Sahel, Morocco and Islamic State

Morocco says it dismantled Islamic State cell that was planning attacks
Moroccan authorities have arrested a dozen people they said were planning attacks on behalf of the Islamic State in the Sahel
Morocco thwarts terror plot by cell linked to Islamic State in the Sahel
Authorities in the north African nation said they had dismantled a 12-member cell that was planning attacks on behalf of the jihadist group's regional franchise. View on euronews
BCIJ Links ‘Highly Dangerous’ Foiled Terror Plot to Sahel Terrorist Groups
The Central Bureau of Judicial Investigations (BCIJ) held a press conference today at its Sale headquarters providing details on the major foiled The Central Bureau of Judicial Investigations (BCIJ) held a press conference today at its Sale headquarters providing details on the major foiled terrorist plot on February 19.
Morocco Foils Attacks by Cell Loyal to Islamic State
Morocco's counterterrorism agency said on Monday it had foiled attacks against national and international targets in the country by a 12-member cell loyal to Islamic State in the Sahel. The operation underscores the threat emanating from jihadist militancy in the Sahel,
Morocco says it has broken up 'Islamic State' cell
Morocco's counterterrorism agency said on Monday it had foiled attacks planned by the so-called Islamic State group in the Sahel region, south of the Sahara Desert. Authorities released images and videos showing officers raiding cells across Morocco,
Morocco intensifies counterterrorism measures after dismantling of «Lions of the Caliphate» cell
The level of vigilance must remain high to neutralize and thwart terrorist plans targeting Morocco, said Boubker Sabik, spokesperson for the National Security and Territorial Surveillance services, in a press briefing on Monday,
Kremlin disinformation campaigns aim to discredit French military in Sahel, analysts say
Russia's goal, according to Constantin Gouvy of the Clingendael Institute, is to replace Western powers such as France as the ...
How China is filling void left by France, US with stronger military ties in Africa's Sahel
China's first ever defence attache to Niger, Colonel-Major Chen Xuming, was welcomed earlier this month at a reception held ...
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The Alliance of the Sahel States debuts its new flag
The Alliance of the Sahel states (AES), consisting of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger have presented its new flag, weeks after ...
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Morocco's Strong Stance Against the Islamic State in the Sahel
Moroccan authorities have dismantled a terrorist cell planning attacks for the Islamic State in the Sahel. This highlights ...
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Russia is expanding its influence in Africa as democracy wanes, with military strongmen carrying out coups and the United ...
New Study Unlocks the Genetic Secrets of Africa’s Largest Pastoral Population
The Fulani’s ancestry links to North and West Africa, the Green Sahara period, and ancient Berber groups, shaped by migration ...
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Resolving conflict in Sahel region top priority for new AUC chair
Heightened conflict in the horn of Africa as well as parts of Eastern DRC will need urgent action to ensure African economies ...
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ECOWAS And The Alliance Of The Sahel States Conundrum
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is one of eight Regional Economic Communities (RECs) recognized by the African Union (AU). Until ...
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Dismantled Terrorist Cell was a Strategic Project of 'Daesh Wilaya in Sahel' to Set Up Branch in Morocco - BCIJ Chief
Salé - The terrorist cell recently dismantled in several Moroccan cities was a strategic project of the "Daesh wilaya in the Sahel" to set up its branch in Morocco, Director of Morocco's Central ...