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The Sahel is a Growing Arena of Competition for Jihadist Groups

Bottom Line Up FrontJihadist attacks in the Sahel are increasing in intensity against both military targets and Western economic interests.Islamic [...] More

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African Joint Force to “Bring the Fight & Terror” to Militants

Five African nations who formed a new counterterrorism force conducted their first joint operation this week in the tri-border area between Mali, [...] More
Al Qaeda Thrives Across Weak West African States

Al Qaeda Thrives Across Weak West African States

Earlier this year, The Cipher Brief examined the deteriorating security situation across North Africa, contending that al Qaeda’s regional offshoot, [...] More

Deadly Burkina Faso Attack Bears Hallmark of Al Qaeda

Early Monday morning, at least two terrorists attacked a prominent Turkish café in the Burkina Faso capital city of Ouagadougou, leaving nearly 20 [...] More