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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

How al-Qaida-linked jihadist group JNIM is bringing Mali to its knees

Al-Qaida-linked JNIM fighters are advancing toward Bamako, blocking fuel routes and provoking warnings of potential collapse, Islamist rule, and renewed coups in Mali.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

Al-Qaeda linked JNIM says one killed in its first Nigeria attack

JNIM is one of several armed groups operating in West Africa and the Sahel. It previously said it aims to establish an Islamic caliphate while expelling Western-influenced governments. Formed in 2017, the group's operations initially started in Mali before they spread to Burkina Faso and parts of Niger. JNIM has also launched attacks in the northernmost regions of Ghana, Ivory Coast, Benin and Togo. Recently in Mali, JNIM declared a blockade on fuel imported from neighbouring countries.
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fromThe Cipher Brief
3 months ago

Expert Q&A: The Major African Terror Group You've Probably Never Heard Of

JNIM is likely the most powerful al-Qaeda affiliate, but this designation is relative, as al-Qaeda's influence and operational capacity have diminished significantly.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 months ago

Al-Qaeda affiliate claims 200 soldiers killed in Burkina Faso attack

JNIM claims to have killed 200 soldiers in a severe attack on a Burkina Faso military base, amidst rising violence in the region.
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