AQIM claims killing Malian soldiers near Timbuktu
The ambush near Timbuktu is just the latest al Qaeda attack near the city. Additionally, other attacks by jihadists have occurred further south in the country.
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AQIM attack on UN convoy near Timbuktu kills 6 peacekeepers
The incident in northern Mali comes just days after jihadist attacks in the central and southern portions of the country.
Jihadists again attack in southern Mali
The attack is the second in June to take place near the border with Ivory Coast and the second in two days in the lower half of Mali. These attacks come after the government and the main Tuareg rebels in the north have agreed to a peace deal.
Jihadists attack Malian base near Mauritanian border
The assault comes just days after rebel Tuareg groups signed a peace deal with the Malian government.
French forces kill two al Qaeda leaders in Mali
The special forces raids killed an al Qaeda leader known for kidnapping and murdering Western hostages.
Rocket attack on UN base in Kidal kills 3, injures 12
The rocket barrage has not yet been claimed, but al Qaeda-affiliated groups have launched similar attacks on the UN in the past. This comes one day after a terrorist attack, perpetrated by group loyal to al Qaeda, occurred in Mali’s capital.
Iyad Ag Ghaly reportedly in the Kidal region of Mali
Iyad Ag Ghaly, the reclusive leader of the Malian jihadist group Ansar Dine, is purported to be living freely in the Kidal region of Mali. A journalist for the German publication Der Spiegel met with the jihadist leader and his lieutenants.
Attack in northern Mali wounds 7 UN peacekeepers
An IED blast in the northern Malian town of Kidal has left seven Senegalese peacekeepers from the UN mission wounded. The attack follows a string of operations in central Mali by al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb.
Jihadists in Mali step up attacks, kill 7 soldiers
Despite a French-led counterterrorism operation in Mali and the Sahel, al Qaeda-linked violence continues to be a problem.
Al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb
Terrorists, traffickers forge unholy alliance
Ansar Dine leader resurfaces, urges expulsion of France from Mali
Ansar Dine leader Iyad Ag Ghaly has appeared in a video calling on Muslims to fight back against France and its allies.
Al Qaeda and the threat in North Africa
Testimony to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on al Qaeda’s network in Africa and the threat it poses to the US
Al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb
Mali: RFI Journalists Killed Due to Oil Leak, French Investigator
Al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb
Kidal, a lawless outpost in Mali’s desert north
US adds MUJAO operative to terrorism list
Mohamed Lahbous, a member of the al Qaeda-linked Movement for Unity and Jihad in West Africa, was listed as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist for his involvement in kidnapping, weapons smuggling, and armed attacks in Algeria.
Ansar Dine
Who’s Who in Northern Mali?
US offers rewards for Boko Haram, African al Qaeda leaders
The $7 million reward for Abubakar Shekau, Boko Haram’s emir, puts him in the top echelon of wanted terrorist leaders. Rewards of $5 million are also offered for Mokhtar Belmokhtar and Yahya Abu Hammam.
Al Qaeda
Global impact to Sahel terror
Jihadists launch 3 suicide attacks in Mali
Jihadists have launched 12 suicide bombings and assaults in Mali since the beginning of February.
Chad to withdraw combat forces from Mali
“The Chadian army does not have the skills to fight a shadowy, guerrilla-style war that is taking place in northern Mali,” President Deby said.
Jihadists launch suicide assault on airport in northern Mali
There have been six suicide attacks in Mali since Feb. 9. Last night’s attack in Timbuktu was part of a complex raid against an airport.
US, UN add Ansar Dine to list of terror groups
Ansar Dine received significant “military support” from al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb. In November 2012, Ansar Dine established “an alliance” with AQIM and MUJAO.
Al Qaeda
Mali Islamists warned about Sharia in al-Qaeda ‘manifesto’
Emir of Ansar Dine added to US, UN’s terrorist lists
Iyad ag Ghali, the leader of Ansar Dine, threw in his lot with al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb and the Movement for the Oneness and Jihad in West Africa to take over northern Mali.
Malian jihadists aware of al Qaeda’s advice on avoiding drone attacks
A document found in Mali that was written by an al Qaeda commander in Yemen gives advice on how to avoid US drone attacks.
Mali jihadists launch 5 suicide attacks in 2 weeks
The Movement for Oneness and Jihad in West Africa has claimed credit for three previous suicide attacks. Five people were killed in suicide attacks in Tessalit today.
Mali
Divided Nomads Cloud Mali Mission
First suicide bombing reported in Mali
The bomber killed only himself in an attempted attack on security forces in Gao.
Algeria
Maghreb economies confront terror fallout
Al Qaeda
Timbuktu Training Site Shows Terrorists’ Reach