Terrorism in the Sahel is growing quickly and causing serious problems for people living there. Countries like Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso have faced many attacks by armed groups over the past decade. In 2025 alone, there were hundreds of attacks and thousands of deaths, making the region one of the most affected by terrorism [...]
On March 25, 2026, a joint operation by Moroccan and Spanish security agencies was conducted to apprehend a three-man terrorist cell linked to ISIS. The operation was conducted by Morocco's Central Bureau of Judicial Investigations (BCIJ) and Spain's General Commissariat of Information. Two of the suspects were arrested in Tangier, Morocco, by Morocco's special forces, [...]
In January, Niger’s capital, Niamey, was attacked by about 30 fighters from Islamic State-Sahel. They used drones, guns, and mortars to target Dori Hamani International Airport and military Air Base 101. The base is important because it runs Niger’s military drones and hosts the headquarters of the Alliance of Sahel States, which includes Burkina Faso, [...]
Militants linked to al Qaeda attacked a group of Nigerien soldiers in the Tillaberi region in western Niger, killing at least 10 troops, according to security sources. The attack happened near the village of Garbougna, close to the borders with Mali and Burkina Faso. This tri-border area is known for frequent violence by jihadist groups [...]
Jihadist violence in the Sahel region continues to expand, severely impacting Niger and its neighbors, Mali and Burkina Faso. Extremist groups linked to al-Qaeda and ISIS have increased attacks, spreading insecurity and forcing many people to flee their homes. Roads are often blocked, and supply lines cut, making it difficult for communities to access food, [...]
On June 19, more than 200 armed men on motorbikes attacked a Niger army base in Banibangou, near the Mali border, killing at least 34 soldiers and injuring 14 others. Niger’s defense ministry called the attackers “mercenaries” and said troops killed dozens of them in return. The army is still searching for the attackers. This [...]