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🌍 Africanews
National & Local

Jihadist prisoner release secures fuel convoy truce in Mali

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.

Mar 23 • 05:55 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Mali: more than a hundred presumed jihadists released in exchange for a ceasefire on the fuel embargo

In Mali, over a hundred presumed jihadists have been released in exchange for a truce regarding the fuel embargo impacting the local economy.

Mar 22 • 22:06 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Mali frees 100 jihadists in deal to stop attacks on fuel trucks

Mali has released over 100 suspected jihadists as part of an agreement to halt attacks on fuel convoys essential for the country.

Mar 22 • 15:27 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

In Mali, Eid al-Fitr Celebrated with Gloom

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.

Mar 19 • 14:05 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

Suspected jihadists attack village in Burkina Faso, killing at least 12

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

Mar 17 • 15:46 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

Northern Nigeria: after years of calm, jihadists attacked Maiduguri city

Suspected jihadists attacked a military post near Maiduguri, Nigeria, marking a return to violence in the area after years of stability.

Mar 16 • 15:42 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Algeria: the army announces it has lost three soldiers and killed seven jihadists

The Algerian army reported the deaths of three soldiers and the killing of seven jihadists during an operation against terrorism in the east of the country.

Mar 13 • 18:28 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

At least 38 civilians killed in Burkina Faso in wave of JNIM attacks

Violence in Burkina Faso has surged as JNIM-linked jihadists kill at least 38 civilians and kidnap nine women, highlighting the escalating security crisis in the region.

Mar 12 • 12:51 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

At least 65 Nigerian soldiers killed in jihadist raids in country’s north-east

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.

Mar 11 • 13:18 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

Niger: Army repels attack on Tahoua drone base

The Nigerien army successfully repelled an attack on a military drone base in Tahoua, leaving several soldiers injured and assailants dead.

Mar 9 • 17:37 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Niger: Terrorist Groups Attack the Important City of Tahoua for the First Time

For the first time, terrorist groups have attacked the significant city of Tahoua in Niger, targeting military bases with automatic weapon fire.

Mar 9 • 13:21 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Two alleged jihadists with martial arts expertise arrested in Madrid

Two individuals with martial arts training were detained in Madrid for suspected radical Islamist activities.

Mar 7 • 11:23 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

15 soldiers killed in jihadist attack in northern Benin

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

Mar 6 • 09:53 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

"They followed the Islamic State to the end, often with their children": these "ultra-radicalized" jihadist women soon to face French justice

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

Mar 5 • 05:30 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

West African states to create new force to fight jihadists in region

West African states are establishing a new military force to combat jihadism and insecurity in the region, aiming to mobilize approximately 2,000 troops.

Mar 4 • 06:17 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

ECOWAS activates its 'Standby Force': 'We need a minimum of cooperation to enhance the project'

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

Mar 2 • 06:54 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Niger: 25 members of a self-defense group killed by the Islamic State in the Tillabéry region

Twenty-five members of a self-defense group in Niger were killed by the Islamic State during an ambush in the Tillabéry region.

Feb 28 • 23:42 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Mutating Profile of Jihadism in Spain

A recent report reveals that the profile of jihadists in Spain is increasingly diverse, with significant changes in age, gender, and nationality among those arrested.

Feb 27 • 17:57 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

Former Tunisian PM jailed for 24 years for aiding jihadists to travel to Syria

Former Tunisian Prime Minister Ali Larayedh has been sentenced to 24 years in prison for facilitating the travel of jihadists to Syria during the Syrian conflict.

Feb 27 • 14:04 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

East of Senegal: local vigilance to protect against jihadists [4/5]

This article discusses the local vigilance in eastern Senegal to guard against the rising threat of jihadism in the region, particularly due to recent attacks in neighboring Mali.

