Deadly Niger ambush claimed by the Islamic State
The jihadist group also claimed an assault on a high-security prison near the capital of Niamey.
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Islamic State releases photos from DRC
The photos show more evidence of ties between militants in the DRC and the Islamic State.
KUBN claims killing of Tunisian soldier
AQIM’s Uqba bin Nafi battalion has now claimed two attacks this month, tying the number of its total attacks for all of last year.
Islamic State claims attack in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Today’s claim marks the first time the Islamic State has claimed any activity in Central Africa.
Al Qaeda group claims bombings in Tunisia
Al Qaeda’s Uqba bin Nafi Battalion claimed its first attack since October 2018.
Islamic State claims attack on Tuareg militia in Mali
The Islamic State has released its first official attack claim from northern Mali.
France reports major security operation in central Mali
French forces reportedly killed dozens of jihadists after a three-week long operation in central Mali.
Islamic State releases first combat video from Mali
The Islamic State’s Amaq News Agency, one of the jihadist group’s official media arms, released its first combat video from Mali earlier today. The brief video claimed to show an ambush on French forces somewhere near Mali’s border region with Niger. While no specific date was given, the video likely portrays last month’s Islamic State […]