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Islamic State Sahel Province

Coverage of Islamic State Sahel Province in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jun 19 · 15:25 UTCMost recent: Jul 16 · 09:50 UTC
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  • SECURITYJul 16 · 09:50 UTCTHE RIO TIMES
    Niger’s Western Security Belt Becomes the Sahel’s Main Battleground

    Violence in western Niger surged by over 120% in 2025 compared to 2023, making Tillabéri the deadliest region in the Central Sahel. In April 2026, Islamic State Sahel Province and al-Qaeda-linked JNIM clashed for the first time in Niger, indicating territorial disputes.

  • SECURITYJun 19 · 15:25 UTCWTOP DC
    Brazen attack on Niger’s airport shows jihadis are expanding to cities in Africa’s Sahel

    A brazen attack on Niger’s Diori Hamani International Airport, claimed by al-Qaeda-linked JNIM, killed 11 soldiers and two civilians, marking a shift in militant strategy to target urban centers in the Sahel. This follows similar attacks in 2024 and reflects escalating competition between JNIM and Islamic State-linked groups for influence in the region.

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