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Airstrike Kills Senior Al-Qaeda Leader in Libya
Musa Abu Dawud was killed near the western town of Ubari.
U.S. Deaths in Niger Show Trump Needs to Tackle Africa
Militant groups including ISIS and Al-Qaeda are active across Africa.
How to Fight Extremism in Africa's Terror Hotspot Mali
Mali has played host to a raft of extremist groups in recent years but people's reasons for joining are often the same.
U.S. Peace Corps Evacuated From Burkina Faso
Al-Qaeda affiliates are suspected of shooting up a restaurant in August, while ISIS gained an affiliate in the country in 2016.
Al-Qaeda Releases One of Its Longest-Held Hostages
McGowan was kidnapped along with a Swede and Dutch national, both of whom have already been released.
Which Jihadi Groups Operate in Africa's Sahel Region?
The EU is investing $56 million in a counter-terrorism force in a region awash with militant groups.
How Can Africa Win the War on Islamist Militants?
Africa has become a major theater for Islamist violence.
African Jihadi Groups Unite in Troubled Sahel Region
Some of the groups were involved in the 2012 northern Mali uprising.
Islamic State Expands Into Africa's Unstable Sahel
Islamic State militant group accepts allegiance of a militia based in a region high in instability and low in security.
Who is Iyad Ag Ghaly, Mali's Veteran Jihadi?
The Ansar Dine leader had a penchant for whisky and served as a diplomat in Saudi Arabia.
Ivory Coast Attack: Prime Suspect On the Run
Authorities are hunting Kounta Dallah, the alleged ringleader of the Al-Qaeda led attacks.
Spanish Al-Qaeda Commander Killed in Mali: Reports
Abu al-Nur al-Andalusi had previously encouraged Spanish Muslims to "join the jihad."
Turkey Offers Support to West Africa Against 'Terror'
President Erdogan is conducting a tour of West Africa to boost trade links.
Al-Qaeda Chiefs Discussed Mauritania Truce: Documents
The group's North African branch planned to stop attacks in return for the release of its prisoners.
Mali: U.N. Peacekeepers Killed in Mortar Attack
Several militant groups, including Al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb, are active in northern Mali.
Senegal Police Detain 900 People in Security Sting
The 900 detainees were questioned over various offences ranging from drug possession to traffic violations.
Three Burkina Faso Attackers At Large, Says French PM
At least 30 people were killed when gunmen attacked a hotel and cafe in Ouagadougou on Friday.
Burkina Faso and Mali to Collaborate Against Militancy
At least 28 people were killed when Al-Qaeda-linked militants attacked a hotel in Burkina Faso's capital on Friday.