Latest Reports
Why Maiduguri’s Bombings Signal a Dangerous Return to Mass-Casualty Tactics
The coordinated blasts in northeast Nigeria were not just another attack — they suggest insurgents may be reviving a strategy designed to spread fear, overwhelm responders and test the state’s security grip.
Why JNIM and Islamic State Sahel Are Competing for Control
A deepening rivalry between two powerful militant networks is reshaping the conflict landscape across the Sahel.
Watch: Maiduguri Blasts Mark Nigeria’s Deadliest Suicide Attack in Years
Coordinated explosions strike market, hospital and post office as analysts warn insurgent threat remains
How JNIM Uses Local Communities to Expand Influence in the Sahel
Recruitment networks, protection arrangements, and local tensions have helped militants deepen their reach across rural Sahel communities.
How JNIM Uses Local Communities to Expand Influence in the Sahel
Recruitment networks, protection arrangements, and local tensions have helped militants deepen their reach across rural Sahel communities.
Why Violence Is Rising in Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger
Military coups, fragile borders, and shifting security alliances are fueling a growing insurgency across the Sahel.
How JNIM Became One of the Most Powerful Militant Groups in West Africa
The rise of a unified jihadist coalition that reshaped the insurgency landscape across the Sahel.
Why JNIM Militants Are Expanding Operations Across the Sahel Region
Rising instability, weak governance, and regional security gaps are fueling the rapid growth of a powerful Sahel insurgent network.
Why JNIM Escalated Violence After Commander Defection to Islamic State Sahel Province
A senior defection triggered over 30 coordinated attacks across Burkina Faso and the central Sahel, exposing the fragile internal dynamics of Al-Qaeda-linked networks.
