Sahel Under Siege: Jihadist Violence Surges Across Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger
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Twenty-five years have passed since the September 11 attacks shook the world and the terrorist organization Al-Qaeda became known to the masses. Over two decades later, the group's presence is still felt in many parts of the world – and by the end of the year, jihadist violence is now expected to reach new record levels.
ACLED data records 2,145 violent incidents in Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger through September 4. The estimate of over 3,000 is for the whole of 2026, compared to 2,845 in 2025. The article Sahel – Al-Qaeda and Islamic State violence heads for annual record appeared first on FLIGHT.
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Alerta DigitalMali, Burkina Faso and Niger already exceed 2,100 incidents in 2026 while Al Qaeda and Islamic State expand their offensive in the Sahel
Sahel Under Siege: Jihadist Violence Surges Across Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger
By Ogundele Eniola The Sahel is facing another dangerous escalation in militant violence, with attacks linked to al-Qaeda and Islamic State affiliates reaching unprecedented levels across Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger. New data from the Armed Conflict Location and Event Data project (ACLED) indicate that the number of violent incidents involving jihadist groups in the three countries has risen dramatically over the past decade, from just 63 incid…
Violence linked to ISIS and Al-Qaeda in Africa's Sahel region is expected to reach record levels this year. According to the Armed Conflict Location & Event Data (ACLED) platform, the number of violent incidents involving armed groups in Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger increased from 63 in 2016 to 2,845 in 2025. So far in 2026, 2,145 incidents have been recorded. If the current trend continues, it is predicted that there could be more than 3,000 i…
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