Africa, hard blow for ISGS, ISCAP and JNIM in the Sahel
International operation TRIGGER VIII, coordinated by Interpol, dismantles 14 criminal groups in 8 countries, as well as arms and drug trafficking in the quadrant.
Africa, France captures one of the top ISGS leaders in Sahel
Oumeya Ould Albakaye was arrested in a raid by Operation Barkhane between Mali and Niger. He was the head of pro-ISIS jihadists Gourma and Oudalan provinces.
Africa: despite the invasion of Ukraine, Russia strengthens its influence in Mali
Moscow sends attack helicopters and radar against ISGS-JNIM (al Qaeda). Tensions with EU and the risk of incidents with Task Force Takuba increase.
Africa, war in Ukraine and new former ISIS caliph are a powder keg
The ISCAP, ISWAP and ISGS jihadists galvanized after the appointment of the Islamic State leader. The European partners and Russia, however, are focused on Kyiv.
Syria, Al Quraishi is dead. What future for the Islamic State?
The "Caliph", like his predecessor Al Baghdadi, blew himself up in Idlib with his family to not be captured by the US. Will the former ISIS have a new leader closer to Africa?
Africa, UK troops deal a severe blow to ISGS in Mali
The LRRG of the UN mission MAKARA 2 dismantles a terrorist cell of the Islamic State and restores security in Ansongo.
Mali, Bamako receives 4 Mi-17s and weapons from Russia to fight ISGS and JNIM
The aid is part of the agreement with Moscow and the Wagner group, created following the remodeling of the Barkhane operation in the Sahel.
Terrorism: does Al Qaeda, after the end of the Zawahiri era, look to Africa?
After months of interim, a few hours after the death of the Egyptian doctor, the leader of AQIM has been appointed: he’s Abu Ubaidah Yusef al Annabi. Will it be war against ISGS?
Terrorism, UNOCT: Beware of ISIS, it has not yet been defeated
Voronkov gives the UN Security Council an overview of the evolution of the Islamic State. Not only in Iraq and Syria, but also in Africa (ISGS) and Asia. Daesh remains a real danger.
Africa: was Abdel Hakim al-Sahrawi, head of ISGS in Mali, killed?
The Isis leader would have died in a raid by the Barkhane’s French special forces, but there is no official confirmation. If true, will the balances in the Sahel with JNMI and AQIM change?