Al-Qaeda’s Sahel Affiliate Targets Togo
On 11 May, the al-Qaeda-affiliated Group for Supporters of Islam and Muslims (JNIM) attacked a Togolese military checkpoint. The attack, which claimed eight Togolese soldiers, was JNIM’s first known attack…
Al-Qaeda Possibly Misleading Members about Aymen al-Zawahiri’s Status
The excerpted Arabic-language article in akhbaralaan.net, which is based in Dubai and covers Arab affairs, suggests al-Qaeda leader Aymen al-Zawahiri may be deceased. The article highlights al-Zawahiri’s most recent video…
Malian Jihadist Leader Expands Al-Qaeda’s Reach Toward Senegal
On 6 February, dakaractu.com, which publishes on current events in Senegal, reported in the excerpted French-language article about Malian jihadist leader Hamadou Kouffa’s plans to expand his forces from Mali…