… Mali has faced insurgencies for years from the separatists in the north, and groups affiliated with al-Qaeda and the Islamic State group. …
Russian fighters confirm withdrawal from northern Mali city after separatist attacksNamibia Minute.
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Militant organization linked to jihadist attacks across West Africa, including claimed operations in Mali and Burkina Faso.
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- April 2026
… For years, Mali has been plagued by insurgencies by groups affiliated with al-Qaeda and the Islamic State group, and the FLA. …
Mali defence minister killed as country hit by wave of rebel attacks… For years, Mali has been plagued by insurgencies by groups affiliated with al-Qaeda and the Islamic State group, and the FLA. …
Mali defence minister killed as country hit by wave of rebel attacks- March 2026
… It comes as coastal west African nations seek to prevent a spillover of violence from the neighbouring Sahel, where armed groups linked to Al-Qaeda and the Islamic State group have intensified attacks in recent years. …
Ghana, EU sign first accord to counter West Africa insecurity- February 2026
Reports say at least 20 people were killed on Saturday in the northern town of Titao, Burkina Faso, in attacks claimed by JNIM – an Islamist militant group linked to al-Qaeda. …
Ghana tomato traders among dead in Burkina Faso attack- December 2025
… Benin’s army has suffered loses near its northern border with insurgency-hit Niger and Burkina Faso in recent years, as jihadist militants linked to Islamic State and al-Qaeda spread southwards. …
Benin coup thwarted by loyalist troops, president tells nation- November 2025
… Not long ago, he led a branch of Al-Qaeda – the group behind the 9/11 attacks and many others – before breaking off ties. …
Syria to join US-led coalition to defeat IS group after Trump meeting… Formerly affiliated with Al-Qaeda, Sharaa’s group, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), was delisted as a terrorist group by Washington as recently as July. …
Syrian president arrives in US for landmark visit- September 2025
… Their armies have faced accusations of crimes against civilians, as violence has escalated in the region against jihadist groups linked to al-Qaeda and the Islamic State. …
Three West African countries to quit UN top court- August 2025
… Since 2015, jihadist rebels affiliated with al-Qaeda and the Islamic State group have waged an insurgency that has killed thousands of people and forced millions to flee their homes. …
Burkina Faso's junta expels top UN official over child rights report
World & Region
Russian forces withdraw from Mali's Kidal after weekend separatist attacks
The News
Russian forces have confirmed withdrawal from the northern Mali city of Kidal following coordinated weekend attacks by separatist and Islamist groups. The Azawad Liberation Front claimed control of the city and said the Russian troops agreed to a permanent withdrawal.
28 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Tuesday 28 April
Russian forces withdraw from Mali's Kidal after weekend separatist attacks
Russian forces have confirmed withdrawal from the northern Mali city of Kidal following coordinated weekend attacks by separatist and Islamist groups. The Azawad Liberation Front claimed control of the city and said the Russian troops agreed to a permanent withdrawal.
28 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Monday 27 April
Mali's defence minister killed in suicide truck bombing
Mali's defence minister Sadio Camara was killed in an apparent suicide truck bombing on his residence near Bamako as part of a wave of coordinated attacks by jihadist militants and separatists across the country. The attack, launched by militants affiliated with al-Qaeda, also killed at least three of Camara's family members, and the head of the military junta was moved to a safe location after his home was targeted.
27 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Mali defence minister killed in suicide truck bombing
Mali's defence minister Sadio Camara was killed in an apparent suicide truck bombing on his residence near Bamako, part of a wave of coordinated attacks by jihadist militants and separatists across the country. The attack, claimed by al-Qaeda-affiliated militants, also killed at least three of Camara's family members.
27 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Thursday 26 March
Ghana and EU sign inaugural defence partnership against jihadist violence
Ghana and the European Union signed their first formal defence partnership agreement aimed at strengthening cooperation in counterterrorism, intelligence sharing and crisis response, as coastal West African nations seek to prevent spillover of violence from the Sahel region. The deal includes a 50 million euro support package with communication systems, boats, drones and other equipment to bolster Ghana's security capacity.
26 March 2026 · New Era →
Tuesday 17 February
Burkina Faso jihadist attack kills Ghanaian tomato traders
At least 20 people were killed in attacks claimed by JNIM, an Islamist militant group linked to al-Qaeda, in the northern Burkina Faso town of Titao on Saturday, including seven Ghanaian tomato traders who were burnt beyond recognition. The attackers, reportedly numbering in the hundreds, targeted a military camp, destroyed telephone facilities, and looted and burnt shops and supply trucks, as Burkina Faso's military rulers face criticism over persistent jihadist violence despite promises to end it.
17 February 2026 · The Namibian →