Terror Threat
latest news & developments
The US Embassy’s Sandton terror alert failed to meet the basic parameters of security threat assessment
While the US has every right to protect citizens and its embassies, it should do so with the cooperation of the host country
Terror threat puts African leaders on back foot
Beyond signing pledges to co-operate in fighting Islamic extremists like Boko Haram and al-Shabab, no real strategy is in place.
No World Cup terror threat, says Fifa
No terror threats against the World Cup have been uncovered by any intelligence agency working with Fifa, despite claims of an al-Qaeda plot in Iraq.
Interpol gives the nod to Cup security
Interpol on Wednesday said South Africa’s Soccer World Cup security planning surpassed its expectations, with no terrorism threats identified.
Authorities prepared for Cup terror threat
As if South Africa’s high crime rate and the threat of hooligans weren’t enough, World Cup planners are also bracing for a possible terror attack.