Two Islamist armed groups have killed several dozen civilians in three separate attacks in northern Burkina Faso since May. Since the start of their insurgency in Burkina Faso in 2016, the Islamist armed groups have
JNIM Attacks in Western Mali Reshape Sahel Conflict
The Maçina Liberation Front (FLM) launched a series of seven simultaneous attacks spanning hundreds of kilometers in western Mali in border towns near Senegal and Mauritania on July 1, 2025. This represented a dramatic shift
Mali’s Potential Fall To Terrorists Could Result In Another French-Led Intervention
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
On the trail of migrant smugglers 2/3: Shipwreck survivor to stand trial for involuntary homicide
At the Paris Court of Justice, Ibrahim A. is trying to prove his innocence to the investigating judge questioning him. “I come from Darfur,” he says. “We don’t even have a sea where you could
El Fasher Falls; Islamic State Kidnaps American: Africa File, October 30, 2025
Key Takeaways: Sudan The Rapid Support (RSF) Forces captured remaining Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) positions in el Fasher, giving the group control of all population centers in western Sudan and solidifying a de facto partition.
Troops foil terror attacks, kill many in north-east Nigeria
Mr Uba said the operations demonstrated the troops’ determination to maintain pressure on terrorist groups and deny them freedom of action. Troops of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) have recorded significant successes in the ongoing counter-terrorism
Egypt Becomes Central to Middle East Peace and Security
Egypt is emerging as a pivotal actor and trusted mediator in many of the key security challenges facing the region. Egyptian security personnel are instrumental in advancing the implementation of the Trump 20 Point Plan
New frontlines: Jihadist expansion is reshaping the Benin, Niger, and Nigeria borderlands
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
Newly restructured, the Islamic State in the Sahel aims for regional expansion
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
Q&A | The Islamic State’s pivot to Africa
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