Islamist militants target gold mining regions in West Africa

Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM), an al-Qaeda-linked group, is targeting gold mining regions in West Africa.

Militants are increasingly attacking roads, communities, and commercial networks within about 10 kilometers (6 miles) of mining concession boundaries.

The campaign aims to disrupt mining operations and exert control over resource-rich areas.