Terrorism
A New Coordinated Attack on Mali: What Options Does the Military Council Have to Avoid Collapse?
News: Armed groups launched simultaneous attacks on Saturday, July 4, 2026, targeting five military positions across Mali: Aguelhok, Anefis, and Gao in the north; Sevare in central Mali; and Kenieroba in the south, 74…
UAE Withdrawal from Yemen and AQAP’s Return
News: In a serious security development, Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) has re-emerged publicly in Abyan governorate in southern Yemen — the first clear indication of its activity since Saudi-backed forces took…
Mali: When Jihad Speaks the Language of Diplomacy
The News On April 25, Jamaat Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM), al-Qaeda’s Sahel affiliate, issued a lengthy “victory statement” describing the fighters of the Azawad Liberation Front (FLA) — a non-Islamist Tuareg…
Mali and the Sahel: Multi-Dimensional Regional Threat
Since April 25, 2026, Mali has been experiencing the largest coordinated attack in its modern history since the 2012 rebellion, launched jointly by al-Qaeda-affiliated Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM) and the…
Nigeria in April 2026
The Escalating Wave of Violence — Comprehensive Analytical Report Introduction: Nigeria on the Brink of Security Collapse In less than two weeks, Nigeria has become an open battleground stretching from the far northeast…
Nigeria Intensifies Strikes Against “ISIS in West Africa”: Strategic Analysis
The Event The Nigerian military conducted precision airstrikes targeting positions of the Islamic State in West Africa Province (ISWAP), resulting in the killing of more than 40 militants. This operation comes as part of…
Burkina Faso – Escalating Al-Qaeda Attacks and a Worsening Security Crisis
Burkina Faso: Escalating Al-Qaeda Attacks and a Deepening Security Crisis General Situation: Burkina Faso faces a worsening security crisis since 2015, with the country experiencing continuous attacks from jihadist…
Egypt Affirms Support for Counter-Terrorism Efforts in Central and West Africa
What’s the news? Egypt’s Foreign Minister affirmed Egypt’s support for efforts to eliminate terrorist organizations in central and west Africa and build African institutional capacities for counter-terrorism. Brief…
Nigeria Affirms US Security Partnership Following American Airstrikes on ISIS Targets
The News: Nigeria’s Foreign Ministry confirmed Friday that security cooperation with the United States remains active, responding to recent US airstrikes against ISIS (Daesh) positions in northwest Nigeria. The statement…