IS and Al-Qaeda clash in Sahel: deadliest episode since 2019

On October 9, a clash between Islamic State and Al-Qaeda-affiliated groups in the tri-border area of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger resulted in heavy casualties, potentially the deadliest since the inter-jihadist conflict began in 2019. The incident underscores the intensifying territorial and ideological rivalry, which may further destabilize the region and complicate counterterrorism efforts.

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