Sahel, Morocco and Islamic State

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
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
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 ...
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Who are the jihadists using the Sahel as a hunting ground?
For well over a decade, jihadist violence has plagued the Sahel, a semi-arid belt stretching along the Sahara desert's southern rim from the Atlantic to the Red Sea. The ISSP follows the hard line of ...
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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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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Belgian General Commends Morocco as Key Player in Countering Sahel Terrorism Threats
Morocco’s counterterrorism capabilities continue to attract international endorsement.  Strategic advisor to the Commissioner General of the Morocco’s counterterrorism capabilities continue to attract ...
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Regional convergence of repression of human rights defenders in the Sahel
In the Sahel, human rights defenders are being targeted more than ever by the various states, while civic space is ...
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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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The Islamist militant
NIAMEY, Niger — As Islamist extremist groups have wrested large swaths of territory from government control in the Sahel, young men have streamed into their ranks, often compelled more by ...
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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 ...