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JNIM: How an al-Qaeda ally became Africa’s most dangerous jihadist group and why the US should worry

Jama'at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM) has become one of Africa’s most dangerous extremist groups, responsible for a surge in deadly attacks and growing instability across the Sahel (the vast ...
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Al-Qaeda-linked armed group JNIM releases propaganda video of Mali attack

The Al-Qaeda-linked armed group Jama'at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM) has released a propaganda video of the attack on 25 April 2026 against the Malian army camp and the airport in Sevaré, near ...
Homeland Security Today

JNIM’s Expansion in the Sahel and Coastal West Africa

JNIM has emerged as one of al-Qaeda’s most powerful African affiliates since its 2017 formation, consolidating multiple jihadist groups under a unified command structure. This merger significantly ...
The Washington Post

A powerful, opaque al-Qaeda affiliate is rampaging across West Africa

TUMU, Ghana — In the space of just a few months, the al-Qaeda affiliate has overrun major cities in Burkina Faso and Mali, carried out the deadliest-ever attack on soldiers in Benin and expanded its ...
Reuters

Al Qaeda-linked JNIM says it carried out Mali attacks with Tuareg‑led FLA, SITE reports

DAKAR, April 25 (Reuters) - Al Qaeda affiliate ‌JNIM claimed joint responsibility with the Tuareg-dominated ⁠rebel group FLA for coordinated attacks across Mali on Saturday, SITE ‌Intelligence ⁠Group ...