The dual pretexts of crushing the world’s latest caliphate and averting another 2015-like migrant crisis could suffice for rallying the public around a French-led mission for restoring Western influence in the region. The Wall Street

This report discusses jihadist expansion in the Benin-Niger-Nigeria borderlands, focusing on ISSP and JNIM strategies and impacts. Since early 2024, the violent campaigns of the al-Qaeda-affiliated Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM) and the Islamic State

The report examines IS Sahel’s shift from mass violence toward territorial control and its future trajectory. The analysis in this report draws on ACLED data and observations of militant propaganda material provided to ACLED by

The Islamic State is increasingly pivoting its operations toward Africa, where it maintains the capacity to coordinate violence across a broad area, generate financial resources, and expand its recruitment base. Over two-thirds of the Islamic

The first in a series on militarized self-defense and vigilantism, this report examines the structure, operations, evolution, and impact of Dozo self-defense groups in central Mali. Key findings Self-defense groups that once held social, spiritual,

A detailed profile of the Dan Na Ambassagou militia and its operations in central Mali. Introduction: Self-Defense Hunter Militia of the Dogon Dan Na Ambassagou1 is a loyalist umbrella organization of Dogon village self-defense groups

A fuel blockade imposed by al-Qaeda-aligned militants has paralyzed the capital of Mali and roiled its repressive military government. BAMAKO, Mali — After years spent accumulating arms and influence in rural parts of this West

Au Niger, 369 ex-combattants jihadistes et membres de groupes armés ont achevé une formation militaire près de Niamey et certains ont été intégrés dans les rangs de l’armée, ont annoncé les autorités ce lundi. Composé

Key Takeaways: Mali. The Malian junta has supported select local negotiations with al Qaeda’s Sahelian affiliate Jama’at Nusrat al Islam wa al Muslimeen (JNIM) to ease the ongoing fuel blockade, which has had widespread impacts