Al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb

Al Qaeda group releases video of Swiss hostage: Monitor

Al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM) released a video of a Swiss nun who had been kidnapped in northern Mali nearly three weeks ago in the first claim of responsibility for the hostage-taking, according to SITE Intelligence Group.

Jan 27, 2016, 07:34 AM IST

Al Qaeda names fighters behind attack on Burkina capital

Al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM) on Monday identified three fighters it says were responsible for attacks in Burkina Faso`s capital Ouagadougou over the weekend that killed 29 people.

Jan 19, 2016, 05:54 AM IST

Al Qaeda names fighters behind attack on Burkina capital

Al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM) on Monday identified three fighters it says were responsible for attacks in Burkina Faso`s capital Ouagadougou over the weekend that killed 29 people.

Jan 19, 2016, 05:54 AM IST

Burkina Faso troops retake hotel from Islamists: Security minister

Security forces ended a siege by al Qaeda fighters at a hotel in Burkina Faso`s capital on Saturday, killing three Islamist gunmen and freeing 126 hostages.

Jan 16, 2016, 15:34 PM IST

Burkina Faso hotel siege over: What we know so far

At least 20 people died and others were taken hostage when Islamist gunmen stormed a hotel in the capital city of Burkina Faso on Friday.

Jan 16, 2016, 09:43 AM IST

Burkina Faso attack: At least 20 dead in siege at hotel, al Qaeda claims responsibility

At least 20 people died and others were taken hostage when Islamist gunmen stormed a hotel in the capital city of Burkina Faso on Friday.

Jan 16, 2016, 06:56 AM IST