Terrorist cell dismantled part of Daech's Sahel strategy to establish a branch in Morocco

The dismantled terrorist cell, last week, was linked to ISIS's Sahel branch, which sought to establish a Moroccan presence. The group of 12 members, aged 18-40, received direct orders from the Sahelian «External Operations Committee» to plan and execute attacks.

ISIS leader in the Sahel behind foiled terror plot in Morocco

Morocco uncovers suspected arms cache linked to dismantled ISIS-linked cell

Morocco foils major ISIS-linked terror plot, arrests 12 suspects across multiple cities

Moroccan authorities dismantled, Wednesday, a terrorist cell linked to ISIS in the Sahel, arresting 12 suspects across multiple cities and seizing explosive materials. The group had planned attacks on security forces, economic sites, and foreign interests with direct support from a senior ISIS leader.

US Joint Chiefs Chairman talks Sahel, Maghreb security with Morocco's Inspector General

Four Moroccan truckers disappear in the Sahel

Sahel : Morocco boosts military alliance with Burkina Faso

Morocco's Sahel strategy : Bourita reveals key success factors

Macron bets on Morocco for France's return to the Sahel

French President Emmanuel Macron addressed Morocco’s Parliament, supporting King Mohammed VI's vision for a stronger Euro-African partnership, with Morocco as a pivotal ally in the Sahel. He emphasized France’s commitment to joint projects in youth development, stability, and economic cooperation across the continent.

Morocco backs Mali’s accusations against Algeria’s role in Sahel and Sahara

Following the Malian Prime Minister’s accusatory speech at the UN about Algeria, Morocco’s permanent representative to the UN supported Bamako’s claims, accusing Algiers of playing a dubious role in the Sahel and Sahara.