Terrorism

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  Terrorism

  2026-05-26

  Extremists’ authoritarian ideology clashes with Islamic traditions, experts say

  Analysts say al-Qaeda reflects modern authoritarian politics more than Islamic historical traditions rooted in coexistence, diversity, and social welfare.

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  Terrorism

  2026-05-20

  Terror group turns to propaganda after battlefield failures

  Al-Qaeda is increasingly relying on propaganda, covert networking and psychological warfare as persistent leadership crises and organizational failures continue weakening its military capabilities.

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  Terrorism

  2026-05-12

  Terror groups expand cyber recruitment to wage digital war

  Extremist networks increasingly exploit cyberspace to recruit skilled individuals, expanding threats beyond battlefields into global digital environments.

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  Terrorism

  2026-05-07

  Terror fails to divide Herat’s communities amid extremist attacks

  Sunni and Shia communities in Herat reaffirm unity after a deadly attack in Injil district, rejecting efforts by extremists to fuel sectarian division.

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  Terrorism

  2026-04-03

  Mali's top Imam urges regional fix for Sahel jihadist crisis

  Mali’s influential Imam Mahmoud Dicko called for coordinated regional action to end al-Qaeda violence in the Saleh region of Africa.

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  Terrorism

  2026-03-22

  Afghans warn African nations against falling for terrorists' deception

  Afghans who endured decades of al-Qaeda violence urge people in Africa’s Sahel region not to be misled by the terrorist group's false promises.

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  Terrorism

  2026-03-12

  Extremist group continues to disregard civilian lives in Africa

  Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin prioritizes territorial control and ideology over human safety, leaving civilians across Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger exposed to violence.

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  Terrorism

  2026-03-07

  Scholars reject extremist group's claim to Islam, condemn violence, distortion of faith

  Religious scholars across the Islamic world say al-Qaeda distorts Islamic teachings, lacks religious legitimacy, and fuels violence that harms Muslims globally.

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  Terrorism

  2026-02-20

  Sahel-based extremists economically exploit social divisions to expand reach

  Al-Qaeda-linked militant group JNIM is exploiting poverty, ethnic tensions, and weak governance, transforming local grievances into a powerful engine for recruitment, control, and profit.

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  Terrorism

  2026-02-18

  Extremist exploitation of social media fuels violence, recruitment

  Terrorist groups increasingly exploit digital platforms to radicalize youth, expand influence, and finance operations, prompting renewed calls for coordinated international counterterrorism responses.