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30 March

A Nigerien Special Forces Soldier communicates on a radio while conducting a raid during Flintlock 2022, in Côte d'Ivoire, Feb. 26, 2022. Flintlock is a multi-national exercise consisting of 11 nations training in Côte d'Ivoire. Flintlock helps strengthen the ability of allies and partners to counter violent extremism and provide security for their people. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Kacie Benak)

Niger Says Withdrawing From Lake Chad Anti-Jihadist Force

Niger has withdrawn from the military coalition fighting Islamist insurgency groups in the Lake Chad region of west-central Africa, saying it will focus instead on protecting its oil operations from jihadist attacks.

29 March

Staff Writer With AFP

11 Dead in Drone Strikes Against Taliban in Pakistan

Eleven people were killed in drone strikes in northern Pakistan launched by the army against the Taliban, who had killed seven soldiers a day earlier.

27 March

Islamic State supporters hold up the caliphate's flag

Staff Writer With AFP

US Conducts Strikes Against IS in Somalia

The United States and Somalia have conducted air strikes targeting the Islamic State (IS) group in northern Somalia, the country's federal government and the US military said Wednesday.

26 March

Staff Writer With AFP

Boko Haram Fighters Kill 20 Cameroonian Troops: Sources

Boko Haram fighters disguised as herders killed at least 20 Cameroonian troops in a Tuesday morning raid on the Nigerian border town of Wulgo, local security sources and residents told AFP.

23 March

Malian tuareg soldiers patrol in the streets of Gao

Staff Writer With AFP

Bomb Kills Two Members of Pro-Junta Armed Group in Mali

Two members of an armed group allied to Mali's ruling junta were killed Saturday when their motorbike hit an improvised explosive device, according to a statement from their movement.

22 March

The accused Mehdi Nemmouche pictured at the session of the announce of the penalties at the trial for the terrorist attack at the Jewish Museum in Brussels, at the Brussels Justice Palace, in Brussels, Tuesday 12 March 2019. Nemmouche and Bendrer are accused of committing a terrorist attack on 24 May 2014 at the Brussels Jewish Museum, killing four people. Nemmouche is sentenced to life imprisonment, Bendrer is sentenced to 15 years. BELGA PHOTO POOL YVES HERMAN (Photo by POOL YVES HERMAN / BELGA MAG / Belga via AFP)

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French IS Jihadist Who Held Journalists Gets Life Sentence

A French court on Friday sentenced a French jihadist to life in prison for holding four journalists captive more than a decade ago in war-torn Syria.

20 March

France, Saint-Ouen, 2025/03/16. In the night, activits have vandalized the TESLA showroom in the TESLA headquarters for France. Activitsts threw white paint on the windows. Photography by Arnaud Paillard France, Saint-Ouen, 2025/03/16. Des militants ont vandalise la devanture du showroom du siege de Tesla France dans la nuit du 15 ou 16 mars 2025. De la peinture blanche a ete aspergee sur les vitrines. Photographie par Arnaud Paillard (Photo by Arnaud Paillard / Hans Lucas / Hans Lucas via AFP)

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US Attorney General Calls Tesla Vandalism ‘Domestic Terrorism’

US Attorney General Pam Bondi said a recent spate of attacks on Tesla property, owned by key President Donald Trump's ally Elon Musk, was akin to terrorism and vowed to impose severe punishments on perpetrators.

19 March

Staff Writer With AFP

Bangladesh Arrests Notorious Rohingya Militant Leader

A Rohingya militant leader who directed attacks against Myanmar security forces which precipitated a humanitarian catastrophe was arrested Tuesday by police in Bangladesh.

19 March

Members of Islamic State Central African Province extremist group.

Staff Writer With AFP

Civilians Reported Killed in New Attacks in Northern Mozambique

Insurgents have carried out new attacks in a gas-rich area of northern Mozambique plagued for years by jihadist violence, killing several villagers and causing others to flee, locals said Monday.

15 March