Why jihadists are thriving in West Africa

Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger have experienced a devastating surge in terrorist attacks in recent months. According to the UN, the level of violence at the hands of various jihadist groups, some with links to international terrorist organizations like the Islamic State and Al-Qaeda, is “unprecedented.“ We explain how these groups came to thrive in West Africa. For more info, please go to Subscribe to Global News Channel HERE: Like Global News on Facebook HERE: Follow Global News on Twitter HERE: Follow Global News on Instagram HERE: #GlobalNews #WestAfrica #Terrorism