Islamic State-linked militants allegedly killed at least 48 civilians in eastern Mali’s Menaka region
At least 48 civilians killed in Islamic State attacks in eastern Mali Read More »
ISIS and Al-Qaeda-linked fighters battle for control of strategic border areas in the Sahel
ISIS, Al-Qaeda clash in deadly Sahel power struggle Read More »
Sudanese traders allege Russian-backed forces raided a CAR gold market, assaulting merchants and looting cash and gold
Russian, CAR forces accused of looting Sudanese traders Read More »
Mali’s army and Russian allies accused of killing 94 civilians in escalating drone strikes
Mali army, Russian forces accused of killing 94 civilians Read More »
Leadership losses and internal disputes threaten Islamic State’s influence in West Africa amid growing insurgent rivalries
Islamic State faces leadership crisis amid Sahel insurgencies Read More »
Sahel military governments seek support from artists and clerics as insecurity tests public confidence
Sahel generals enlist musicians, imams to shore up support Read More »
Sahel communities erect earthen barriers as armed groups expand operations and military rulers struggle
Sahel cities build barriers as militant attacks intensify Read More »
Al-Qaeda-linked militants exploit gold mining, kidnappings and extortion to finance Sahel operations
Al-Qaeda affiliate generates $100 million from crime in Sahel Read More »
Mali’s recapture of Kidal delivers a symbolic victory, but separatist resistance and JNIM attacks pose major challenges
Mali faces tougher test after retaking Kidal Read More »
Azawad separatists say they are making a controlled withdrawal from Kidal as Mali launches a major military offensive
Mali separatists withdraw from strategic town of Kidal Read More »
