youssef al-Annabi, has answered 17 of FRANCE 24's questions ... Show more #exclusive
Junta Suspends French Broadcaster Over Interview With Al-Qaeda Leader: The country's ruling accused the French broadcaster of "acting as a ...
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Mali: Has the French Government Forgotten Hostage Olivier Dubois?: French journalist Olivier Dubois was taken hostage in Mali nearly two years ago ...
allafrica.com/stories/202303130034.html
Cote d'Ivoire: Ivory Coast Hands Down Life Terms to 11 People Over Extremist Attack in 2016
allafrica.com/stories/202212290007.html
Vatican court hears secret recording of pope on hostage fees: The Vatican tribunal weighing a financial fraud case has heard from an unusual witness
abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/vatican-court-hears-secret-recording-pope-hostage-fees-93925834
Al-Qaeda-linked suspect arrested for three terrorists attacks that killed 38 people
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How al-Qaeda and Islamic State are digging into Africa: The terrorist group’s African franchises are now punchier than those in the Middle East
economist.com/middle-east-and-africa/2022/08/11/how-al-qaeda-and-islamic-state-are-digging-into-africa
How al-Qaeda and Islamic State are digging into Africa: The terrorist group’s African franchises are now punchier than those in the Middle East
economist.com/middle-east-and-africa/2022/08/11/how-al-qaeda-and-islamic-state-are-digging-into-africa
How al-Qaeda and Islamic State are digging into Africa: The terrorist group’s African franchises are now punchier than those in the Middle East
economist.com/middle-east-and-africa/2022/08/11/how-al-qaeda-and-islamic-state-are-digging-into-africa
How Al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri's death may impact Taliban, Afghanistan: Experts say Ayman Zawahiri's death won't affect Al Qaeda's operations ...
latimes.com/world-nation/story/2022-08-02/zawahiri-taliban
Quick Glance: Commentary: The US assassination of Al-Qaeda chief Ayman al-Zawahiri raises numerous questions
- The presence of terrorist organizations within Afghanistan is a violation of the Doha Accord, leave alone the threat posed by their apparent growth.
- The report also confirmed that Zawahiri was living and communicating freely in Afghanistan: "Zawahiri's apparent increased comfort and ability to communicate has coincided with the Taliban's takeover of Afghanistan and the consolidation of power of key Al-Qaeda allies within their de facto administration."
- It was the first US drone strike inside Afghanistan since American soldiers left last year.
Who could succeed Al Qaeda's leader Zawahiri?: DUBAI — The United States killed al-Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri with a drone missile while he stood on a ...
torontosun.com/news/world/who-could-succeed-al-qaedas-leader-zawahiri
Quick Glance: US drone strike kills Al-Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri
- President Joe Biden announced Monday that a US drone strike killed Al Qaeda commander Ayman al-Zawahiri in an Afghan capital bunker, adding that "justice had been delivered" to the relatives of the September 11, 2001 attacks.
- Biden said in a solemn televised message that he gave the final approval for the high-precision assault that successfully struck Zawahiri in Afghanistan's capital over the weekend.
- "What we know is that the senior Haqqani Taliban were aware of his presence in Kabul," the Biden official added.
- Some militants questioned the legitimacy of the story that he had been slain, while others believed Zawahiri had attained his desire for "martyrdom."
'Justice Has Been Delivered': Biden Hails Ayman al-Zawahiri Killing as Sign of America's Resolve
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Pope approved spending up to €1m to free nun from al-Qaida, trial hears: Unclear from Cardinal Angelo Becciu’s testimony how much – if any – Vatican money went ...
theguardian.com/world/2022/may/05/pope-approved-spending-up-to-1m-to-free-kidnapped-nun-trial-hears
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