Al-Qaeda

Al-Qaeda-linked militants are rapidly increasing their attacks on the borderlands between Niger, Benin, and Nigeria, turning remote transit corridors into active conflict zones. Their expansion fuels political instability across the region.

Al-Qaeda allied militants are among the groups responsible for the coordinated attacks in Burkina Faso, demonstrating increased operational capacity and coordination. Their actions contribute to the severe insecurity in the region.

Al-Qaeda affiliated groups, particularly Jama at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM), are the primary target of the renewed U.S. intelligence-gathering efforts in Mali. Increased surveillance could hinder their operations and financing through kidnappings.

Al-Qaeda is identified as a global terrorist group attempting to incite violence in India through sleeper cells. The 'PRAHAAR' policy aims to disrupt such activities.

Al-Qaeda-affiliated groups, such as Mahmuda and JNIM, are active in Nigeria and the Sahel region, contributing to the spread of violence.