Feb 25 • 23:03 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
World

Relatives of jihadists flee en masse from the Holas camp

Relatives of ISIS fighters have fled in large numbers from the Holas camp in northeastern Syria following the withdrawal of Kurdish forces.

Feb 25 • 20:48 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Syria admits that thousands of jihadists have fled

Syria has confirmed that thousands of families of ISIS terrorists have escaped from the al-Hol camp amid a chaotic withdrawal by Kurdish-led SDF forces.

Feb 25 • 16:24 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
World

Syria confirmed that many jihadist relatives escaped from the al-Hol camp

Syria has confirmed that numerous relatives of jihadists have escaped from the al-Hol camp following the withdrawal of Kurdish forces managing the facility.

Feb 25 • 15:48 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

Syria confirms mass escape of suspected Islamic State jihadists' relatives from detention camp

Syria's interior ministry confirmed the mass escape of thousands of relatives of suspected Islamic State jihadists from the al-Hol detention camp after the withdrawal of Kurdish forces.

Feb 25 • 14:52 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Syria confirms mass escapes of ISIS jihadists' family members from the Al-Hol camp

Syria's Interior Ministry has confirmed that there were mass escapes of ISIS family members from the Al-Hol camp following the withdrawal of Kurdish forces.

Feb 25 • 14:48 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Syria confirms mass escape from the IS camp al-Hol

Syria's interior ministry has confirmed a mass escape of relatives of suspected jihadists from the al-Hol camp, which occurred following the withdrawal of Kurdish forces that were overseeing the facility.

Feb 25 • 14:38 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
World

Syria: After the Kurdish Withdrawal from the al-Hol Camp, the Interior Ministry Confirms 'Mass Escapes' of Relatives of Jihadists

The Syrian Interior Ministry reports mass escapes from the al-Hol camp following the withdrawal of Kurdish forces, raising concerns about the implications for regional security.

Feb 25 • 13:34 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Nigeria: schoolchildren released against a 'huge' ransom to Boko Haram jihadists

Authorities in Nigeria reportedly paid a large ransom for the release of 230 schoolchildren kidnapped by Boko Haram, highlighting ongoing security and governance challenges in the region.

Feb 24 • 02:25 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
World

Syria dismantles the largest camp for ISIS women after a massive escape

Syria has dismantled the Al Hol camp, allowing the escape of at least 16,000 jihadists and their children amidst control changes between Damascus troops and Kurdish militias.

Feb 23 • 14:12 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
World

Sources to AFP: US troops will leave Syria within a month

US forces leading the coalition against jihadists in Syria have begun withdrawing troops and will complete the process within a month, according to three sources.

Feb 23 • 11:32 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Syria closes infamous IS camp al-Hol

Syria has closed the notorious al-Hol camp after emptying it of detainees, according to government officials.

Feb 22 • 17:34 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

Dozens dead in jihadist attack on paramilitary forces in Burkina Faso

A jihadist assault on a paramilitary base in eastern Burkina Faso has resulted in dozens of fatalities, according to local security sources.

Feb 19 • 18:01 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

Nigeria: Dozens dead from jihadist attacks in 7 villages

Dozens of people died when jihadists from the Lakouraoua organization attacked seven villages in Kebbi State, northwest Nigeria.

Feb 19 • 11:40 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

The network of the 'Jeune garde' between the gyms of Naples and anthems to the jihadists of Boko Haram. Thus, red extremism has united with radical Islam

The article discusses the connections between the Jeune garde, a radical leftist group, and jihadist elements in Naples, highlighting their activities and implications for violence and extremism in Italy.

Feb 19 • 04:00 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

SZ in the Evening: News from February 18, 2026

A cyberattack disrupted the Deutsche Bahn's app and website, while reports reveal the transfer of German jihadists to Iraq and speculation arises about an early resignation of ECB president Christine Lagarde.

Feb 18 • 17:15 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

IS: German Jihadists Should Be Tried Where the Victims Are

The article argues that German jihadists who participated in atrocities abroad should be prosecuted in the regions where those crimes occurred, rather than being returned to Germany for trial.

