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In Mali, over 100 suspected jihadists were released as part of a deal to ensure safe passage for fuel convoys amidst a crippling fuel shortage in Bamako.

American MQ-9 Reaper drones are being employed in Nigeria primarily for surveillance purposes to combat jihadist threats.

Belgium commemorated the 10th anniversary of the jihadist attacks in Brussels, which resulted in 32 fatalities and over 300 injuries.

Brussels marks the tenth anniversary of its deadliest jihadist attack, facing fears of a resurgence in extremism.

Belgium commemorates the 10th anniversary of the 2016 Brussels jihadist attacks that killed 32 people, highlighting the ongoing impact of the tragedy on national security and collective memory.

Germany has temporarily withdrawn its diplomatic staff from Niger due to rising concerns over jihadist violence and kidnapping threats against Western nationals.

Germany has suspended the operations of its embassy in Niger due to heightened security threats, including risks of kidnapping by jihadist groups.

A French court has sentenced jihadist Sabri Essid to life imprisonment for his involvement in the genocide of the Yazidi minority by the Islamic State group.

This year's Eid al-Fitr celebrations in Mali are overshadowed by fuel shortages caused by an embargo from jihadist groups, affecting the overall festive atmosphere.

Jihadist violence surged in Nigeria and the Democratic Republic of Congo in 2025, despite a global decline in terrorist fatalities to the lowest in a decade.

Spain participates in an international operation led by Europol that successfully removed over 1,100 hours of violent jihadist audio content from the internet.

A jihadist attack in Burkina Faso's Dourtenga village led to the deaths of at least 12 people, predominantly volunteer defenders.

Three explosions rocked northeastern Nigeria resulting in the deaths of 23 individuals and injuries to over a hundred, attributed to jihadist attacks by Boko Haram and ISWAP.

Two brothers with Italian and Moroccan citizenship were arrested in northern France for allegedly planning a jihadist attack.

Rwanda has threatened to withdraw its troops from Mozambique unless adequate funding for their anti-jihadist mission is provided.

Rwanda has warned that it may withdraw its troops from Mozambique's northern anti-jihadist operations unless sustainable funding is secured.

A former jihadist warns that extremist ideologies are enticing American youth, especially after a recent ISIS-inspired bomb plot in New York City.

A recidivist jihadist recruiter has been arrested in Melilla for attempting to radicalize young Muslim women, some of whom were underage.

A French soldier was killed by an Iranian drone while on a mission against jihadist groups in Iraq.

Ivory Coast commemorated the tenth anniversary of a jihadist attack that killed 19 people at a beach resort in Grand-Bassam.

Bamako, Mali is currently experiencing a severe diesel shortage, along with significant cuts to electricity and water, prompted by an embargo on fuel imports declared by jihadist groups.

The Tillabéri region of Niger has seen nearly 1,300 deaths due to escalating jihadist violence, as the military junta struggles to control the situation amid ongoing terrorist threats from groups associated with Al-Qaeda and ISIS.

Ivory Coast commemorates the 10th anniversary of the Grand-Bassam beach attacks that resulted in numerous deaths and called attention to the ongoing threat of jihadist violence in the region.

A Moscow military court has sentenced four shooters and eleven accomplices to life in prison for a March 2024 attack on a concert hall that left 149 dead and over 500 injured.

A Moscow court has sentenced 15 individuals, including four gunmen from Tajikistan, to life imprisonment for their roles in the March 2024 jihadist attack on Crocus City Hall, which resulted in 150 fatalities.

Belgian authorities are analyzing a potential jihadist video that claims responsibility for a recent explosion outside a synagogue in Liège.

The four attackers responsible for the deadly jihadist assault at Crocus City Hall in 2024 have been sentenced to life in prison by a Russian court.

An Islamist armed group in Burkina Faso has killed 38 civilians and abducted 9 women amid a series of violent incidents since January 2026, according to Human Rights Watch.

The Malian army is accused of killing seven civilians in a border area known for jihadist activity, with local sources reporting the incident amid a lack of official statements from the authorities.

Recently, at least 65 Nigerian soldiers have been killed during jihadist attacks in the country's north-east, exacerbating the ongoing security crisis in the region.

Jihadist groups have intensified their attacks on Nigerian military bases in the northeast, resulting in multiple casualties among soldiers and showcasing coordinated efforts among extremist factions.

A dozen soldiers from Mali and Russia have reportedly been killed by the jihadist group JNIM in an ambush near Nampala.

New York police are investigating a failed bomb attack at the residence of Mayor Zohran Mamdani, suspecting possible jihadist motivations behind the act.

An Egyptian citizen, already detained since October, faces new charges of terrorism-related activities stemming from investigations into his online activities linked to jihadist themes.

Two mixed martial arts experts were arrested in Madrid for alleged ties to jihadist terrorism and related criminal activities.

Fifteen soldiers were killed in a jihadist attack on an army base in northern Benin, an event claimed by Al-Qaeda-linked group JNIM.

At least 18 people, including seven soldiers, were killed in a jihadist attack on a military base and a village in Borno State, Nigeria.

West African countries are planning to establish a regional force aimed at combating jihadist violence.

In Mali, the Ramadan season is being managed relatively well by authorities despite ongoing jihadist fuel embargoes causing supply issues.

Twenty-two ultra-radicalized women who joined the Islamic State will soon be tried in France for their involvement in terrorism.

The article discusses the challenges the new AES Unified Force faces in Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger amidst rising jihadist violence and prior initiatives' failures.

A French court has reduced the jail terms for three men involved in the 2020 murder of teacher Samuel Paty, whose beheading by a jihadist sparked national outrage.

ECOWAS has announced the activation of a 2,000-strong Standby Force to combat jihadist groups primarily in the Sahel region.

Several gunshots were heard near the presidency in Burkina Faso, leading to confusion and initial fears of a coup attempt, but this was later dismissed as linked to tensions among military regarding security management.

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has expressed readiness to confront the Iranian regime threatening humanity with nuclear power, suggesting a broader regional shift towards peace.

Al-Qaeda-affiliated group JNIM claims responsibility for a series of deadly attacks in Burkina Faso, resulting in over 130 fatalities.

The article discusses the urgent need for development in eastern Senegal to counter the threat of jihadism in the border regions with Mali and Mauritania.

At least 30 people have been killed in three separate jihadist attacks in northern Nigeria over recent days, according to local authorities.

At least 25 people were killed in jihadist attacks attributed to Boko Haram in northeastern Nigeria.

Jihadist groups have intensified their attacks in the border regions of Nigeria, Niger, and Benin, with a significant increase in violence reported in recent years.