The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/al-qaeda-in-the-islamic-maghreb/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Fri, 25 Sep 2026 10:39:30 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/al-qaeda-in-the-islamic-maghreb/ 32 32 Netanyahu said seeking state visit to Morocco ahead of elections https://www.timesofisrael.com/netanyahu-seeking-state-visit-to-morocco-ahead-of-elections-report/ Thu, 24 Jan 2019 23:18:55 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com?p=2005616&preview=true&preview_id=2005616 Rabat reportedly sees warming up to Israel as pathway to Trump support for its claim on Western Sahara territory

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]]> After Chad ties restored, Israel set to host Mali’s PM in coming weeks https://www.timesofisrael.com/after-chad-ties-restored-israel-set-to-host-malis-pm-in-coming-weeks/ Mon, 21 Jan 2019 18:40:00 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com?p=2003095&preview=true&preview_id=2003095 Upon his return from N’Djamena, Netanyahu said to be gearing up to normalize ties with another Muslim-majority country in Africa

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]]> Jihadists in Mali kill 10 peacekeepers ‘in reaction’ to Netanyahu visit to Chad https://www.timesofisrael.com/jihadists-in-mali-kill-10-peacekeepers-over-netanyahu-visit-to-chad/ Mon, 21 Jan 2019 03:31:05 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2002534 Al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb claims responsibility for attack on UN camp hours after Israeli PM visits Africa to re-establish ties with N’Djamena

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]]> At least 28 killed in attacks on French embassy, military HQ in Burkina Faso https://www.timesofisrael.com/attacks-target-french-embassy-military-hq-in-burkina-faso/ Fri, 02 Mar 2018 13:12:31 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1802112 Five men open fire on passersby in capital before heading to city center amid ongoing battle against al-Qaeda-affiliated jihadists

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]]> French strike likely killed arch-jihadist Belmokhtar: US official https://www.timesofisrael.com/french-strike-likely-killed-arch-jihadist-belmokhtar-us-official/ Mon, 28 Nov 2016 19:04:41 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1509443 American intelligence aided targeting of former Al-Qaeda leader behind deadly 2013 and 2016 African attacks

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]]> Mali arrests suspected mastermind of hotel terror attack https://www.timesofisrael.com/mali-arrests-suspected-mastermind-of-hotel-terror-attack/ Fri, 22 Apr 2016 13:45:28 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1380450 Security sources say suspect was planning to stage an attack on western targets this weekend in capital Bamako

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]]> Al-Qaeda claims deadly Ivory Coast attack https://www.timesofisrael.com/al-qaeda-claims-deadly-ivory-coast-attack-monitor/ Sun, 13 Mar 2016 21:20:17 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1357246 Gunmen kill at least 16 people in assault on Grand-Bassam resort near city of Abidjan

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]]> One American dead in Burkina jihadist attack https://www.timesofisrael.com/one-american-dead-in-burkina-jihadist-attack/ Sun, 17 Jan 2016 03:59:55 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1322476 Charity worker Michael James Riddering was among the 29 killed in al-Qaeda-linked assault in Ouagadougou

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]]> Six Canadians killed in Burkina Faso attacks https://www.timesofisrael.com/six-canadians-killed-in-burkina-faso-attacks/ Sun, 17 Jan 2016 01:51:09 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1322453 At least 29, many of them foreigners, killed in jihadist assault Saturday on Ouagadougou hotel and restaurant

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]]> Burkina siege over with at least 23 dead from 18 nations https://www.timesofisrael.com/burkina-siege-ends-with-at-least-23-dead-from-18-nations/ Sat, 16 Jan 2016 11:30:22 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1322187 126 people freed when security forces end jihadist assault, retake hotel and adjacent cafe popular with Westerners, UN personnel

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]]> Burkina Faso hotel siege ends as troops storm site; 20 dead https://www.timesofisrael.com/burkina-faso-hotel-siege-ends-as-troops-storm-site/ Sat, 16 Jan 2016 08:49:53 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com?p=1322166&preview_id=1322166 Minister says 126 people freed, 3 jihadi gunmen killed after operation by local and French forces

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]]> Local, French troops battle al-Qaeda in Burkina Faso hotel siege https://www.timesofisrael.com/local-french-troops-battle-al-qaeda-in-burkina-faso-hotel-siege/ Sat, 16 Jan 2016 07:10:46 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1322147 At least 10 bodies recovered from adjacent cafe, while officials say 20 confirmed dead; Hollande slams 'cowardly' attack

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]]> Security forces raid besieged Burkina Faso hotel https://www.timesofisrael.com/security-forces-raid-besieged-burkina-faso-hotel/ Sat, 16 Jan 2016 04:44:29 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1322131 Jihadist gunmen hold hostages after main attack leaves at least 20 dead and 15 injured in Ouagadougou

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]]> At least 20 dead as Al-Qaeda gunmen attack Burkina Faso hotel https://www.timesofisrael.com/gunmen-assault-hotel-in-burkina-fasos-capital/ Fri, 15 Jan 2016 22:54:43 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1322099 Armed men storm Ouagadougou hotel popular with Westerners; France calls incident a 'terrorist attack'

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]]> Al-Qaeda threatens Saudi over jihadists’ executions https://www.timesofisrael.com/al-qaeda-threatens-saudi-over-jihadists-executions/ Mon, 11 Jan 2016 16:09:51 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1319398 Regional branch of Islamist group vows to 'avenge the pure blood of their brothers' in response to Riyadh anti-terror measure

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