West African states have decided to create a new 2,000-strong force to combat the growing jihadist threat in the region, according to diplomatic and military sources.

Jihadist militants in Nigeria's northeast killed eight Nigerian soldiers, highlighting ongoing security challenges in the region.

Blocco economico e missili: il piano per abbattere l’emiro Akhundzada e dare il potere all’ex jihadista Haqqani

Former Tunisian PM jailed for 24 years for aiding jihadists to travel to Syria  africanews.com

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/

Syria has confirmed a mass escape of individuals from the Al-Hol camp, which houses relatives of jihadists.

Syria's interior ministry confirmed that thousands of women and children related to suspected Islamic State members escaped from the al-Hol detention camp last month.

Burkina Faso: Around forty forest rangers killed Saturday in a jihadist attack (security sources)  Seneweb

In tonight's edition, a key border crossing between the DRC and Burundi officially reopens. Also, Ghana halts tomato imports from neighboring Burkina Faso following a jihadist attack in the town of Titao that killed eight vendors. And in Benin, a new generation is breathing fresh life into FonGbè and other national languages.

US forces, which began withdrawing from a base in northeastern Syria on Monday, are expected to end their presence in the country within a month, where they led the anti-jihadist fight.

US intelligence agencies estimate that between 15,000 and 20,000 individuals, including those linked to ISIS, are at large in Syria after escaping a camp for jihadist families amid chaos.

A French appeal court upheld one jail term and reduced three others over the chain of events that led to the beheading of teacher Samuel Paty by a Chechen jihadist in October 2020.

Jihadist militants have killed eight Nigerian soldiers in an attack in the northeast region of Nigeria.

Norway has arrested a 17-year-old youth suspected of a jihadist-inspired plot to bomb a NATO site in the Scandinavian country, the NRK broadcaster reported on Friday. The post Norway arrests teen…

Former Tunisian Prime Minister Ali Larayedh has been sentenced to 24 years in prison in connection with a Syria jihadist case.

At least 30 killed in northern Nigeria  The Daily Star

Kurdish forces guarding the Al-Hol camp in Syria were forced to flee due to an attack by the Syrian army, resulting in the escape of thousands of jihadists.

Islamic State terrorists killed four Syrian government security personnel at a checkpoint west of Raqqa city, highlighting an escalation in attacks by the jihadist group against President Ahmed al-Sharaa's government.

An opinion piece from the Jerusalem Post argues that US President Donald Trump's 'Board of Peace' does not adequately understand or address jihadi terror and violence against Israel.

Al Hol, the largest camp for relatives of Islamic State jihadists in Syria, which had been under Kurdish forces' control until late January, is now being closed.

The Islamic State jihadist organization has called on its fighters to oppose the new Syrian authorities. This marks the group's first recorded message in two years, indicating a renewed stance against the current regime.

Spanish police have arrested a suspected jihadist in Ribadumia, Pontevedra, who was allegedly spreading ISIS propaganda, self-training in violent content, and expressed intentions to travel to a war zone to join the group.

Former Tunisian Prime Minister Ali Larayedh has been sentenced to 24 years in prison for allegedly aiding jihadists in traveling to Syria.

Former Tunisian PM Larayedh jailed for 24 years in Syria jihadist case  The Straits Times

Following the withdrawal of Kurdish forces, over 138 breaches were found in the perimeter of the Al-Hol camp in Syria, leading to a mass escape of jihadist relatives.

Syria confirms mass escape from Al-Hol camp for relatives of jihadists  Naharnet

Eastern Senegal is on high alert due to a jihadist threat, despite the country having previously avoided attacks that have plagued neighboring Mali.

A jihadist attack in Titao, Ghana, on February 14, 2026, resulted in the deaths of eight Ghanaians, including truck drivers and tomato traders, with militants incinerating the bodies.

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.

Two 16-year-old youths were arrested in northern France, with one admitting to planning a 'violent action' potentially targeting a shopping mall or concert hall, inspired by jihadism.