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Oct- 2025 -

24 October

Nigerian Army soldiers are seen driving on a military vehicle in Ngamdu, Nigeria

Nigerian Military Says Killed 50 Jihadists in Army Base Raids

Nigeria's military said on Thursday it had killed 50 armed insurgents that were using drones to carry out multiple attacks on army bases in the volatile northeast.

24 October

Middle East

Syrian partner soldiers practice squad-level movement tactics in Syria, April 15, 2025. The training focused on individual and squad-level tactics to improve coordination, strengthen interoperability and build partner capacity in complex operational environments. This effort is part of the Coalition’s ongoing commitment to empowering Syrian partner forces to maintain regional stability and counter shared security threats. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Fred Brown)

Staff Writer With AFP

Syrian Forces Agree Truce With French-Led Jihadist Group

Syrian authorities have agreed a ceasefire with a group of jihadists led by Frenchman Oumar Diaby in northwest Syria.

23 October

Africa

Staff Writer With AFP

Mali Ruler Fires Commanders After Battlefield Setbacks

Mali's military ruler fired three senior commanders in the armed forces, a cabinet meeting report showed Wednesday, with a source blaming battlefield failings in the campaign against jihadists.

23 October

Middle East

Staff Writer With AFP

Syria Launches Operation Against Jihadists

Syria government forces launched an operation Wednesday against jihadists holed up in a camp in the northwest, in a push to capture French fighters wanted by their government, a monitor and a French jihadist told AFP.

20 October

Terrorism

Staff Writer With AFP

Jihadist Attacks Spread Across Africa’s Sahel Region

Jihadists in Africa's Sahel region have doubled the scope of their attacks in recent years and now operate in an area twice the size of Spain, leading to 77,000 deaths, according to an AFP analysis of ACLED data.

19 October

Terrorism

ISWAP pledges allegiance to new ISIS leader

Staff Writer With AFP

Jihadist Ambush Kills Seven Troops in Northeast Nigeria

Jihadists in Nigeria's restive northeast killed seven troops this week, including an army commander, according to a military intelligence report.

17 October

Terrorism

Staff Writer With AFP

Syria Bus Blast Kills Five Defense Ministry Personnel: Official

A blast targeting a bus in Syria's eastern province of Deir Ezzor killed at least five defense ministry personnel, an official from the ministry said.

14 October

Africa

Staff Writer With AFP

Former Jihadist Fighters Join Niger Army

Ex-jihadists who "repented" have successfully been integrated into the Nigerien army after several months of training.

Sep- 2025 -

30 September

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Mozambique Insurgents Kill Four in Town Near Military Base

Insurgents linked to the Islamic State group in northern Mozambique killed four civilians in an attack on the town of Macomia, a local military official and residents said.

27 September

Africa