Terrorism in Africa 2026: Latest Updates

Between August 1 and September 13, 2026, armed groups in Africa shifted towards economic warfare, exemplified by JNIM's fuel blockade in Mali, cutting off 95% of petroleum imports. In Burkina Faso, rivalry between JNIM and Islamic State Sahel Province escalated into open conflict. In the Horn of Africa, al-Shabaab intensified attacks on Kenyan defense forces, while in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Allied Democratic Forces expanded their operational range. Additionally, in Mozambique, ISIS-Mozambique executed a deadly raid on a hunting camp.