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Citizens in Niger head to the polls to elect their President in their first democratic power transfer since the country's independence from France. The election comes amidst a growing Islamist insurgency as Mohamed Bazoum is the favourite to succeed incumbent Mahamadou Issoufou, who is stepping down after serving two five-year terms.
2020-12-27

Four Malian soldiers are killed in an attack in Alatona, by suspected Islamist militants.
2020-09-10

Across Denmark, police arrest twenty Islamists who were planning attacks. Bomb materials were found in some of the houses during the raids.
2019-12-11

Rami Abdul Rahman says clashes in Idlib between Islamists and the Syrian Arab Army kill around 70. Around 36 Syrian soldiers were killed in the two day clash.
2019-12-1

The Libyan National Army declares full control of Benghazi, the country's second largest city, after retaking the last district held by Islamist militants.
2017-12-28

The death toll surpasses 200 from fighting between loyalist troops and Islamist militias in Benghazi since an offensive launched by Khalifa Hifter began two weeks ago. [http:--abcnews.go.com-International-wireStory-210-killed-fighting-libyas-benghazi-26638673 (AP via ABC News)]date=August 2019
2014-11-2

Intense fighting in Benghazi between the Libyan Army and local Islamist militias leaves 38 dead, mostly soldiers.
2014-07-27

Islamist militia renew their attack on Tripoli International Airport.
2014-07-20

The Libyan National Army fights with rebels occupying oil ports near Benghazi.
2014-03-22

Libyan police found the bodies of seven Egyptian Christians shot dead execution-style on a beach near the city of Benghazi.
2014-02-24