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A Human Rights Watch report states that Al-Qaeda-linked jihadists, the Malian army, and its Russian allies all committed 'grave abuses' against civilians during and after April attacks in Mali.
After battling armed groups linked to al-Qaeda since the mid-2000s, Mauritania is now implementing security measures and attempting to revive its tourism sector.
Mohamed Harkat, an individual accused of being an al-Qaeda sleeper agent, has won another legal opportunity to remain in Canada, continuing a legal battle that began with his arrest in 2002.
A report indicates that the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) has a nexus with Al-Qaeda and Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), which is funding, arming, and training militants, exploiting women and youth for bombings and anti-state activities in Balochistan.
A counter-terrorism expert stated in an interview that the threat of nuclear terrorism has never been higher, noting that groups like Al-Qaeda have openly expressed their intent to acquire such weapons.
Over 70 people were killed in a series of attacks in Mali, for which the Al-Qaeda linked group JNIM claimed responsibility.
Al-Qaeda-linked fighters in Mali have set fire to food trucks as part of their ongoing blockade of roads around the capital, Bamako.
Pakistan's Counter Terrorism Department has arrested a YouTuber, Muhammad Saad bin Riaz, in Lahore for allegedly recruiting individuals for a banned organization, al-Qaeda.
The US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) marked the 15th anniversary of the operation that resulted in the killing of Al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden, then the world's most wanted terrorist.
At least eleven people, mostly military support personnel, were killed in a jihadist attack linked to Al-Qaeda in northern Burkina Faso, according to local sources.
DECRYPTION - The recapture of Kidal inflicts a major political and military setback on Assimi Goïta's junta and reshuffles the cards.
Mali's Defense Minister was reportedly killed in a major offensive by rebels, some linked to al-Qaeda, which also saw a key city captured. This crisis has led to Russian mercenaries withdrawing from the affected city.
Three operatives affiliated with al-Qaeda have been sentenced to life imprisonment for their involvement in a terror conspiracy.
Twelve individuals with alleged links to ISIS and Al-Qaeda have been arrested after an investigation revealed they formed a group called "Al Malik Islamic Youth" through a gaming application.
An Al-Qaeda-linked group has claimed responsibility for an attack in Burkina Faso that killed at least 14 soldiers, signaling a resurgence of jihadist violence in the region.
Fifteen soldiers were killed by Al-Qaeda-linked jihadists in Benin, as West Africa continues to suffer a surge in attacks by various militant groups.
The United Nations Security Council announced it is lifting restrictive measures previously imposed on Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), an organization with an Islamist past and ties to Al-Qaeda, which is linked to Syria's de facto president.
US and Western security officials are monitoring increasing signs of Iranian nervousness regarding a potential American attack, with analysis suggesting how Iran might respond and whether the killing of Khamenei could provoke jihad, raising fears of a resurgence of groups like Hezbollah and Al-Qaeda.
The NIA has identified Muzafar Ahmed, a Jammu and Kashmir paediatrician and alleged Al-Qaeda offshoot founding member, as a key conspirator in the deadly 2025 Red Fort bomb blast.
Canada initially welcomed a Somalian referee, Omar Artan, but later faced scrutiny after an Al-Qaeda-linked group reportedly defended his inadmissibility to the U.S., raising concerns about his alleged terror ties.
The Federal Court has paused the government's long-standing attempt to deport accused al-Qaeda sleeper agent Mohamed Harkat, ordering his case to be reviewed by fresh eyes.
Mali's al-Qaeda offshoot, JNIM, is applying lessons from Syria's Islamist revolution in an offensive that is bringing it closer to power in the region.
The NIA chargesheet states that the Red Fort blast was part of the 'Heavenly Hind' operation by an al-Qaeda affiliated group. The NIA has arrested 11 persons, with a probe ongoing to track absconders.
Dozens of people have been killed in central Mali in attacks reportedly carried out by al-Qaeda-affiliated fighters, marking the deadliest assault since armed groups launched a widespread coordinated offensive late last month.
Fighters reportedly linked to Al-Qaeda have attacked a high-security prison in Mali, known as 'Africa's Alcatraz,' and have also disrupted crucial food supply chains to the capital city of Bamako.
Mali has launched an investigation into several of its soldiers and military officers. They are suspected of collaborating with jihadist groups to carry out coordinated attacks on military bases.
On May 2, 2011, Al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden was killed in an operation by US special forces in Pakistan. This marked the end of a long and intense pursuit of the terrorist leader.
Al-Qaeda-linked fighters killed Mali's defense minister, a top Moscow ally, and forced Russian mercenaries to retreat, highlighting the failure of the Mali-Russia partnership to bring order.
Mali's Defense Minister, Sadio Camara, was killed during a series of coordinated attacks by Islamist insurgents, including a car bomb targeting his residence. The attacks also saw rebels seize several towns and military bases, marking a significant escalation in the conflict.
