Mali Denies Freeing 200 Jihadists to Stop Fuel Tanker Attacks
The Malian army denied on Monday releasing around 200 suspected jihadists in mid-March to secure an end to attacks on fuel convoys that are crippling the landlocked nation's economy.
Al-Qaeda Linked Jihadists Killed 38 Civilians in Burkina in a Month: HRW
Jihadists killed at least 38 civilians and kidnapped nine women in Burkina Faso in less than a month, Human Rights Watch said.
Deadly Jihadist Offensive Sweeps Northern and Eastern Burkina Faso
Al-Qaeda-affiliated JNIM has in recent days claimed to have inflicted heavy losses in Burkina Faso as a surge in deadly jihadist attacks sweeps across the Sahelian state.
Al-Shabaab Militants Attack Strategic Somali Island
Heavily armed Al-Shabaab militants attacked a strategic island in southern Somalia on Wednesday, clashing with state paramilitary forces stationed in the semi-autonomous Jubaland region, officials and the Islamist group said.
Jihadist Attack Kills 11 Police in Burkina Faso
At least 11 police officers were killed in a weekend attack by jihadists in eastern Burkina Faso, security sources told AFP on Wednesday.
Mali Ruler Fires Commanders After Battlefield Setbacks
Mali's military ruler fired three senior commanders in the armed forces, a cabinet meeting report showed Wednesday, with a source blaming battlefield failings in the campaign against jihadists.
Yemeni Government Forces Say Repelled Deadly Al-Qaeda Attack
Forces loyal to Yemen's internationally recognised government said on Tuesday they had repelled an attack by Al-Qaeda in the country's south that left nine people dead on both sides.
Jihadist Attacks Spread Across Africa’s Sahel Region
Jihadists in Africa's Sahel region have doubled the scope of their attacks in recent years and now operate in an area twice the size of Spain, leading to 77,000 deaths, according to an AFP analysis of ACLED data.
Former Jihadist Fighters Join Niger Army
Ex-jihadists who "repented" have successfully been integrated into the Nigerien army after several months of training.
Suspected Jihadists Kill Soldiers in Niger: Sources
Suspected jihadists have killed at least 20 soldiers in a series of attacks in western Niger this week, sources said.
Key Somalia Town of Maxaas Falls to Al-Shabaab
Islamist militants took control of the strategic town of Maxaas in central Somalia on Sunday after heavy fighting with the army and local militias, military sources said.
Mali Forces, Russian Fighters Killed Dozens of Fulanis: HRW
The Malian army and Russia's Wagner group killed dozens of ethnic Fulani men this year during anti-jihadist operations in the troubled west African nation, Human Rights Watch said Tuesday.
Suspected Jihadists in Mali Attack Military Sites
Suspected jihadists attacked multiple military installations in Mali early Tuesday, including an army camp in the major western city of Kayes, the military and residents said, as the country faces a recent rise in assaults.
IS-Claimed Attack in Niger Kills Soldiers
Several soldiers have been killed in an attack targeting a military post in western Niger in an offensive claimed by the Islamic State group.
Suspected Jihadists Kill 8 Soldiers in Benin
Suspected jihadist insurgents have killed eight soldiers in northern Benin, which has seen an increase in deadly Islamist attacks, military sources told AFP on Friday.
Al-Shabaab Advance in Key Central Somali Town: Sources
The Islamist group Al-Shabaab launched a major dawn raid on a central Somali government-controlled town and military hub on Wednesday, army officials said.
Bomb Kills Two Members of Pro-Junta Armed Group in Mali
Two members of an armed group allied to Mali's ruling junta were killed Saturday when their motorbike hit an improvised explosive device, according to a statement from their movement.
French IS Jihadist Who Held Journalists Gets Life Sentence
A French court on Friday sentenced a French jihadist to life in prison for holding four journalists captive more than a decade ago in war-torn Syria.
10 Gunmen, One Soldier Killed in Northern Benin
Clashes in Benin over the last week between armed groups and the military left ten dead, including one soldier, as the West African country faces an uptick in attacks on army positions.
Jihadist Ambush Kills 11 Soldiers in North Niger
An attack claimed by Al-Qaeda-linked jihadists killed 11 soldiers in northern Niger near the Algerian border, local sources and media reported Saturday.
US Says Killed Military Leader of Syria Al-Qaeda Affiliate
The US Army said Saturday it had killed a top military leader of Hurras al-Din, a Syrian branch of Al-Qaeda which announced its dissolution in January.
EU Hands $52-Million Security Package to Ghana
The European Union on Wednesday handed over a 50-million-euro ($52-million) military package intended to bolster Ghanaian security forces, as West Africa faces mounting threats from armed groups and jihadists.
US Says Strike in Syria Killed Al-Qaeda Affiliate Official
The US military said it killed a member of an Al-Qaeda affiliate organization in a precision airstrike in Syria.
Al-Qaeda in Yemen Says Senior Official Killed in Blast
A senior member of Al-Qaeda in Yemen has been killed in a bomb blast behind a string of high-profile attacks.
