Sahel & West Africa

Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger — insurgencies and regional responses.

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washingtonpost.com > world > 09/12/2026 > niger-new-military-chief-mutiny > 7a1a856c-aea0-11f1-b498-8697f35a6743_story.html

Niger’s junta leader appoints new head of military following mutiny

2+ day, 6+ hour ago   (19+ words) Niger’s junta leader has appointed a new armed forces chief after a deadly mutiny threatened their hold on power...


washingtonpost.com > world > 09/12/2026 > 25-years-after-911-al-qaeda-regroups-afghanistan

Al-Qaeda regroups in Afghanistan, 25 years after 9/11

2+ day, 10+ hour ago   (120+ words) Breaking news and analysis on politics, business, world, national news, entertainment and more. In-depth DC, Virginia, Maryland news coverage including traffic, weather, crime, education, restaurant reviews and more. The terror organization and its offshoots have set up at least eight…...


torontosun.com > news > world > al-qaida-is-stronger-than-ever-25-years-after-9-11-experts-warn

Al-Qaida is stronger than ever 25 years after 9/11, experts warn

4+ day, 4+ hour ago   (437+ words) Security experts say the Islamist terror cult is far from a "defunct organization" OTTAWA — With Friday marking the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terror attacks, the group responsible for carrying them out is not only still thriving, it’s stronger than ever....


economictimes.indiatimes.com > tech > artificial-intelligence > generative-ai-a-new-tool-in-malis-information-war-study > articleshow > 133993399.cms

Generative AI in Mali: Generative AI a new tool in Mali's information war: study

4+ day, 19+ hour ago   (332+ words) Generative AI a new tool in Mali's information war: study The Economic Times Generative AI is increasingly used for information warfare in Mali, according to a study released Wednesday, with the conflict's factions mastering the technology to varying degrees.The…...


washingtonpost.com > world > 08/31/2026 > niger-niamey-russia-africacorps-mutiny > 20916966-a527-11f1-9e38-f705d048bd5a_story.html

Russia cements its role as Africa junta protector after helping quell Niger's mutiny

2+ week, 7+ hour ago   (67+ words) The Washington Post Niger’s junta faced a major internal threat when renegade soldiers staged a mutiny over the weekend ABUJA, Nigeria — Niger’s junta survived its most severe internal threat since seizing power in a 2023 coup when renegade soldiers staged a…...


washingtonpost.com > world > 08/30/2026 > niger-russia-niamey-mutiny-tchiani-africa-corps > 58b16d0c-a480-11f1-9e38-f705d048bd5a_story.html

Inside the 24-hour mutiny that threatened Niger???s ruling junta and how Russian forces intervened

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (73+ words) Inside the 24-hour mutiny that threatened Niger’s ruling junta and how Russian forces intervened The Washington Post Niger’s capital, Niamey, appears calm after young soldiers staged a mutiny against the ruling military junta ABUJA, Nigeria — Niger’s capital of Niamey on…...


washingtonpost.com > world > 08/29/2026 > niger-niamey-gunfire-explosions-airport-presidential-district > 4ddd023c-a38c-11f1-8606-1d40ad00172e_story.html

Gunfire and explosions reported in Niger's capital, local media and witnesses say

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (71+ words) The Washington Post Local media and witnesses say heavy gunfire and explosions were heard overnight into Saturday morning in Niger’s capital of Niamey NIAMEY, Niger — Heavy gunfire and explosions were heard overnight into Saturday morning in Niger’s capital of Niamey,…...