The attack in Djibo targeted the army base early on Sunday morning, also hitting a police station and a market, according to two security sources who spoke anonymously
Burkina Faso army base and villages attacked, dozens dead Read More »
Eleven soldiers were killed in an ambush in northern Niger near the Algerian border. Al-Qaeda-linked insurgents, the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM), have claimed responsibility for the attack.
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The ICC has made public an arrest warrant for Iyad Ag Ghaly, leader of JNIM, over war crimes and crimes against humanity committed in Timbuktu from 2012 to 2013.
ICC reveals arrest warrant for Sahel militant leader Iyad Ag Ghaly Read More »
Al-Qaeda affiliate JNIM claims responsibility for a deadly attack on a military post in Burkina Faso, killing over 100 soldiers and raising concerns about regional instability.
Al-Qaeda affiliate claims deadly attack on Burkina Faso soldiers Read More »
The US targets leaders of West African insurgent groups JNIM and Al-Mourabitoun with sanctions in response to hostage-taking, including detentions of American citizens.
US targets JNIM, Al-Mourabitoun leaders for holding hostages Read More »
