Libya
Libya probes alleged Ukrainian drone transfer to militants
Libya's Attorney General has ordered an urgent investigation into reports that African opposition groups in the south obtained
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Morocco
Moroccan truck drivers freed after IS kidnapping in Sahel
Four Moroccan truck drivers kidnapped by Islamic State militants in January near the Burkina Faso-Niger border have been released, Mali’
Sahel
UN report highlights jihadist resurgence in Africa and Syria
A UN expert report released Wednesday warns of a resurgence of ISIS and al‑Qaida affiliates across Africa and Syria,
Sahel
Sahel states chart risky path after exit from Ecowas
Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso are navigating an uncertain transition after their official departure from Ecowas, West Africa’s main
Sahel
Smuggling surges as Sahel pivots from Europe to Russia
Criminal networks are rapidly expanding across the Sahel, exploiting political instability and weakened Western influence, according to Deutsche Welle. Cities
Sahel
Le Monde: Starlink satellite kits being used by jihadists in Sahel
French publication Le Monde is reporting that groups such as JNIM and ISWA, are "exploiting the portable, high-speed connectivity
Mali
Mali: Wagner exit opens way for Kremlin‑run Africa Corps
Russia’s Wagner Group has officially withdrawn from Mali this month, ending a 3½‑year deployment supporting Bamako’s junta.
Niger
Border blockade paralyses Niger-Benin trade
Niger’s July 2023 coup was followed by an immediate closure of its border with Benin. Two years on, the
Algeria
Algeria watches as Russia shifts strategy in Mali
Algeria is closely monitoring Russia’s Wagner Group withdrawal from Mali, amid a surge in JNIM attacks, Arab Weekly reports.
Sahel
Jihadist violence in the Sahel threatens wider region
Jihadist violence in the Sahel has surged, with Al-Qaeda- and Islamic State-linked groups launching major attacks in Mali, Burkina Faso,
Sahel
Weapons looted from armies fuel jihadist gains in Sahel
Salafi jihadist groups in the Sahel are arming themselves with weapons captured from national militaries, intensifying regional instability, according to
Mauritania
How Mauritania has kept jihadists at bay in the Sahel
Mauritania has not experienced a terrorist attack in over 13 years, a stark contrast to neighboring Mali and other Sahel
Mauritania
Mauritania’s camel cavalry aims to keep jihadists at bay
Mauritania’s camel-mounted National Guard, or Meharists, are playing an increasingly visible role in the country’s strategy to prevent