Islamic State replaces Al-Qaeda as enemy number one in the Sahel
Brutal attacks that have killed nearly 300 people in less than two months have propelled the Islamic State to the status of the Sahel's most-feared...
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Seven children among 14 killed in roadside bomb in Burkina Faso
Seven children and four women were among 14 civilians, killed when a roadside bomb blew up their bus in northwestern Burkina Faso, the government said....
Defense Ministry of Germany: Terrorism poses growing threat in Africa’s Sahel
The security situation in Africa's Sahel is deteriorating, with terrorism threatening both soldiers and civilians, according to Germany’s Defense Ministry. The UN's peacekeeping mission has...
Second deadly attack in Burkina Faso as global condemnation grows
At least 11 soldiers were killed in Burkina Faso on Wednesday as Burkinabes were mourning dozens of victims who had died in double attacks targeting...
At least 60 terrorists are killed in army offensive in northern Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso defense and security forces killed on Tuesday about 60 terrorist suspects in an offensive against an attack on military detachment in Soum province,...
Two terrorists killed in gunfire exchange with the army forces in Burkina Faso
The Burkina Faso army has killed two suspected terrorists during gunfire exchange at the Belhouro locality in the northern Soum province. "A patrol of security...
West Africa Sahel overrun by Al-Qaeda and Islamic State terrorists
Leaders of G5 Sahel countries gathered for emergency talks in Niamey on Sunday after Niger faced the most spectacular military attack on its soil since...