At Least 35 Killed in Jihadist Roadside Bomb AttackSeptember 6, 2022 — 09/06/2022 Burkina Faso (International Christian Concern) - ICC has previously reported on the rise of jihadism in Burkina Faso, which has led to increased violent attacks by Islamic extremists. Many...
11 Soldiers Killed by Jihadists in Burkina Faso May 20, 2022 — 05/20/2022 Burkina Faso ((International Christian Concern) – Jihadi militants attacked a military base in Burkina Faso on Thursday, May 18, which killed 11 soldiers and injured approximately two dozen. The...
East African Terrorist Group Celebrates Crimes in New VideoMay 12, 2022 — 05/12/2022 Somalia (International Christian Concern) – Al Shabaab, al Qaeda’s branch in East Africa, recently released a video highlighting attacks conducted by the group in Mogadishu, the capital of Somalia. ...
Niger Attempts Peace Talks with Jihadists Following Attack March 24, 2022 — 03/24/2022 Niger (International Christian Concern) – Following the most recent jihadist attack on Thursday, March 17, that killed 21 people, the government of Niger has decided to continue attempting peace...
Niger Attempts Peace Talks with Jihadists Following Attack March 24, 2022 — 03/24/2022 Niger (International Christian Concern) – Following the most recent jihadist attack on Thursday, March 17, that killed 21 people, the government of Niger has decided to continue attempting peace...
10 Killed in Burkina Faso Amidst Jihadist UprisingJanuary 17, 2022 — 01/17/2022 Burkina Faso (International Christian Concern) – At least 10 civilians were killed in Burkina Faso on Saturday during an attack suspected to have been perpetrated by jihadists. “Unidentified armed...
West Africa, Sahel Listed as 2022 Persecution HotspotsJanuary 6, 2022 — 01/06/2022 Africa (International Christian Concern) – Release International has recently named West Africa as a potential hotspot for Christian Persecution in 2022. In December, the Christian watchdog group released its...
Suspected Jihadists Kill Six in NigerDecember 28, 2021 — 12/28/2021 Niger (International Christian Concern) – At least six people were killed last week by suspected jihadists in Niger, authorities said on Friday. "Six people, including a policeman, two customs officers and...
Over 32 Killed as Jihadi Violence Escalates in Burkina FasoNovember 16, 2021 — 11/16/2021 Burkina Faso (International Christian Concern) –At least 28 officers and four civilians were killed over the weekend in northern Burkina Faso, the government said on Monday. Burkina Faso's Communications Minister...
Niger: Released Priest Reveals Details of Kidnapping OrdealAugust 14, 2021 — ICC Note: A jihadist uprising has plagued Africa’s Sahel region since 2015. Civilians are subject to grave acts of violence and human rights violations at the hands of extremist groups,...
“Wildfire of Terrorism” Sweeping Across AfricaJune 22, 2021 — 06/22/2021 Africa (International Christian Concern) – According to the Washington Times, a top U.S. general issued a warning this weekend regarding the “wildfire of terrorism” that’s sweeping across the African continent....
“Many are afraid to sleep at night” Amidst Jihadist Uprising in Burkina FasoJune 16, 2021 — 06/16/2021 Burkina Faso (International Christian Concern) – Earlier this month, an estimated 160 civilians were killed by jihadists during the deadliest attack in Burkina Faso’s recent history. Over a period...
How Two Young Women Survived Extremism in Burkina FasoApril 21, 2020 — 04/21/2020 Burkina Faso (International Christian Concern) – Al-Jazeera has released an article from an interview that they did with a young woman whose family had been part of a kidnapping...
Civilian Deaths due to Conflict Rise in Burkina Faso by 650%March 4, 2020 — 03/04/2020 Burkina Faso (International Christian Concern) – According to statistics released by the Armed Conflict Location and Event Database (ACLED), Burkina Faso has seen a rise of 650 percent in...
Islamic State Claims Strike in MaliDecember 4, 2019 — 12/04/2019 Mali (International Christian Concern) – The Islamic State has claimed responsibility for an attack that occurred on November 20 in Mali that killed 30 soldiers. The Islamic State has...
Burkina Faso Enters State of Emergency after Islamic Militant AmbushJanuary 3, 2019 — 01/03/2019 Burkina Faso (International Christian Concern) – Burkina Faso has entered into a State of Emergency. President Roch Marc Christian Kabore declared the State of Emergency on December 31st for...
