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Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula Names New Leader

By Kevin O'Connell | 06/21/2024 | Comments Off on Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula Names New Leader

Sana’a, capitol of Yemen at Night. “Despite its decline in the Arabian Peninsula, [AQAP] remains the most effective terrorist group…

Taliban Challenged by Uptick of Islamic State–Khorasan Province Attacks

By Kevin O'Connell | 04/15/2024 | Comments Off on Taliban Challenged by Uptick of Islamic State–Khorasan Province Attacks

Taliban Humvee in Kabul “The Taliban government has said that it has defeated the Daesh group and will not allow…

Malian Coup Leader Faces Challenges Reconquering Kidal

By Dianne McIntosh | 02/29/2024 | Comments Off on Malian Coup Leader Faces Challenges Reconquering Kidal

MINUSMA Goundam 2015 “I am sending planes to bomb their positions and the army will return to Kidal….” Over the…

Côte d’Ivoire’s Stance On Military Interventions Prioritize Democratic Principles

By Dianne McIntosh | 01/04/2024 | Comments Off on Côte d’Ivoire’s Stance On Military Interventions Prioritize Democratic Principles

Members of the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Center honor guard stand in formation during a welcoming ceremony for Ivory…

As Sahelian Jihadists Expand South, Côte d’Ivoire Stands as Model of Success

By Dianne McIntosh | 11/08/2023 | Comments Off on As Sahelian Jihadists Expand South, Côte d’Ivoire Stands as Model of Success

While much of the rest of the Sahel has become engulfed in jihadist violence, Côte d’Ivoire, highlighted here, has had…

Sahelian Countries Divided on Negotiating With Al-Qaeda, Islamic State Militants

By Dianne McIntosh | 08/27/2023 | Comments Off on Sahelian Countries Divided on Negotiating With Al-Qaeda, Islamic State Militants

Niger and Burkina Faso, both afflicted with jihadist violence, demonstrate divergent views on negotiating with jihadists from the Islamic State…

Al-Qaeda Leader in Maghreb Celebrates French Departure, Claims No Plans To Attack French Homeland

By Dianne McIntosh | 04/01/2023 | Comments Off on Al-Qaeda Leader in Maghreb Celebrates French Departure, Claims No Plans To Attack French Homeland

Map of West Africa. “AQIM considers it a victory that French troops withdrew from both Mali in August last year and Burkina Faso in…

Bosnia and Herzegovina: Foreign Fighters Returning Home

By Kevin O'Connell | 09/12/2022 |

This report examines the challenges posed by foreign fighters returning to Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH). It assesses the security risks…

Global Reactions Vary After Death of Al-Qaeda LeaderAl-Zawahiri

By Kevin O'Connell | 09/01/2022 | Comments Off on Global Reactions Vary After Death of Al-Qaeda LeaderAl-Zawahiri

The announcement on 1 August 2022 that the United States had killed the longtime leader of Al-Qaeda, Ayman Al-Zawahiri, as…

Al-Qaeda’s Sahel Affiliate Targets Togo

By Kevin O'Connell | 07/01/2022 | Comments Off on Al-Qaeda’s Sahel Affiliate Targets Togo

“For a little more than two years, Togo had been preparing for the expansion of Sahelian terrorist groups on its…