Al-Qaeda

Eleven Troops Hurt, 29 ‘Terrorists’ Neutralized in Burkina: Army

Eleven soldiers were wounded and 29 "terrorists" neutralized in a weekend attack on security forces in Burkina Faso's troubled northwest.

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Suspected Jihadists Kill 41 in Burkina Faso

Burkina Faso began two days of mourning on Sunday after 41 people died in the latest attack by suspected jihadists in the troubled north.

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French Soldiers Lower Flag After Years in Mali’s Timbuktu

French troops are leaving their base in Timbuktu, raising questions about the future of jihadist activity in the Sahel state. 

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Burkina Faso and Niger Say Joint Operation Killed 100 ‘Terrorists’

The armies of Burkina Faso and Niger said they had killed around 100 "terrorists" in a joint military operation against jihadists.

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Seven UN Peacekeepers Killed in Central Mali Blast

Seven United Nations peacekeepers were killed when a logistical convoy struck an explosive device in central Mali.

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25 Civilians Killed in Niger’s Lawless West

Suspected jihadists killed 25 civilians in Niger in a lawless desert region near the border with Mali.

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Suspected Jihadists Kill at Least 20 in Burkina Faso

Suspected jihadists killed at least 19 gendarmes and a civilian in an attack in northern Burkina Faso.

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Burkina Soldier, 15 Jihadists Killed in Weekend Battle

One Burkina Faso soldier and around 15 jihadists died in fighting over the weekend, the army of the west African nation said.

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At Least 69 Dead in West Niger Jihadist Attack

At least 69 people, including a local mayor, have been killed in an attack in Niger's volatile "tri-border" zone with Burkina Faso and Mali, the interior ministry said on Thursday.

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Five Burkina Police Killed in Fresh Attack Near Mali

At least five police officers were killed in Burkina Faso on Sunday in an attack near the border with Mali, security forces said.

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