How Africa's Sahel became the new epicentre of global jihad (opens original article in a new tab)

The Sahel region has emerged as the new epicenter of global jihadism, with extremist groups expanding their influence, imposing strict rules, and causing widespread fear and displacement. Governments and regional cooperation face significant challenges in containing the threat, which is spreading beyond the Sahel.

• The Sahel region has become the epicenter of global jihadism with extremist groups expanding their influence across borders and into civilian life.
• Extremist groups like IS, Boko Haram, and JNIM have increased attacks, imposed strict rules, and collected taxes, causing displacement and fear.
• Governments and regional cooperation have struggled to contain the jihadist threat, with instability spreading to neighboring countries.