UN Office of Counter-Terrorism

Daesh extremists exploit instability in Africa and Syria, UN experts say

The militant group is now using advanced technologies, including AI and social media, which poses a new challenge, experts tell UN Security Council
UN Office of Counter-Terrorism monitors resurgence of activity by the Daesh in the Sahel — in Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger — and in West Africa

By AP · 21 August 2025