Mali

In the first stages of a ground offensive, French special forces engaged in combat with Islamist fighters in Diabaly. Jihadists cut telephone lines in Gao. Konna has not been recaptured. France estimates it is facing about 1,300 jihadist fighters based in the north. The MNLA said it was against al Qaeda and terrorism but would not fight alongside the French.

Iraq

Islamic state

Syria

Aqap

Al shabaab

Boko Haram

Isis