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It’s worth noting that the only militant group in the Sahel that has environmental policies to combat the targeting of endangered species is the Islamic State, which has outlawed such killings.

The Islamic State also started a plastic-waste reduction campaign while in Syria and Iraq, and they apparently continue it in their Sahel and West Africa Provinces.

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On August 6, 2026, the Islamic State West Africa Province ambushed a Nigerian army patrol on the road between Bitta and Yamtage in Borno State, killing 4 Nigerian soldiers and destroying 3 vehicles.

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The Burkinabé army repelled an attack on the town of Dédougou, the capital of the Bankui Region. Based on the number of motorbikes captured, JNIM must have suffered heavy casualties.

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18 vehicles were burned as a result of the attack.

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FLA has released 82 Malian soldiers captured in clashes with the Malian army and their allies between 2023 and 2026. Reports also indicate that FLA Commander Enknan Ak Al-Tahir has been freed.

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American pilot and missionary Kevin Ridout has been released after being in captivity for more than a year in the hands of the Islamic State Sahel Province.

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In late July 2026, JAS, also known as Boko Haram, attacked Islamic State West Africa Province positions in Tumbun Allura and Mangare.

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In early August 2026, the Islamic State West Africa Province captured the major JAS (also known as Boko Haram) stronghold of Gazuwa, leaving the Gazuwa faction of JAS without its namesake headquarters.

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After capturing Gazuwa, the Islamic State West Africa Province attacked and burned down the JAS camp at Bula Murge, killing 7 high-ranking JAS commanders and forcing JAS to relocate their families to the nearby village of Bula Daloye.

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The Red Cross has arrived in Kidal, a town controlled by the JNIM/FLA coalition, to provide medical assistance to 6 captive members of the Malian army.

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At least 18 civilians were killed in an RSF attack on Umm Arda in North Kordofan yesterday, while hundreds of families were displaced toward Al Abyad, according to North Kordofan authorities.

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On July 15, 2026, the Patriotic Movement for Liberty and Justice (MPLJ) carried out two attacks on Nigerien military positions in Séguédine, Agadez Region.