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Shared jihadi violence is reported across the Sahel region involving Niger, Burkina Faso, and Mali.

Steady: 1 in the last 7 days Updated monday

The latest in this situation

  1. Ghana ratified military-technical cooperation agreements with Niger and the Central African Republic.
  2. Jihadist groups, including ISIS affiliates and JNIM, are consolidating and intensifying campaigns in the Sahel region.

How it started

8 reports, 8 independent, last reported Sep 21. The briefing below covers this first event.

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What happened

Well supportedReported by 8 independent outlets

Shared jihadi violence is reported across the Sahel region involving Niger, Burkina Faso, and Mali.

Who's involved

What this event is mainly about
NigerBurkina FasoMali

How it developed

Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.
  1. JNIM militants are operating across the Sahelian region, facilitated by porous border management.Sub-event
  2. Niger provided air support to Malian forces who are currently besieged.Sub-event
  3. The African Union is monitoring the security situation in Mali, as the crisis spills into neighboring states, including Burkina Faso.Sub-event
  4. JNIM militants are operating in the Faya forest near Mali's capital, targeting infrastructure and public services.Sub-event
  5. JNIM/Al-Qaeda operates from forest areas in Mali, targeting infrastructure like toll stations and freight trucks.1 source
  6. Attacks target the capital city of Niger, Niamey, amid a shared struggle against jihadist groups.Sub-event
  7. An Islamic State affiliate targeted Niger's counterinsurgency operations.Sub-event
  8. Both Niger and Burkina Faso are currently facing threats from militant groups operating in the broader Sahel region.Sub-event
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  1. Strikes hit infrastructure in Bamako, Mali, as Niger and neighbors remain part of the Alliance of Sahel States.Sub-event
  2. Islamic State is linked to violence and military strikes in Burkina Faso, which is part of the collective defense architecture.Sub-event
  3. Jihadi violence is shared across Niger, Burkina Faso, and Mali.1 source

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