Jihadists target military outpost in Ivory Coast
While JNIM has not claimed the assault, its Katibat Macina is widely suspected of perpetrating the attack. This comes after sustained operations against it in the area last month.
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Al Qaeda, Islamic State strike across the Sahel
The two jihadist groups continue their rampage in Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso.
Analysis: JNIM addresses detractors, sends message of unity
Two recently released booklets by the al Qaeda group are likely meant to assuage tensions both within and outside its organization.
JNIM targets military bases in central Mali
The al Qaeda group has claimed a series of attacks across the Sahel in recent weeks.
Islamic State video details operations across the Sahel
The large video details several major Islamic State operations inside the Sahel over the last few years.
JNIM claims prison break in Mali
In addition to the prison break, JNIM also claimed two other recent attacks in Mali and Burkina Faso.
US designates senior JNIM leader as global terrorist
Amadou Kouffa, the leader of JNIM’s Katibat Macina, has been designated as a global terrorist by the US State Department.
Dozens of Malian soldiers killed in dual attacks
No group has yet to claim the attacks, but al Qaeda-linked militants have been widely blamed.