Jihadism

The Global Jigsaw. The evolution of the Islamic State Group. Audio, 38 minutes
After a lull in activities, in 2024 IS claimed to be behind several major attacks
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BBC World Service
Available for over a year
Witness History. Boko Haram massacre in Gwoza. Audio, 9 minutes
In 2014, Boko Haram drove into Gwoza in Nigeria and began an assault that killed hundreds
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BBC World Service
Available for over a year
Twenty-three killed in attack on Pakistan army base
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Asia
Posted
12 December 2023
Boys held over German Christmas market attack plot
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Europe
Posted
29 November 2023
Dozens reported dead in river boat attack in Mali
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Africa
Posted
8 September 2023
The Global Jigsaw. A jihadi on a charm offensive. Audio, 29 minutes
The Syrian militant leader wanted by the West, but who wants to be its friend
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BBC World Service
Available for over a year
Who was Ayman al-Zawahiri?
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Middle East
Posted
2 August 2022
Al-Shabab attack on AU soldiers - what we know
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Africa
Posted
4 May 2022
Corsica nationalist dies after jihadist jail attack
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Europe
Posted
22 March 2022
The Explanation. Understanding the rise of Boko Haram. Audio, 18 minutes
How the militant Islamic group took hold in northern Nigeria
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BBC World Service
Available for over a year
France shuts mosque for sermons 'defending jihad'
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Europe
Posted
28 December 2021
Niger declares national mourning after gun attack
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Africa
Posted
5 November 2021
Secrets of an ISIS Smartphone. Video, 46 minutes
The extraordinary story of a phone used by three British men who joined ISIS in Syria.
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BBC Three
Available for 7 months
The Taliban are back – will al-Qaeda follow? Video, 00:04:59
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Asia
Posted
14 September 2021
What went wrong with the 'War on Terror' in Africa? Video, 00:04:51
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Africa
Posted
14 September 2021
Al-Qaeda, the Taliban and the binding pledge
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Asia
Posted
7 September 2021
Burkino Faso: Eighty people reported dead in jihadist attack. Newshour. Audio, 00:03:04
Eighty people are reported to have died in a jihadist attack on a military convoy
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BBC World Service
Posted
20 August 2021
Mozambique attack: Timeline of terror. Video, 00:10:53
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Africa
Posted
1 July 2021
Fewer boots: Radical rethink in fighting insurgencies
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Asia
Posted
20 June 2021
The feared militant behind the Chibok kidnappings
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Africa
Posted
17 June 2021
Critical stage for fight against jihadis in West Africa
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Africa
Posted
4 June 2021
Witness History. Meeting Osama bin Laden. Audio, 9 minutes
One man's story of his journey to talk to the Al-Qaeda leader in 1996
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BBC World Service
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The Inquiry. Is Africa the new power base for the Islamic State group? Audio, 23 minutes
What are the real reasons behind the Islamic State Group’s increased presence in Africa?
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BBC World Service
Available for over a year
Niger has first peaceful transfer of power
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Africa
Posted
2 April 2021