WorldAl-Qaida- and Islamic State-linked violence in Africa’s Sahel set to reach record levels
New figures compiled by conflict monitor Acled show jihadist violence in Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger rising sharply. The number of incidents has already reached 2,145 this year and could exceed 3,000, as groups linked to al-Qaida and Islamic State expand offensives and territorial control across the Sahel.
TThe Guardian★★★★☆2026-09-16 06:00Original
Al-Qaida- and Islamic State-linked violence in Africa’s Sahel set to reach record levels
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