Al-Qaeda-linked militants launched complex terrorist attacks targeting military bases in Mali. These attacks prompted condemnation from international bodies like ECOWAS and countries including Saudi Arabia and Senegal, who also called for regional unity.
Citizens in Benin are casting their votes in presidential elections, which mark the end of President Patrice Talon's decade-long rule, with the current finance minister widely expected to secure a victory.
Police have arrested 12 suspects across multiple Indian states, including Bihar, Delhi, and Maharashtra, for alleged links with ISIS and Al-Qaeda.
Mali has released over 100 suspected jihadists as part of a deal with an Al-Qaeda affiliate to ensure the safe passage of fuel convoys to the capital, Bamako.
Al-Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri has blamed moderate Islamists for setbacks experienced in Egypt and Tunisia over the past 12 years.
Coordinated JNIM raids have left over 130 dead in Burkina Faso as the Al-Qaeda affiliate surges its deadly jihadist attacks across the Sahelian state. Read More: https://punchng.com/coordinated-jnim-raids-leave-over-130-dead-in-burkina-faso/
Al-Qaeda has undergone significant changes, now estimated to be fifty times larger than on 9/11 with 25,000 active members across various affiliated groups. The jihadist organization is less centralized and primarily operates in Africa.
Militants linked to Al-Qaeda have claimed responsibility for a deadly attack on the international airport in Niger's capital, which resulted in 11 deaths. This marks another assault by jihadists on the airport.
Mali's military junta has announced a €3 million ($3.5 million) bounty for the capture of Iyad Ag Ghali, the leader of al-Qaeda's affiliate in the Sahel region. This reward aims to facilitate his apprehension.
The University of Vienna's student union (ÖH) is facing significant criticism for inviting an alleged former Al-Qaeda member to give a lecture. This decision has sparked outrage and calls of an 'incredible scandal'.
The vital trade corridor connecting Senegal's Dakar to Mali's capital Bamako has become increasingly dangerous and has ground to a halt due to a blockade imposed by the Al-Qaeda affiliate JNIM since April 28th.
India's National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed a 7,500-page chargesheet against 10 accused in the Red Fort blast case, revealing a terror plot dubbed 'Operation Heavenly Hind'. The investigation uncovered links to Al-Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent (AQIS) and a module involving medical professionals.
Al-Qaeda-linked jihadists launched multiple attacks in central Mali, resulting in the deaths of over 30 people, with some reports indicating up to 50 fatalities. The assaults targeted villages and involved armed fighters.
A Tuareg-led separatist group in Mali, the FLA, insists it is not a 'terrorist' organization despite carrying out coordinated attacks with al-Qaeda-linked fighters that targeted military installations and killed the country's defense minister last month.
On May 2, 2011, Al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden was killed in an operation by US special forces in Pakistan. The 15th anniversary of Operation Neptune Spear serves as a moment to recall the intense pursuit and the successful mission that ended the terrorist leader's life.
The offensive by the Al-Qaeda-affiliated group JNIM threatens Mali's capital, which is under blockade. In an interview with Le Monde, analyst Jean-Hervé Jezequel examines the jihadists' objectives.
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has awarded $8.4 million in reparations to victims of an al-Qaeda-linked leader in Mali. The compensation aims to address the suffering caused by the convicted former police chief.
Al-Qaeda is reported to have killed a prominent Malian minister, an act that allegedly humiliated Russia, leading Moscow to implicate Kyiv and Europe.
The Islamic State and Al-Qaeda affiliate JNIM have engaged in direct clashes for the first time within Niger, marking an expansion of their conflict beyond the traditional tri-border area with Mali and Burkina Faso. The confrontation signals a new phase in the rivalry between the two jihadist groups in West Africa.
A Vijayawada court in India has extended the judicial custody of five individuals suspected of links to al-Qaeda and ISIS until April 20, allowing police further questioning.
Japanese police have referred a former Al-Qaeda leader, currently imprisoned in the US, for prosecution in connection with a 1994 Philippine Airlines bombing near Okinawa that killed a Japanese passenger, concluding the investigation.
În urmă cu puțin peste un deceniu, a avut loc în secret un schimb de prizonieri. Iranul i-a eliberat pe cinci dintre comandanții de rang înalt ai al-Qaeda, iar la schimb, filiala grupării teroriste…
A video circulating online purportedly shows an Al-Qaeda fighter calling on Muslims to act against Iran, aligning with Israel and the US, though the authenticity of the video is questioned.
A Russian report indicates that up to 23,000 terrorists, including ISIS, TTP, and Al-Qaeda, are operating in Afghanistan, warning of an influx of foreign fighters and a surge in drug trafficking.
Indian authorities have uncovered a new terror outfit, 'Ansar Interim,' allegedly formed by radicalized doctors planning attacks, with suspected links to Al-Qaeda.