Al-Qaida and IS-linked violence in Africa’s Sahel belt set to hit record levels this year
Data from a conflict monitoring group indicate that violence linked to al‑Qaida and Islamic State affiliates in Africa’s Sahel is expected to reach its highest level this year. The report, marking twenty‑five years since the September 11 attacks, highlights a sharp increase in attacks across the region, underscoring the Sahel’s growing role as a hub for Islamist terrorism.