Abidjan, Nov 17, 2025 (AFP) - Iyad Ag Ghaly: nomad who became Sahel's top jihadist leader

NAMPA / AFP

2025-11-17

Former Tuareg rebel and Malian diplomat Iyad Ag Ghaly has steered Al Qaeda's Sahel branch JNIM since 2017, spreading its tentacles in the region and far beyond to Gulf countries. Previously known for his taste for Marlboro cigarettes as well as his closeness to Tinariwen musicians, according to the Wall Street Journal, he is now the most wanted man isn the Sahel, subject to UN sanctions, listed as a "terrorist" by the United States, and facing a......

Restricted content

Law & Politics

Abuja, Nov 17, 2025 (AFP) - Nigeria discussing security with US after Trump threats

2025-11-17 22:00:28

Santiago, Chile, Nov 17, 2025 (AFP) - Chile candidate Jara attacks far-right rival Kast as 'authoritarian'

2025-11-17 22:00:28

Jerusalem, Nov 17, 2025 (AFP) - Netanyahu slams 'extremist' Israeli West Bank settlers

2025-11-17 22:00:28

Jerusalem, Nov 17, 2025 (AFP) - Netanyahu slams violence by 'extremists' among Israeli West Bank settlers

2025-11-17 21:30:23

Geneva, Nov 17, 2025 (AFP) - ILO wracked by 'unprecedented' crisis: director-general

2025-11-17 21:00:27

Prague, Nov 17, 2025 (AFP) - Czech, Slovak protesters slam leaders on Velvet Revolution anniversary

2025-11-17 21:00:27

Port-au-Prince, Nov 17, 2025 (AFP) - Haiti capital on edge after gang leader issues threat

2025-11-17 20:30:44

The Hague, Nov 17, 2025 (AFP) - ICC requests life term for Sudan 'axe murderer' militia chief

2025-11-17 20:30:44

Belgrade, Nov 17, 2025 (AFP) - Grieving Serbian mother ends hunger strike but vows to fight on

2025-11-17 20:30:43

Mika, Poland, Nov 17, 2025 (AFP) - Poland suspects 'foreign intelligence services' for rail sabotage

2025-11-17 20:30:43

Latest NAMPA photos

WALVIS BAY, 14 November 2025 - (l-r) Erongo Governor Natalia |Goagoses, Angra Port Project Manager Martijn Coopman, Namport, Risk Management Executive Stefanus Gariseb and European Ambassador to Namibia Beatrice Martins photographed at the signing of a service agreement between the EU, Port Rotterdam and the Angra Port in Luderitz. (Photo contributed)

NAMPA

TOKYO, 17 November 2025 - Namibian sprinter Sheila Haihambo pictured after crossing the finish line in the 100m sprint at the Komazawa Olympic Park General Sports Ground Athletic Field in Tokyo during the 400m heats at the 2025 Deaflympic Games. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

NAMPA

TOKYO , 17 November 2025 - Namibian sprinter Sheila Haihambo pictured after crossing the finish line in the 100m sprint at the Komazawa Olympic Park General Sports Ground Athletic Field in Tokyo during the 400m heats at the 2025 Deaflympic Games . (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

NAMPA

TOKYO, 17 November 2025 - Namibian sprinter with a hearing impairment Elifas Nghikevali leaving the starting blocks at the Komazawa Olympic Park General Sports Ground Athletic Field in Tokyo, Japan during the 400m heats at the 2025 Deaflympic Games. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

NAMPA

KATIMA MULILO, 11 November 2025 - Head of Public Relations at the Katima Mulilo Town Council, Chrispin Muyoba. (Photo by: Michael Mutonga Liswaniso) NAMPA

NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 16 November 2025 - NFA President Robert Shimooshili (L) and Interim Secretary General Casius Moetie (R) at the 34 NFA Ordinary congress in Windhoek (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA

NAMPA