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.
Ukraine, the Russian invasion will also have repercussions in Africa
Many local countries, worried about losing funds and assistance, dump Putin by moving closer to the EU. Moscow will lose some of its influence on the continent.
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?
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?
Syria, is Al-Baghdadi alive? The Isis “Caliph” is back on video after 5 years
The leader of the Islamic State appears in a recording in which he talks about Daesh defeat in Baghouz, Sri Lanka and new pledges. But many Daesh members don't like his return.