French troops in Sahel to play ‘support’ role, says chief
N’Djamena – French anti-jihadist forces in the Sahel will switch operating mode after they leave Mali, acting more “in... Read more
6 Jul, 2022
At least 27 killed in two jihadist attacks in Burkina Faso
Ouagadougou – Suspected jihadists killed at least 27 people in attacks on villages in northern Burkina Faso at the... Read more
4 Jul, 2022
Civilian casualties escalate in war on Sahel jihadists
Bamako – Conflicts involving jihadists in the Sahel are causing more and more deaths each year, a huge number... Read more
1 Jul, 2022
Benin warns of jihadist recruitment
Cotonou – Benin’s government warned on Wednesday that armed “terrorist” groups were seeking to recruit new members within its borders... Read more
30 Jun, 2022
Niger’s president hails progress against jihadists
Niamey – Niger’s president hailed progress in the fight against Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province jihadists... Read more
27 Jun, 2022
Malians march for state protection after massacre
Bamako – Dozens of Malians demonstrated on Tuesday in the central town of Bankass to demand state protection after... Read more
22 Jun, 2022
Over 130 Malian civilians ‘systematically’ killed by suspected jihadists
Bamako – Suspected jihadists massacred more than 130 civilians over the weekend in neighbouring central Mali towns, the latest... Read more
21 Jun, 2022
Jihadists kill six Nigerian fishermen in Cameroon
Yaoundé – Suspected jihadists have killed six Nigerian fishermen in Cameroon’s Far North region, close to the Lake Chad... Read more
17 Jun, 2022
At least six killed in Burkina suspected jihadist attacks
Ouagadougou – At least six people were killed in northern Burkina Faso in several attacks attributed to jihadists, local... Read more
13 Jun, 2022
Hundreds in Burkina Faso protest ‘abandonment’ to jihadists
Ouagadougou – Several hundred people protested in southeastern Burkina Faso on Saturday against what they described as the government... Read more
12 Jun, 2022
