Sahel Islamist insurgency10 mins agoTrump warns of more Nigeria strikes if Christians 'continue to be killed'The US president made the comment after being asked if the Christmas Day strikes were part of a broader campaign.10 mins ago26 Nov 2025Russian mercenaries accused of cold-blooded killings in Mali - BBC speaks to eyewitnessesRefugees have given the BBC a harrowing account of atrocities committed by the Russian paramilitary force. 26 Nov 202512 Nov 2025How jihadists have brought a nation to a standstill with their fuel blockadeMali has been paralysed by a fuel blockade, which has disrupted transport, schools, hospitals and more.12 Nov 20257 Nov 2025France advises citizens to leave Mali urgently amid jihadist fuel blockadeThe blockade, imposed by jihadists, has upended daily life in the landlocked nation.7 Nov 202527 Oct 2025Mali shuts schools and universities as jihadist blockade worsens fuel crisisThe education minister says the movement of staff and students has been affected by the scarcity of fuel.27 Oct 20259 Oct 2025'Business is at a standstill' - Mali jihadists' fuel blockade hits the capitalMore than 300 petrol tankers make it to Bamako under military escort a week after pumps run dry.9 Oct 202517 Sep 2025Gunmen kill 22 after shooting at baptism ceremony in Niger - reportsNiger's army has failed to contain the jihadist insurgency, with dozens killed in recent attacks.17 Sep 202510 Sep 2025Jihadists 'summarily executed' 127 people in Niger, says rights group Worshippers have been gunned down in mosques and homes have been torched in escalating violence, Human Rights Watch says.10 Sep 20257 Jul 2025How an al-Qaeda offshoot became one of Africa's deadliest militant groupsJNIM has emerged as the deadliest jihadist group in West Africa as armies struggle to stem the attacks.7 Jul 2025...