Feb 18 • 16:04 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Transfer of IS Prisoners: Are German Jihadists Facing the Death Penalty?

The article discusses the imminent legal fates of German jihadists detained in Syria as they are transferred to Iraq for trial, where they may face severe sentences, including the death penalty.

Feb 18 • 16:00 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

ISWAP raid kills eight Nigerian soldiers as jihadist attacks intensify in northeast

A raid by ISWAP jihadists resulted in the deaths of eight Nigerian soldiers and injuries to 23 others in northeast Nigeria.

Feb 18 • 15:58 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Nigeria: a hundred American soldiers have arrived in the northeast of the country

Approximately one hundred American soldiers have arrived in Bauchi, Nigeria, to assist in military operations against jihadist groups.

Feb 18 • 07:03 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Syria: Authorities announced the transfer of the remaining family members of jihadists at the Al-Hol camp

Syrian authorities have begun transferring remaining family members of jihadists from the Al-Hol camp to a new location in northern Syria.

Feb 17 • 13:49 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Syria: Authorities Evacuate Camp of Relatives of Al-Hol Jihadists

Syrian authorities have initiated the evacuation of the al-Hol camp, which houses families of ISIS jihadists, amidst reports of thousands of individuals going missing since the camp came under government control.

Feb 17 • 12:20 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

Burkina Faso: Ten civilians killed in jihadist attack on market

Ten civilians, including seven Ghanaians, were killed in a jihadist attack in northern Burkina Faso over the weekend, with the military announcing they repelled the attackers.

Feb 16 • 18:40 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Syria: Kurdish authorities release 34 Australians linked to Islamic State jihadists

Kurdish authorities in Syria have released 34 Australians, related to Islamic State jihadists, who were detained in the Roj camp.

Feb 16 • 10:53 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

Britain: Two jihadists sentenced to long imprisonment, planned terrorist attack against Manchester's Jewish community

Two men have been sentenced to lengthy prison terms for plotting a terrorist attack against the Jewish community in Manchester, England, with prosecutors warning that their plans could have led to a high casualty count.

Feb 13 • 18:17 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
World

United States transfers 5,700 ISIS jihadists from Syria to Iraq

The U.S. has completed the transfer of over 5,700 ISIS fighters from Syria to Iraq as part of an agreement between Damascus and Kurdish militias.

Feb 13 • 16:04 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

The US has handed over the last ISIS jihadists to Iraq

The US has successfully completed a mission transferring over 5,700 ISIS fighters from detention facilities in Syria to prisons in Iraq, as part of a larger security strategy to ensure their safety.

Feb 13 • 14:37 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Nigeria: jihadist fighters exploit 'state absence' and infiltrate the country

Jihadist fighters in Nigeria are taking advantage of the government's absence in various regions, prompting President Bola Tinubu to deploy military battalions following a deadly attack that left at least 160 dead.

Feb 8 • 07:04 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Crime & Justice

Jihadist School in Melilla: 'We Are Soldiers of Allah!'

A video reveals a young boy from Melilla expressing his desire for jihad, showcasing disturbing indoctrination in a school led by two now-convicted jihadists.

Feb 7 • 03:22 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
Crime & Justice

Sadiku: Unmasking terrorist leader behind Kwara massacre

The massacre in Woro, Kwara State, which resulted in the deaths of 176 residents, was orchestrated by terrorist leader Abubakar Saidu, highlighting failures in the country's security measures against jihadist expansion.

Feb 7 • 02:49 UTC
🌍 Africanews
Crime & Justice

Survivors of deadly attack on villages in Nigeria left reeling

A deadly attack by suspected jihadists in Nigeria's Kwara State resulted in the deaths of 170 villagers, leaving survivors in shock and devastation.

Feb 6 • 16:53 UTC

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