Islamic State in the Greater Sahara • Page 3 of 6

Jan- 2021 -

11 January

How Qaeda-Friendly GSIM Became the Sahel’s Leading Jihadists

The Group to Support Islam and Muslims has emerged as the West's most formidable enemy in the Sahel, taking over from the Islamic State as the region's major threat.

5 January

Africa

French soldiers deployed to Operation Barkhane in the Sahel

Staff Writer With AFP

GSIM Jihadists Claim Killings of French Soldiers in Mali

The Al-Qaeda-linked Group to Support Islam and Muslims has claimed responsibility for an attack that killed two French soldiers in Mali.

Dec- 2020 -

22 December

Africa

Staff Writer With AFP

France Opens Door to Talks With Some African Jihadists

France could back talks with some jihadist elements in Africa's restive Sahel region, a source in President Macron's office said on Monday.

Nov- 2020 -

6 November

Africa

Two French soldiers wait to board a helicopter in east-central Mali.

Staff Writer With AFP

France Said to Plan Cuts in Sahel Force

France is hoping to cut back its military presence in the restive Sahel region to make room for a stronger European commitment, army sources say.

3 November

Africa

Staff Writer With AFP

French Airstrikes Kill Over 50 Qaeda-Linked Jihadists in Mali

The French government said Monday its forces had killed more than 50 jihadists aligned to Al-Qaeda in air strikes in central Mali.

Aug- 2020 -

13 August

Africa

Staff Writer With AFP

Niger Attack Raises Stakes for French Forces in West Africa

Six French nationals were among eight people killed in a suspected jihadist attack in Niger on Sunday, raising fresh questions about a massive French troop deployment aimed at bolstering security in West Africa's Sahel region.

10 August

Africa

A Niger soldier on patrol on April 3, 2015 in Malam Fatori, in northeastern Niger

Staff Writer With AFP

French Aid Workers Among Eight Killed by Gunmen in Niger

Gunmen on motorcycles killed eight people including a group of French aid workers as they visited a part of Niger popular with tourists for its wildlife, officials said.

Jun- 2020 -

26 June

Africa

Staff Writer With AFP

Jihadists Abduct 10 Aid Workers in Niger: NGO

Armed jihadists abducted 10 humanitarian workers as they were distributing food in a village in southwestern Niger, their NGO said.

12 June

Middle East

Staff Writer With AFP

‘Capture Not Possible:’ France’s Desert Operation Against Al-Qaeda Chief

The French military, for the first time, provided details on Thursday of how late last week it 'neutralized' Abdelmalek Droukdel, the 'the third deputy' of Al-Qaeda's leader.

Feb- 2020 -

21 February

Africa