Islamic Jihad

Jul- 2026 -

11 July

Mali Army, Russian Paramilitary Allies Retake Northern Town

Mali's army has regained control of the key northern town of Anefis after fighting against rebel militants for nearly a week, separatists and the military said.

May- 2026 -

2 May

Africa

Burkina Faso's new leader Capt. Ibrahim Traore arrives for a ceremony

Staff Writer With AFP

At Least 11 Civilians Killed by Jihadists in Burkina: Locals

At least 11 civilians, mostly volunteer militia fighters aiding the army, have been killed by jihadists in northern Burkina Faso, locals and security officials told AFP on Thursday.

Feb- 2026 -

15 February

Terrorism

TAMPA, Fla. – U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) forces conducted 10 strikes against more than 30 ISIS targets in Syria, Feb. 3 – 12, to sustain relentless military pressure on remnants from the terrorist network.

Staff Writer With AFP

US Military Says Struck More Than 30 IS Targets in Syria

The US military said Saturday that its forces had struck more than 30 Islamic State group targets in Syria this month, maintaining pressure on the jihadists after a deadly attack on US troops last year.

15 February

Terrorism

A Nigerian soldier on patrol in Banki, in the northeastern state of Borno, a region where Boko Haram insurgents are especially active

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Dozens Killed in Fresh Nigeria Attacks

Motorcycle-riding gunmen swept into three villages in a central region of Nigeria, shooting dead or cutting the throats of at least 46 people, a humanitarian source told AFP on Saturday.

12 February

Middle East

Syrian soldiers are seen in the town of Morek in the northern countryside of Hama province in central Syria, 2019

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US Forces Withdraw From Syria’s Al-Tanf Base: Syrian Military Sources

US forces have withdrawn to Jordan from Syria's Al-Tanf base, where they had been deployed as part of the international coalition against the Islamic State group, two Syrian military sources told AFP on Wednesday.

11 February

Terrorism

Staff Writer With AFP

Dutch Arrest 15 for ‘Spreading Islamic State Propaganda’

Dutch police said Tuesday they had arrested 15 people suspected of spreading Islamic State propaganda on TikTok, accusing them of trying to "incite others to commit terrorist crimes."

Jan- 2026 -

25 January

Middle East

Staff Writer With AFP

Syria Frees 126 Minors After Taking Prison From Kurdish Forces

Syria's government freed at least 126 minors being held in a northern prison on Saturday, state media reported, after taking over the facility from Kurdish forces as part of an agreement.

22 January

Africa