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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.
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.
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.