Conflict, chaos and instability

The Sahel’s competing terrorists

Mercenaries, militias, and jihadist networks running criminal networks: the states of the Sahel are currently too weak to fight or control them.
by Philippe Hugon
Boko Haram (which changed its name in 2015 to Islamic State in West Africa) has stepped up its deadly attacks in Nigeria and Chad. ISIS (Islamic State) is making advances in Libya and carrying out attacks on tourist areas in North Africa. Al-Qaida in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM), already very (...)

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