Threat Actor Profile - JNIM
Threat Actor Profile - Jama'at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin
Since its establishment in 2017, Jama'at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM) has risen as the leading al-Qaeda affiliate in the Sahel through its consolidation of Ansar Dine, Katibat Macina, al-Mourabitoun, and Al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM).
Our report examines the group’s ideology, organisational structure, recruitment networks, and regional affiliates, as well as a threat assessment and outlook of JNIM’s capabilities and potential targets. The group operates across Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso, while also conducting attacks in Benin, Togo, and Côte d’Ivoire.