JAMA'AT NUSAT AL-ISLAM WAL MUSLIMEEN (JNIM) Archives

Counterterrorism Shortcomings In The Sahel Revealed As Insurgencies Rage

Global UpfrontApr 7, 2025April 7, 20250

By ADF Experts are alarmed at growing violence in the Sahel and the possibility of extremist groups consolidating gains to form a terror state. Last

Benin Republic Reels From Deadliest Terror Attack

Global UpfrontFeb 9, 2025February 9, 20250

By ADF The deadliest terrorist attack in Beninese history has shaken the country and its military, leading to harsh criticism inwardly and outwardly. Jama’at Nusrat

Niger Junta Unable To Control Rising Extremist Violence

Global UpfrontJan 30, 2025January 30, 20250

By ADF Niger’s ruling junta took power in July 2023 promising to restore security to areas of the country ravaged by extremist violence. More than

Capitalising On Operation Lake Sanity’s Success Against Boko Haram

Global UpfrontOct 8, 2024October 8, 20240

Operation Lake Sanity has had some success against Boko Haram in the Lake Chad Basin, but the insurgents will soon adapt to the new military

Al Qaeda Terrorist Affiliate Kill Over 70 in Elaborate Attack in Bamako, Mali’s Military Police Academy, Airport, Sets Fire At Presidential Jet

Global UpfrontSep 20, 2024September 20, 20240

An elaborate attack by an Al Qaeda affiliate in Mali’s capital this week killed some 70 people, diplomatic and security sources said on Thursday, while

JNIM Terror Group Seizes Control of Kayes Malian Armed Forces Barracks, Display Captured Equipment, Arms, Ammunition

Global UpfrontAug 19, 2024August 19, 20240

By Zagazola Makama The Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal Muslimeen (JNIM) armed group has taken control of the Kayes barracks in Mali. This development comes amid

Russia-Ukraine war Spills Into West Africa: Mali Attacks Signal Dangerous Times Ahead

Global UpfrontAug 19, 2024August 19, 20240

Russia suffered significant blows to its reputation in mid-2024. An attack on its territory by Ukraine came as a surprise. In west Africa, the Wagner

6 Nigerien Soldiers Released After Ransom Payment as JNIM Demands More Payment For Russian Hostages

Global UpfrontAug 18, 2024August 18, 20240

In a dramatic turn of events, six Nigerien soldiers held captive by the Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal Muslimeen (JNIM) have been released after a ransom