Attack by Jihadi Group in Burkina Faso

An attack by a jihadi group in northern Burkina Faso killed over 100 people, mostly soldiers. The attack was claimed by a jihadi group aligned with Al-Qaida known as JNIM. Burkina Faso, a nation of 23 million, has been severely affected by the security crisis in the Sahel region, resulting in violence and two coups in 2022.

ISIS Expansion in West Africa and the Sahel Region

U.N. Under-Secretary-General warns that ISIS is gaining power in West Africa and the Sahel region, with concerns over territory control and terrorist attacks worldwide.

Removal of U.S. Troops from Niger

The Biden administration has started the process of removing U.S. troops from Niger, affecting U.S. military operations in the Sahel region and impacting relations with Niger and Western countries.