Conflict● HighSep 16 · Sep 16, 2026, 6:00 AM
Al-Qaida and IS-linked violence in Africa’s Sahel belt set to hit record levels this year
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from Guardian World · Sub-Saharan Africa
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