Al-Qaida and IS-linked violence in Africa's Sahel set to reach record levels in 2026
Conflict monitor Acled reports that Islamist extremist violence in the Sahel region is projected to hit historic highs this year following offensives by groups linked to al-Qaida and Islamic State.
Islamist extremist violence in Africa's Sahel region is set to reach historic highs after a series of sweeping offensives by groups linked to al-Qaida and Islamic State, according to new figures compiled by conflict monitor Acled.
The statistics underscore the continued expansion of al-Qaida in parts of Africa, marking a contrast with the organisation's relative weakness in other regions, as the US marks the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks.
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- Al-Qaida and IS-linked violence in Africa’s Sahel belt set to hit record levels this year — The Guardian — World
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