Jihadists

Burkina Faso's army is accused of blocking civilians from fleeing towns under siege by jihadists. A quoted statement claims locals are told they must 'accept dying for the homeland.'

Jihadists and their separatist Tuareg allies launched coordinated attacks in Mali, targeting multiple towns and a prison. The attacks occurred months after a previous assault that weakened the country's military junta.

Nigeria’s Senate approved a bill to allow states to create their own police forces to address rising insecurity. The reform aims to decentralize policing, enabling states to handle local security while the federal police manage national issues like counterterrorism. The legislation, supported by the president and bipartisan lawmakers, requires approval from two-thirds of state assemblies due to constitutional changes.

Jihadist groups in Mali have enforced a blockade that has resulted in dozens of vehicles being burned, causing severe shortages of fuel and food supplies ahead of the Eid holiday celebration next week.

Mali jihadists have burnt dozens of vehicles as part of a blockade enforcement operation in the country. Mali, being landlocked, relies heavily on fuel imports from neighboring countries, making this blockade particularly impactful on the nation's fuel supply and economy.

Russian mercenaries sent by the Kremlin to support a military junta were forced to flee after being attacked by jihadists, marking a setback for Putin's foreign policy. The incident is described as a 'humiliation' for Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Russian mercenaries sent by the Kremlin to support a military junta were forced to flee after being attacked by jihadists, marking a significant setback for Putin. The retreat highlights the vulnerability of Russian military efforts in the region and undermines the Kremlin's strategic influence.

Gunmen killed at least 29 people at a football pitch in Adamawa state, Nigeria, targeting young individuals. The attack is part of a broader wave of violence, including an armed raid on an orphanage in Kogi state, highlighting ongoing insecurity in the region.

The article alleges that Burkina Faso's government is committing war crimes by killing more civilians than jihadists during counterterrorism operations. It highlights the disproportionate civilian casualties compared to the jihadist threat.

Jihadists carried out a raid in a Nigerian village, killing over 40 people. A Christian leader described the attack as 'they killed everyone in sight,' highlighting the extreme violence of the incident.