US ambassador says SA authorities are cooperating after security warning
US Ambassador to South Africa Patrick Gaspard say his country’s working closely with South African security authorities to uncover possible security threats. He says he’s happy with the level of cooperation he’s received from South Africa since issuing a travel advisory warning of a real threat of terrorist attacks on shopping malls and US installations […]
Diplomats are taking security threat in South Africa seriously
Despite the brave face put on by South Africa’s security authorities, diplomats based in this country are taking seriously the warning of possible terrorist attacks issued by the US embassy at the weekend. The envoys point out that a similar travel advisory issued by the embassy in Pretoria last September is still in force. ends […]
Boko Haram attacks Niger border town
An emboldened Boko Haram has attacked an army position in the Niger town of Bosso. At least 32 security personnel were killed. Authorities say several dead and injured terrorists were taken away, but no figures have been released. ends intro Niger’s defense ministry says provisionally 30 of their soldiers and two Nigerian policemen are among […]