Analysis & Reports
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The Sahel States Alliance reaches a strategic milestone with a unified force of 6,000 men
The Sahel States Alliance (AES) became fully operational with 6,000 troops on February 27, 2026, following a strategic meeting in Ouagadougou. This force aims to counter intensified jihadist operations by Jama'at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM) in the region. Concurrently, the Mali army conducted successful airstrikes against JNIM fighters, demonstrating increased military capabilities. The CEDEAO is also planning to deploy a smaller force to address regional security threats.
Marie DuboisSat Feb 28 2026Loading...Sahel: Intensification of Counterterrorism Operations and Jihadist Recomposition in February 2026
Saa'd defected from Jama'at Nusrat al-Islam wal Muslimeen to the Islamic State, triggering violent clashes in Burkina Faso. Malian forces neutralized 35 jihadists on February 9, while Nigerien forces arrested 28 suspects involved in arms trafficking. On February 13, 24 Nigerien soldiers were killed in an attack, and JNIM claimed responsibility for the deaths of 50 Burkinabè soldiers. The report highlights escalating violence and military operations in the Sahel region.
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The Sahel now accounts for half of global terrorist deaths: The UN calls for urgent coordinated action
The Sahel region has become the epicenter of global terrorism, with over half of the world's terrorism-related deaths occurring there. Between January and November 2025, 450 attacks resulted in more than 1,900 fatalities, primarily attributed to groups like JNIM and ISWAP. These groups have expanded their operations into coastal states, threatening regional stability and exacerbating a humanitarian crisis that requires urgent funding and coordinated action.
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The JNIM Strangles Central Mali — Three Offensives in Ten Days Target the War Economy
JNIM conducted three major operations in central Mali between January 29 and February 7, 2026, targeting economic infrastructure and local defense networks. The group ambushed a fuel convoy in Kayes, attacked Dozo militiamen in Kendié, and the Malian Army responded with airstrikes in Ségou, killing 35 militants. These actions indicate a coordinated effort to destabilize the region and disrupt supply lines.
Marie DuboisThu Feb 19 2026Loading...The JNIM Strangles Central Mali — Three Offensives in Ten Days Target the War Economy
Jama'at Nasr al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM) conducted three major operations in Mali between January 29 and February 7, 2026, targeting economic infrastructure and local defense networks. An ambush on a fuel convoy near Kayes resulted in at least 15 deaths, while an attack on Dozo militiamen in Kendié killed five. The Malian army responded with airstrikes, killing 35 militants, but remains on the defensive as JNIM expands its operational reach.
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