SECURITYJul 20 · 16:18 UTCTHE RIO TIMESSamuel Ncube

UN: West African Terror Groups Now Use Drones and Crypto

The UN Security Council reported in 2026 that jihadist groups in West Africa are rapidly adopting drones, encrypted communications, and cryptocurrencies. ISWAP conducted approximately 10 armed drone strikes between 2024 and 2026, including a coordinated four-drone attack on a Nigerian forward operating base.

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