Mali’s main natural resource is gold; it also serves as a hub for the illegal gold trade with Dubai. The West African country is Africa’s “third biggest exporter of gold, and a third of its total production is estimated to come from artisanal mining. In 2016, the country exported 67 tonnes of gold valued at US$2.2 […]
Mali: Islamic jihadis raid military base, kill over 30 soldiers
Jihadis yet again prove more powerful than national forces. “Insurgents overrun Mali base, killing dozens of soldiers, sources say,” Straits Times, June 2, 2025: BAMAKO – An Al Qaeda-linked rebel group active in West Africa’s Sahel region has claimed responsibility for an attack on a military base in Mali on Sunday that two sources said […]
Benin: Al-Qaeda affiliate kills 70 soldiers in jihad raids on two military posts
“Military authorities cut ties with traditional Western allies such as France and the US after the coups and turned to Russia to help in fighting jihadist activity.” And it looks as if the Russians are really helping. “Al-Qaeda affiliate claims deadly attack on Benin military posts, killing 70 soldiers,” Reuters, April 20, 2025 (thanks to […]
Niger: Muslims murder five people in jihad raid on town
Niger’s Defense and Security Forces (FDS) “quickly deployed a reconnaissance team to survey the affected area, but their efforts were hindered.” Their vehicle “fell victim to an ambush by the attackers.” How is it that the jihadis in West Africa (and elsewhere) are stronger than the central governments that vow to eradicate them? Who is […]
Mali: Jihadis take over airport, set fire to presidential jet, carry out jihad massacre at police academy
The French and the Americans have left. The Russians are there, but the jihadis “wiped out scores of experienced Russian mercenaries” in July. Who is financing and equipping the jihad forces that are more powerful than African governments? “Dozens killed in Mali attack by Al Qaeda affiliate,” Reuters, September 19, 2024: Sept 19 (Reuters) – […]
Burkina Faso: Jihadis murder over 100 soldiers
Once again we see a jihad force in Africa apparently stronger than those of a national military. “Al Qaeda affiliate claims responsibility for Burkina Faso attack that killed over 100,” Victoria Advocate, June 17, 2024 (thanks to The Religion of Peace): Al Qaeda affiliate Jama’a Nusrat ul-Islam wa al-Muslimin (JNIM) group has claimed responsibility for […]
Togo: Muslims murder at least 12 civilians in overnight jihad raids on villages
On Jihad Watch, which has been operating daily since 2003, Togo was mentioned once in 2017. That was it until last Wednesday and today. The jihadis who have been operating in Mali, Burkina Faso, and Nigeria for years are now expanding their operations. They see that the West is weak and suicidal. There is nothing […]