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Recent attacks in Niger and Mali highlight rising militant activity. In Niger, an ambush targeted a military patrol in Tillabéri, linked to Islamic State affiliates. Mali faces a fuel blockade by JNIM, disrupting imports and regional stability. These events reflect growing insurgency in the Sahel region.
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Jihadist groups in Mali have intensified fuel blockades, disrupting medical services, economy, and security. Western nations advise citizens to leave as the government struggles to contain armed groups and maintain stability five years after a military coup.
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Mali faces escalating insecurity as jihadist groups, notably JNIM, intensify attacks, impose fuel blockades, and cause regional refugee flows. Despite government claims of mitigation, insurgents expand into neighboring Ivory Coast, worsening economic and humanitarian conditions amid regional instability.
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The UN Security Council has called for urgent regional action to combat rising terrorism in West Africa and the Sahel, highlighting expanding terrorist networks, increasing violence, and underfunded humanitarian efforts. Leaders emphasize the need for cooperation, trust, and sustained international support to address root causes and regional instability. Date: Fri, 21 Nov 2025.